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What are your thoughts on serving your country?
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It is for the honor of truly making a difference in the world. And to ensure that you and others have the freedom to question his choice.
Thus saith the Lord
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The military gives people more than just killing skills. They give people confidence, discipline and leadership skills. All the things that a person needs to be successful in the civilian world either as an employee or with their family.
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Special Operations doesn’t just take idiots, you know. Those jobs demand intelligent individuals. The skills he’ll gain in the Air Force are more than you can even comprehend. He’ll gain a level of perspective and independence you have never known, and he’ll go to college for free. Also, don’t compare working on a Railroad to military service- that’s downright disrespectful.
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Its tough out here man. Im 22 myself and looking to go sign 18x. As far as what it leaves you with, my father was with the 82nd and he is one of the most capable men alive. He has seen and accomplished more than most men could ever dream of. Good luck man
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True, the military is not the only way to serve your country, but it’s definitely the most expected and respected way. When is the last time someone thanked you for doing your job? When I worked in the civilian workforce, I never got thanked once, and I’ve held a lot of different civilian jobs. In the Army, I get thanked literally at least once a day, and I’m just a recruiter now, not even a regular line soldier. I could be just going into the grocery store or stopping to get some gas. A perfect stranger always comes up to be to shake my hand, and that’s a satisfaction that goes beyond my paycheck and benefits. This is why I serve.
Now why would someone join special operations versus just being a regular soldier? For one the training. You learn more than just how to survive or kill as a SOCOM soldier. Most have to learn a foreign language. Think the CIA can’t use that particular skill? In the Army for example, all of our Special Forces candidates receive leadership training within their first several months in, the same leadership training that a regular soldier won’t receive until 3 or 4 years in.
Like someone touched on, special ops doesn’t take just anybody. You have to have pretty significant test scores on the ASVAB.
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Hes blinded from propaganda to think he can help the world
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*LOL*, no one has that “edge”anymore unless one *is* eighteen, right? *LOL* That’s about the only time we do have it, huh? No, it’s not your age talking. All three of my sons and my DH (retired Marine) are service members. One son flew with an attachment that guarded Al Maliki and the other is serving as a PRP (high security rating) at a nuke base. My oldest son is a computer tech in the army. When I asked my middle son (guarded Maliki) why he chose to do that particular job as opposed to “just going to college up the street”, as I put it. He smiled and said, “Because college kids can protect themselves…I’d like to help protect those who can’t.” I taught all my sons to take care of themselves and from that, to take care of others as well. Obama speaks of public service…well, this is it.
You’re perfectly right to have those thoughts and feelings about your BIL. You love him and care for him and no one wants a loved one put in harm’s way. But, in the end, a good person will deliver themselves to where they need to be. That may be as you’re doing with your job or as I do with mine. But others see the military as a greater thrust of this same act. That’s why they choose it. Try not to worry about your BIL. Just write to him, support him and never let anyone make you feel as if he’s made a mistake. He’s doing it for others…even those who can’t appreciate it.
http://www.waitinghearts.webs.com has a lovely blog about children and military parents.
It may give you more insight as well. Good luck!
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