I'm thinking about joining the Army. - The Orange Mane

Los Broncos · 11-27-2007, 06:10 PM

Things aren't working out for me here and i need work.

I called and talked to them, going down to take a practice test on Thursday.

Any thoughts, comments?

Bronx33 · 11-27-2007, 07:36 PM

join the marines they eat army guys for breakfast

cutthemdown · 11-27-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

Things aren't working out for me here and i need work.

I called and talked to them, going down to take a practice test on Thursday.

Any thoughts, comments?

Maybe not a bad time to join because they give huge bonuses. By the time you get trained it will be close to a new President so maybe not as many deployments etc. Violence in Iraq is down also.

I'd give it serious thought though Lynchmob. You could have to kill or be killed. Worst you could be maimed or mentally disabled upon return.

I do think there is a huge movement to take better care of soldiers though so the climate may be good to join up. Make sure you get the bonus though otherwise I would wait.

TailgateNut · 11-27-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

Maybe not a bad time to join because they give huge bonuses. By the time you get trained it will be close to a new President so maybe not as many deployments etc. Violence in Iraq is down also.

I'd give it serious thought though Lynchmob. You could have to kill or be killed. Worst you could be maimed or mentally disabled upon return.

I do think there is a huge movement to take better care of soldiers though so the climate may be good to join up. Make sure you get the bonus though otherwise I would wait.

I would beat my son senseless if he even uttered the word "join" while Bush is in control of this country!

Just my 5 cents!

Bronx33 · 11-27-2007, 08:18 PM

If you do join learn something like electronics ect ect something anything but do not join the infantry, sure you get all the chicks but you can't put i can kill seven differents ways and stomp a mudhole in you on a resume.

Los Broncos · 11-27-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

If you do join learn something like electronics ect ect something anything but do not join the infantry, sure you get all the chicks but you can't put i can kill seven differents ways and stomp a mudhole in you on a resume.

I have a lot of electronic and computer experience, just looking for a way to get to another level and make a career out of it.

Not looking to join to get more chicks, that will come with time.

I need to do something about my career before its to late.

Los Broncos · 11-27-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

join the marines they eat army guys for breakfast

I'm pretty sure i can make in the Marines.

But a friend of mine (who is an ex Marine) is pushing me to join the Army.

Says you get a 20k just for joining, don't know if its true.

I'm going down to take a practice test, we will see what happens.

Los Broncos · 11-27-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

Maybe not a bad time to join because they give huge bonuses. By the time you get trained it will be close to a new President so maybe not as many deployments etc. Violence in Iraq is down also.

I'd give it serious thought though Lynchmob. You could have to kill or be killed. Worst you could be maimed or mentally disabled upon return.

I do think there is a huge movement to take better care of soldiers though so the climate may be good to join up. Make sure you get the bonus though otherwise I would wait.

Ive thought about that, kill or be killed.

Ill have to be ready if that time comes.

TailgateNut · 11-27-2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

I'm pretty sure i can make in the Marines.

But a friend of mine (who is an ex Marine) is pushing me to join the Army.

Says you get a 20k just for joining, don't know if its true.

I'm going down to take a practice test, we will see what happens.

...and why do you think they are offering the incentives. ...I guess at $10000 a limb it's a bargain!

THINK, before you LEAP!

TailgateNut · 11-27-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

Ive thought about that, kill or be killed.

Ill have to be ready if that time comes.

I don't know you, but I've been shot at, and it will make you think about "why the **** did I join"!

Just head out to the local forest and have a friend fire a few rounds in you vicinity. THEN, if you are still ready, GO FOR IT!

Spider · 11-27-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

Things aren't working out for me here and i need work.

I called and talked to them, going down to take a practice test on Thursday.

Any thoughts, comments?

man if this is what you want to do , then you have my blessings , no shame in being member of the armed forces .......

Los Broncos · 11-27-2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TailgateNut

...and why do you think they are offering the incentives. ...I guess at $10000 a limb it's a bargain!

THINK, before you LEAP!

That makes sense, ill think long and hard about it.

Los Broncos · 11-27-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TailgateNut

I don't know you, but I've been shot at, and it will make you think about "why the **** did I join"!

Just head out to the local forest and have a friend fire a few rounds in you vicinity. THEN, if you are still ready, GO FOR IT!

I'm sure it isn't a fun thing being fired at.

But i will consider this if i decide to join.

Los Broncos · 11-27-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spider

man if this is what you want to do , then you have my blessings , no shame in being member of the armed forces .......

Thanks man, its not a for sure thing, just want look at my options.

TailgateNut · 11-27-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

That makes sense, ill think long and hard about it.

Lynchmob, I was very proud to have been in the service, but there are times when I must make it crystal clear that joining the service is the worst moove.
Money will not buy sanity, nor will it restore your maimed body. I've talked to both of my sons about this issue, and it is the first time in my life my opinion regarding service has taken this avenue.

At least in Vietnam the enemy was partially identifiable. In Iraq and possibly Iran, you are fighting an invisible enemy!

Do me a favor and go to a local VFW and talk to a few old timers before you decide!

If you do decide to join, I wish you the best and hope for a healthy stint!

Please don't get me wrong. I salute all my "brothers" currently serving, and those who have given their "all", but not even I would serve under this administration!

Los Broncos · 11-27-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TailgateNut

Lynchmob, I was very proud to have been in the service, but there are times when I must make it crystal clear that joining the service is the worst moove.
Money will not buy sanity, nor will it restore your maimed body. I've talked to both of my sons about this issue, and it is the first time in my life my opinion regarding service has taken this avenue.

At least in Vietnam the enemy was partially identifiable. In Iraq and possibly Iran, you are fighting an invisible enemy!

Do me a favor and go to a local VFW and talk to a few old timers before you decide!

If you do decide to join, I wish you the best and hope for a healthy stint!

Please don't get me wrong. I salute all my "brothers" currently serving, and those who have given their "all", but not even I would serve under this administration!

Thanks for the tips, means a lot to hear it from someone like you.

I'm talking it over with my family and gf.

But i just want to build something to leave behind for my son and mother.

Meck77 · 11-27-2007, 09:30 PM

Aren't the private contractors still hiring for Iraq? Heck aren't those guys pulling down 100k plus tax free?

TailgateNut · 11-27-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Meck77

Aren't the private contractors still hiring for Iraq? Heck aren't those guys pulling down 100k plus tax free?

Steve, the private "contractors" are hiring, but they are hiring experienced "Hit men/ mercenaries".
Maybe I should go.
Some of the people on this board do get under my skin so bad I bet I could take a few body shots and still be in an attack mode!

Naw, I don't do to well in the heat. Now if we attack antartica, that's more like it!

crawdad · 11-27-2007, 09:44 PM

If you want to get some military experience, join the Air Force. You will get an education and experience that can be translated into some civilian career. My GF is in Afghanistan and is pulling down big bucks but they are also getting shot at and are dodging IED's everyday. Not fun being in the Army.

Los Broncos · 11-27-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdad

If you want to get some military experience, join the Air Force. You will get an education and experience that can be translated into some civilian career. My GF is in Afghanistan and is pulling down big bucks but they are also getting shot at and are dodging IED's everyday. Not fun being in the Army.

Scary stuff, the AF treats their people the best.

ant1999e · 11-27-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TailgateNut

Steve, the private "contractors" are hiring, but they are hiring experienced "Hit men/ mercenaries".
Maybe I should go.
Some of the people on this board do get under my skin so bad I bet I could take a few body shots and still be in an attack mode!

Naw, I don't do to well in the heat. Now if we attack antartica, that's more like it!

They're more than "hitmen". Firefighters, power production, etc.

Lynchmob72,
I suggest joining the Air Force. Same pay but you don't get shot at as much. I've been in 12 yrs and love it (sometimes).

Hogan11 · 11-28-2007, 05:27 AM

Air Force or Navy is the way to go and be sure to read the fine print very carefully.

If you do settle on the Army or Marines, then do your best to find something that keeps you in the rear with the gear unless you really want to get out there into the shat. If that is the case, then may God be with you, stay safe and always remember to read the fine print.

I want to see you at future tailgates Lynch....intact.

That One Guy · 11-28-2007, 07:47 AM

If you're giving consideration at this point to "I could be killed!" then you're looking in the wrong direction. You have to be able to put that out of your mind and do your job if you deploy and if you're caught up excessively on that then you'll be ineffective when the time comes. I'm leaving the military and I can look back and say my deployment was probably one of the best parts of my time in. My issues with the Army are other things that your military friend or I could tell you that you wont really see until you're in.

Oh, and if you haven't physically visited the recruiter yet, make sure your friend is getting the referral money! It's a thousand or two for referring you that the recruiter will take once you go to the station, it's not too late!

Los Broncos · 11-28-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hogan11

Air Force or Navy is the way to go and be sure to read the fine print very carefully.

If you do settle on the Army or Marines, then do your best to find something that keeps you in the rear with the gear unless you really want to get out there into the shat. If that is the case, then may God be with you, stay safe and always remember to read the fine print.

I want to see you at future tailgates Lynch....intact.

I will read everything threw first, thanks.

Los Broncos · 11-28-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cah412

If you're giving consideration at this point to "I could be killed!" then you're looking in the wrong direction. You have to be able to put that out of your mind and do your job if you deploy and if you're caught up excessively on that then you'll be ineffective when the time comes. I'm leaving the military and I can look back and say my deployment was probably one of the best parts of my time in. My issues with the Army are other things that your military friend or I could tell you that you wont really see until you're in.

Oh, and if you haven't physically visited the recruiter yet, make sure your friend is getting the referral money! It's a thousand or two for referring you that the recruiter will take once you go to the station, it's not too late!

I let him know about the referring, ill make sure and read all the fine print.

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Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I'm thinking about joining the Army. Things aren't working out for me here and i need work. I called and talked to them, going down to take a practice test on Thursday. Any thoughts, comments?

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11-27-2007, 07:36 PM	#2
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	join the marines they eat army guys for breakfast

11-27-2007, 08:18 PM	#5
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	If you do join learn something like electronics ect ect something anything but do not join the infantry, sure you get all the chicks but you can't put i can kill seven differents ways and stomp a mudhole in you on a resume.

11-27-2007, 09:30 PM	#17
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,308	Aren't the private contractors still hiring for Iraq? Heck aren't those guys pulling down 100k plus tax free?

11-27-2007, 09:44 PM	#19
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,933 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	If you want to get some military experience, join the Air Force. You will get an education and experience that can be translated into some civilian career. My GF is in Afghanistan and is pulling down big bucks but they are also getting shot at and are dodging IED's everyday. Not fun being in the Army.

11-28-2007, 05:27 AM	#22
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	Air Force or Navy is the way to go and be sure to read the fine print very carefully. If you do settle on the Army or Marines, then do your best to find something that keeps you in the rear with the gear unless you really want to get out there into the shat. If that is the case, then may God be with you, stay safe and always remember to read the fine print. I want to see you at future tailgates Lynch....intact.

11-28-2007, 07:47 AM	#23
That One Guy Producer of Nonsense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sun and Beachville Posts: 14,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	If you're giving consideration at this point to "I could be killed!" then you're looking in the wrong direction. You have to be able to put that out of your mind and do your job if you deploy and if you're caught up excessively on that then you'll be ineffective when the time comes. I'm leaving the military and I can look back and say my deployment was probably one of the best parts of my time in. My issues with the Army are other things that your military friend or I could tell you that you wont really see until you're in. Oh, and if you haven't physically visited the recruiter yet, make sure your friend is getting the referral money! It's a thousand or two for referring you that the recruiter will take once you go to the station, it's not too late!