Did you/ Have you ever serve in the Military?

[DaShen]

This is just a question. My dad served as a medical techinician and a martial arts trainer in the Taiwanese military. It was a good experience for him although very harsh.

I have a lot of respect for the military, even when I don't agree with the war. It really straightened out some of my friends. And if it was ever needed, I would serve (maybe as a med technician or intelligence). Preferably Air Force because they treat you well there. But I am not against serving as a regular either.

I am pretty much a pacifist, though. My dad has taught me martial arts, but I always tend to deflect the hits rather than hurt someone else although I could, so I am not sure if the military would want me. But I have the agressive calculating type of mind, too, so who knows (I am brutal when it comes to strategy <chess, wei chi[GO]...>).

No Politics FLAMING, please. This is a geniune question. It would be cool to see your perspective. just got me thinking when I heard some of you guys served in the military.

Added Answer.

 

[HumblePie]

Yes I have.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: HumblePie
Yes I have.

Any specific time you served? WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm... Civil War ?

 

[Minjin]

You need an option somewhere in between the top two...

Mark

 

[xSauronx]

no

 

[nakedfrog]

Yes, I have, but I probably would have been better off if I hadn't. Then I would have had a decent chance of cashing in on the dot-com boom.

 

[mike2fix]

4 years US Air Force was more than enough for me, but I have never been sorry I served and it did pay for my degree. Overall a good experience, just not my thing.

 

[sic wil]

I'm still in the Army Reserves, and served a year in Iraq already. Air Force would be the way to go, for the reason you stated.

If you have a cold, calculating type of mind - you won't be applying it to anything military related =P That job's for the Pentagon.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Yes and better for it.

 

[SVT Cobra]

I wish i did

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
I wish i did

You've probably still got time. Go talk to a recruiter and take the ASVAB.

 

[Horus]

Still in...

Canadian Forces Reserves, Corporal, artillery NCO. I love it.

*oohs, remembering that there's 9MM training tonight*

No jokes about the tank (We don't have tanks, anymore, kthxbye)

 

[Bateluer]

Currently in the Air Force. I'm a youngun' though, 3 years TIS. I'll be a Staff Sergeant next August though.

Edit - Thus far, I do not regret my decision, and I would do it again if I had to.

 

[broon]

Yes. Would do it again.

 

[Queasy]

Parents (mom really) talked me out of joining. Talked me out of going to Texas A&M and joining the corps there as well. Wish I had joined at times but I'm happy with my life now as well.

 

[chambersc]

i haven't but definitly would if there was a need.........or if my friends and family hadn't talked me out of it.

 

[Schadenfroh]

I hope i never have to.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: Minjin
You need an option somewhere in between the top two...

Mark

That's what I was thinking. I have served, and I'm glad I did for the most part, but I wouldn't exactly call it a "life-changing experience" (at least not in an entirely positive way).

 

[CaptnKirk]

Air Force 1964 - 1968
Airframe Structures.
Travis AFB, CA 1964 - 1966
'Nam 1966 - 1967 (AF Attach'd to Army's 1st Cav)
Travis AFB, TX 1967 - 1968 & Out.

Learned aircraft structural repair & assembly, stayed in Aerospace.
Still working on Aircraft & Aerospace Structures.

Boom !

 

[MidasKnight]

US ARMY 1983-1985

19D10 - Calvary Scout

FT.Polk, LA 5th Infantry Div. Mechanized

1st BRIGADE:

3/77th Armor 1983-1984

Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade 1984-1985

 

[JoLLyRoGer]

US Air Force 1998-2004

2E1X3 - Ground Radio Maintenance

12th Air Force

612th Air Communications Squadron

DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, AZ 1999-2004 (With several TDY's in that time)

 

[Juno]

i want to serve and see action in combat but i cannot because i'm deaf. i can join military but only in the taskforce instead combat.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Yes I did.

Where's the option for "Yes, I didn't mind but it didn't change anything in my life'?

 

[TallBill]

Currently an MP with the 101st Airborne. Afghanistan last year, Iraq next year. Police officer on Ft. Campbell this year.

 

[geek4life]

Yeah, I was with the US Army 10th Mountain Division for a few years. Now I'm chillin' and killin' with the Army National Guard. One weekend a month, 2-3 weeks a year rock! Banging college freshman girls on the weekdays. Blowing things up on the weekends.