Well, if my kids who are still in are any indication: that won't be for long. Making a career out of the military turned into set oneself up to serve out this re-up and get out. Younger siblings are getting advised to get in short term, get that free education, and get out quick -- don't even think of the promotion boards.
That's 100% true. I did 8 years, got out in the midst of Obama's bullshit. You are 100% better off using the GI Bill to get the education to get into a powerhouse career than sitting out 20 years just so your body is fucked, you're too old to get into a new career and you're making 50% of your enlisted man's pay for the rest of your life. Retirement ain't worth it compared to getting out and using the benefits while you're young, not with the bullshit the military will put you through.
It's unfortunate for one of my children because they do well in a military environment (even during Obama's bullshit). However, this is that bullshit on steroids -- sometimes you have to know when to walk away. Unfortunately, they re-upped three years ago *this is why no one should try to predict the future, so one more to go.
Thank God for those that are still in the Army that do not buy into all this BS.
It terrifies me that we will end up with an army that is incapable of defending America.
Incapable, unwilling and complicit in the destroying of America.
Oh they'll defend America alright...from "white supremacists."
Just as soon as they find one.
....or manufacture one.
That is the one strategy that will work on the U.S.
Well, if my kids who are still in are any indication: that won't be for long. Making a career out of the military turned into set oneself up to serve out this re-up and get out. Younger siblings are getting advised to get in short term, get that free education, and get out quick -- don't even think of the promotion boards.
That's 100% true. I did 8 years, got out in the midst of Obama's bullshit. You are 100% better off using the GI Bill to get the education to get into a powerhouse career than sitting out 20 years just so your body is fucked, you're too old to get into a new career and you're making 50% of your enlisted man's pay for the rest of your life. Retirement ain't worth it compared to getting out and using the benefits while you're young, not with the bullshit the military will put you through.
It's unfortunate for one of my children because they do well in a military environment (even during Obama's bullshit). However, this is that bullshit on steroids -- sometimes you have to know when to walk away. Unfortunately, they re-upped three years ago *this is why no one should try to predict the future, so one more to go.
I did good in the Army, but I do even better as an engineer with that experience behind me. I'm sure your kids have good heads on their shoulders!
Precisely. It is a cesspool of corruption.