I joined the United States Navy in the spring of 2000 and served an enlistment of four years. The first piece of advice I would like to impart on anyone reading this considering joining is know what you are getting into. A great many people in my opinion fall into the belief that joining the ...
I always get asked, “What is it really like being in the military?” Things have changed in the military since I was on active duty in the United States Air Force. For one thing, we are at war; it is a different kind of war when innocent civilians and service members are targeted by terrorists ...
Seniors are nearing the end of their high school days. Military recruiters salivate at this thought, since this is when they make the most money. Our kids see them in the lunch rooms with their brochures scattered over one of the tables. They are there in full dress blues, whites, beiges, and blacks trying to ...
I joined the military because I had to. Every German male over 18 years of age will be conscripted for at least 9 months. The only way out is by not passing the medical or psychological screening; conscientous objectors will have to perform a civilian service for 9 months. If you read this very article, ...
War films do not motivate young men and boys to join the United States military. Yes, the films make the life of a soldier seem grand and glorious, as well as depict the soldiers as brave, honorable, and unbreakable, but if the media did not create movies in this way, no one would pay money ...
Purpose Many American men and women join the armed forces to find purpose in life. Some may not have specific objectives or goals that they want to achieve. Others may join because they seek help in figuring out what their talents are. Many of the men and women are able to acquire useful skills while ...
Without the military, the United States would not be a free country today. We have people who fight for our rights and die everyday for the sake of their country. Some people choose to go into the military for great reasons while others, choose to go to just explore the world. Whatever reason that you ...
