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May 08, 2007, 04:21:23 PM

Today I was pulled out of class to go to the office. Nothing out of the oridnary as I normaly get called down for tardys or wandering the halls. I get put in the office and 2 National Guard guys come in. I think i bit the big one, and pissed off the higher ups. Turns out they want ME of all people to go to collage and to be a full time MP in the local area. I would be an MP and live on base and everhting. I go to collage, get paid for it, and get a future I can be proud of. BUT I have to be away from home for a long time for the training and assorted stuff. Then there is a base about an hour from me where I *should* be.

All this aisde, has anyone else done this? Or does this seem like a good idea. I graduate in 14 schoool days and have NO clue what I wana do after. This just umped out at me and I seem to like it.

Oh yeah, I get a signing bonus of $5k when I finish basic, $2.5k when my 6 months is up, and I can have the Fila at the base.

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Reply #1 – May 08, 2007, 04:28:51 PM

There's good and bad. It depends on how/whether you can handle it. For instance, a friend of mine is a cop and he's in the NJ National Guard for extra bucks, but two years ago he got sent to Germany for 18 months to fill in for people who went to Iraq. That's hard when you've just had your second kid.

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Reply #2 – May 08, 2007, 04:32:09 PM

GF supports me. I'm 18, no drugs, no drinking, no prior cop record in good shape. They said it's perfect for me. I'll do what needs to be done. I fi get shipped off I think of it as seing the world

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Reply #3 – May 08, 2007, 05:26:32 PM

As long as your open to the idea of being deployed then you should do fine. I've got about a week left after 12 years of service before I'm out. I could have reenlisted but after 2 tours to Kuwait, 1 in Korea, and 3 times in Iraq, I was tired of missing out on watching my little girl grow up. The service was great but family had to come first now since the rotation here at Ft. Hood is pretty much 1 year deployed and a little over a year at home. Even the national guard guys aren't safe anymore. I have talked to many of em while deployed who thought that they would stay stateside but didn't. Not trying to scare you out or anything but just giving you some real life info.

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Reply #4 – May 08, 2007, 05:33:36 PM

Go Air Force... You'd like that better.

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Reply #5 – May 08, 2007, 05:35:35 PM

Its really your call, but I have a nephew who joined the NG, got his bonus,got a nice check every month,free education and a year and a half later,they sent him to Iraq. It put his life on hold for awhile but it did straten his butt out.

I have to say though,anyone who would join now or anytime after this silly war started, I think the world of them.

good luck with your decision !!!!!!

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Reply #6 – May 08, 2007, 05:42:54 PM

I'm seriously considering joining the Air Force. Been thinking about it for a long time now. I'm not liking my job and how things are going at the moment.

It may be good for you Mike.

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Reply #7 – May 08, 2007, 06:49:42 PM

This thread makes me laugh.

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Reply #8 – May 08, 2007, 07:33:39 PM

I consider anyone entering the military to be the only people worthy of the title "Citizen". It shows they are willing to take a personal responsibility for the safety and well being of our country.

I did a 4 year stint in the Navy and while I didn't enjoy all of it, I have no regrets and am proud to have served.

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Reply #9 – May 08, 2007, 09:17:27 PM

Going and getting deployed doesn't scare me. It's peobaly going to be good for me, strighten me out for sure, good paycheck ( better then none), and free education. Odds are I'll either go NG or Army.

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Reply #10 – May 08, 2007, 10:00:09 PM

kiss the car hobby good by.

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Reply #11 – May 08, 2007, 10:01:39 PM

MP?As in "Military Police"?Military is a very good thing.I was 5 years Air Force,.They paid for my college.I loved it.There were down sides as well.Basic Training sucks.Don't ever think you are THE man in basics.the drill instructers will shut you down FAST,and don't ever think they can't.Basics is the hardest part,after that,it's a lot better,and,it'll do a lot for you.If you need to hold on to Momma's skirt,military isn't for you.I have never had a regret of joining.I wanted to serve my country,and I'm proud I did.It can make a man of you.Teach you responsibility,and how to take car of your self,instead of depending on Mom and Dad (not saying you do,just speaking in general).These days,kids live at home until they're 20 or 25.What the ????Once high school is over,it's time to make a living,join the military,or go to college.Think about it long and hard,once you sign your name and take the oath,you belong to Uncle Sam.It can really make someone out of you.

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Reply #12 – May 08, 2007, 10:05:45 PM

Thanks Vinnie. That just about sealed my fate. I'll give the guys a call tomorow and see where I can take my life. If I'm gone, anyone wana take care of the Fila for me

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Reply #13 – May 09, 2007, 12:14:10 AM

When your living on base you can work on the Fila, they have tools and stuff to do it. I have a friend in the Marines, and I seriously considered joining, a recruiter told me I might not be able to enlist even if I wanted to. I have asthma. I could have made some real big cash and had college paid for, I should have done it, and Marines Basic is BRUTAL. My friend just left for a 7 month tour in Iraq I talked to him last night, he is attached to base now. He is a radio operator and an electrician. 19 years old. Man life is too short.

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Reply #14 – May 09, 2007, 12:42:45 AM

the States must pay there military better then Canada does. The pay over here sucked ass! That is why I got out, couldn't afford NOTHING on that wage.