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 Location: Plano, TX
Registered: 08 August 2007
Posts: 7
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My friends say I'm crazy for wanting to do this but here we go...
When i get out of high school and finish my AIT...I want to go over seas for a tour of duty in Iraq. I am going into the National Guard more likely than not. My question is, would I be able to request to go over seas and pick a unit or will they send me whenever it is convinient? Thanks guys. -Aegis The only way for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing, that's where the US Army comes in. |
 Registered: 24 January 2005
Posts: 3424
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hmmm, ever think your friends MIGHT be right for a change?
Ask yourself this question: the United States military operates the best all terrain vehicles in the world, yet why do they insist on driving only on roads over in Iraq? Read the news on IED's and thier impact on US troops. Where are these IED's all planted? SEMPER FI The Gunny PROUD TO BE AN INFIDEL Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don’t. “The Meek shall inherit the earth….after I’m through with it.” A pessimist's blood type is always b-negative |
"Curmudgeon" Location: Washtenaw County, Michigan
Registered: 21 January 2005
Posts: 1923
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I have been wondering that myself Gunny.
Aegis, you can do as you please but are responsible for the results. "It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it" DOUGLAS MacARTHUR, 1952 |
 Location: Where America's day begins.
Registered: 08 March 2005
Posts: 1003
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Aegis,
wikipedia has some intel on the Fighting 36th. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_36th_Infantry_Division The 36th is not expected to complete its reorgination until 2012...so you have time to make rank and fill a good slot. If you want to be deployed try the Combat Aviation Brigade. Here's a link to their homepage: http://www.agd.state.tx.us/36id/36iddev/ The 36th has troops everywhere so be careful what you wish for...you'll probably get your wish...  My Grandfather served in the 36th back in WW1. |
 Registered: 23 April 2007
Posts: 182
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Why not go to a community college or state college first? Then if you don't like it, then join the military.
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Location: Where America's day begins.
Registered: 08 March 2005
Posts: 1003
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and the 'French' gassed his outfit... |
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Registered: 19 February 2006
Posts: 1286
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Sounds like you have already joined the military but if you are delayed enlistment you can still get out. If you finish AIT then everything else is moot, they own you (unless you fight them) they will probably eventually nonvoulenteer deploy you.
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Registered: 24 January 2005
Posts: 3424
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he's in high school or didn't you take the time to read his post before you spouted off with your party line? Hows that email homorable discharge coming anyway? Any progress towrds becoming a respectable citizen again?
SEMPER FI The Gunny PROUD TO BE AN INFIDEL Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don’t. “The Meek shall inherit the earth….after I’m through with it.” A pessimist's blood type is always b-negative |
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Registered: 19 February 2006
Posts: 1286
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I havent heard anything back so im not to worried about it, my term of service ends end of 2010 anyways so I will check back summer of 2010 and see how the process is comming along. Im getting my PE licence in 09 so im not going to concern myself with it in 09 of course I will probably be starting a PhD after that but I may eventually need a security clearance to work at los alamos or where ever and with the depletion of capable people to do anything highly technical in this nation the DOE would probably pressure the DOD to "straighten it out" since I was never officially AWOL because I was given premission to leave. I have witnessed alot of red tap go away when this nation is desperate for people who know how to do something. They are not going to let a PE PhD physisict get bogged down in the security clearance process unless theres a good reason.
Anyway to the OP if your not in dont join, wait until the military gets there crap together and go from there. |
 Registered: 06 September 2006
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 Registered: 22 October 2007
Posts: 35
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Good suggestion. Thats what my son did and now he is enlisting in the CG. |
 Location: Germany
Registered: 14 February 2006
Posts: 299
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This also another ridiculous thought that our colleges and universities in the United States ACTUALLY provide an education. Its college! Never understimate the power of stupid people in large groups. If rppearso is indicative of the level of competence and education of our engineers, its no wonder bridges collapse and kill people.
I'd venture to say the military has its "crap together." Hell, we've been doing it for near 257 plus years, and quite successfully in the grand scheme of things. Aufklarer hit it on the head...a nice hot cup of it. "Brave Rifles! Veterans! You have been baptized in Fire and Blood, and come out Steel!" |
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Registered: 19 February 2006
Posts: 1286
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Wow and the hype continues. Let me guess military "engineers" do it right because they had 14 weeks (or what ever it is) of AIT so they are the true engineers. That is some dilusional thinking there, some people live in la la land and that is where they are comfortable.
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Registered: 02 August 2007
Posts: 28
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rppearso and his lala land aside, i would have to suggest that if you have an opportunity to go to college that you take it. Take the time, put in the effort, get stronger, get smarter and then go into the guard. In the end it could help to make you a more effective and levelheaded soldier. As well as giving you time to prepare yourself for what the military is going to be like.Thats the route i'm taking and its going great so far.
However college isn't for everyone so it's really up to you assess what it is you want and how it will affect your life both now and in the future. Ask yourself wether your going to make the military a career or wether you are planning to get out after a certain ammount of time. Wether you are planning to start a family while in the military and if so how you plan to provide for them. These question may seem a bit pre-mature but its important to think of the future when you are making such a big decision. History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid |
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"Curmudgeon" Location: Washtenaw County, Michigan
Registered: 21 January 2005
Posts: 1923
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Good advice.
"It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it" DOUGLAS MacARTHUR, 1952 |
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