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Poll

Why did you join the military?

1. To serve your country26%26% - 9
2. Financial/Educational gain8%8% - 3
3. You wanted a particular job in the military2%2% - 1
Combination of 1 and 28%8% - 3
Combination of 1 and 38%8% - 3
Combination of 2 and 35%5% - 2
All of the above23%23% - 8
Other (please state)14%14% - 5
Total: 34
2007-02-24 12:23:19
RAIMIUS
You with the face!
+244|6735|US
So, what really motivated your service to your country?  A lot of people complain that citizens enlist for purely financial/educational gain.  What are your thoughts.


For me, it was all three.  I wanted to serve in a particular position, which requires a degree that the military is paying for.

Last edited by RAIMIUS (2007-02-24 12:25:09)

2007-02-24 12:31:32
apollo_fi
The Flying Kalakukko.
+94|6551|The lunar module
I had to, we have conscription.
2007-02-24 13:21:10
DonFck
Hibernator
+3,227|6652|Finland

apollo_fi wrote:

I had to, we have conscription.
I need around tree fiddy.
2007-02-24 13:25:00
-EcS-Blade
Mr.Speakman
+153|6660|Manchester UK
1 & 3 for me.
2007-02-24 13:26:27
usmarine2007
Banned
+374|6387|Columbus, Ohio
"I wanted to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture... and kill them. I wanted to be the first kid on my block to get a confirmed kill!"


But seriously, all of the above I guess.
2007-02-24 17:08:11
Commie Killer
Member
+192|6407
Im joining for reason number 1, though I havent joined yet, finishing out high school.
2007-02-24 17:10:26
acEofspadEs6313
Shiny! Let's be bad guys.
+102|6713|NAS Jacksonville, Florida

Commie Killer wrote:

Im joining for reason number 1, though I havent joined yet, finishing out high school.
Same, except I'm depped and still in high school.

Last edited by acEofspadEs6313 (2007-02-24 17:10:46)

2007-02-24 17:13:27
delta4bravo*nl*
Dutch Delight
+68|6773
I was way to aggressive, Loved fighting and anything to do with military.... guess joining was only thing left to do.
I still love fighting but not everywhere anymore, im more controlled my girl loves it.
2007-02-25 00:10:07
UNDIESRULES
Member
+4|6701
2 and 3 for me, they sold it to me when they showed me the video of a tank driving about with Queens 'Dont stop me now' playing in the background.

The second reason is purely because i wanted a cheap house and a pension.  I am looking at retiring at 45 with a cracking pension.
2007-02-25 00:12:50
Major.League.Infidel
Make Love and War
+303|6498|Communist Republic of CA, USA
1 and 3.

I signed up because I love the values of America, and let's face it, no where else lets me drive a tank around.
2007-02-25 03:38:22
unnamednewbie13
Moderator
+2,053|6792|PNW

All of the above. Call option 2 greedy, but it's a nice bit of icing.

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2007-02-25 03:38:35)

2007-02-25 03:42:37
hurricane2oo5
Do One Ya Mug !!!
+176|6785|mansfield
i loved the thought of fighting for my country, you will never have a job with so much pride , teamwork and most of all FUN. i served my country and went to Iraq for the war, i saw some bad shit , shit that i would never even tell my wife of kids. thats all part of the job, you cannot join the army and expect not to protect yourself and your boys. anyway fankoo
2007-02-25 06:13:19
Janysc
Member
+59|6704|Norway
It's obligatory service in Norway, much like Finland, so this summer might see me leave for bootcamp... The only reason I'm not going pacifist and work in a kindergarten instead is, well, educational benefits for one.
2007-02-25 06:35:48
deeznutz1245
Connecticut: our chimps are stealin yo' faces.
+483|6513|Connecticut

usmarine2007 wrote:

"I wanted to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture... and kill them. I wanted to be the first kid on my block to get a confirmed kill!"


But seriously, all of the above I guess.
Whats this? We have a comedian among us. A Joker perhaps?
Malloy must go
2007-02-25 06:41:12
deeznutz1245
Connecticut: our chimps are stealin yo' faces.
+483|6513|Connecticut
1) Marine Corps Dress Blues get you laid.
2) I like the idea of being one of the many who have helped preserve America.
3) Wanted to travel.
4) Marine Corps Dress Blues get you laid.
5) Was able to educate myself.
6) The amount of alcohol I could potentially consume was mind blowing.
7) I really, really love weapons.
8) Marine Corps Dress Blues get you laid.
Malloy must go
2007-02-25 06:43:48
Cybargs
Moderated
+2,285|6736

deeznutz1245 wrote:

usmarine2007 wrote:

"I wanted to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture... and kill them. I wanted to be the first kid on my block to get a confirmed kill!"


But seriously, all of the above I guess.
Whats this? We have a comedian among us. A Joker perhaps?
You will be known as private joker from now on.
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2007-02-25 13:23:02
Varegg
Support fanatic :-)
+2,206|6830|Nårvei

apollo_fi wrote:

I had to, we have conscription.
And i enjoyed it so much i signed up for an additional year and served 16 years in the Norwegian National Guard after that
Wait behind the line ..............................................................
2007-02-25 15:30:42
wileyford
Member
+5|6728
All of the above.  My first choice was to test with the US Navy in the nuclear power program, after failing the written miserably I looked at their SEAL program, I'm a decent swimmer not super swimmer. 

Then I opted for the US Army Infantry with Airborne, didn't want to be a dirty nasty leg.  Did three years active Mech Infantry, then two years in a Reserve Drill Sgt unit, followed by eight years Light Infantry in the Illinois Natl. Guard, left as a Light Infantry Platoon Sgt.  I opted out because I had finished my schooling and was starting a career.
2007-02-26 07:29:20
silo1180
The Farewell Tour
+79|6442|San Antonio, TX
When I was in high school I knew there was no way I was ready to go to college.  So it was either work at a grocery store, a bank, a correctional institution or join the military.

So I joined the USAF.  (Navy wanted me to go play on submarines, screw that!)
2007-02-26 11:19:28
legionair
back to i-life
+336|6643|EU

because I liked to lead. and there were other reasons as stated above, though I am not planning to stay in the army for a whole life as I thought before...
2007-02-26 11:40:20
[=][=]DADDYOFDEATH
Member
+46|6472|Bradford UK
For the experience, and the pride of defending my country also. Plus the uniform gets you laid! lol.
2007-02-26 13:16:38
IRONCHEF
Member
+385|6511|Northern California
I joined so i could be trained to kill, operate weaponry, and gain discipline.  I failed in my attempt because of a skin ailment.
2007-02-26 13:22:03
S3v3N
lolwut?
+685|6539|Montucky

deeznutz1245 wrote:

1) Marine Corps Dress Blues get you laid.
2) I like the idea of being one of the many who have helped preserve America.
3) Wanted to travel.
4) Marine Corps Dress Blues get you laid.
5) Was able to educate myself.
6) The amount of alcohol I could potentially consume was mind blowing.
7) I really, really love weapons.
8) Marine Corps Dress Blues get you laid.
9) The amount of Copenhagen Long Cut I could potentially consume was mind blowing.
10) I got to drive UpArmored HMMVWs.
11) One Word, Explosives.
2007-02-26 13:23:09
usmarine2007
Banned
+374|6387|Columbus, Ohio

S3v3N wrote:

deeznutz1245 wrote:

1) Marine Corps Dress Blues get you laid.
2) I like the idea of being one of the many who have helped preserve America.
3) Wanted to travel.
4) Marine Corps Dress Blues get you laid.
5) Was able to educate myself.
6) The amount of alcohol I could potentially consume was mind blowing.
7) I really, really love weapons.
8) Marine Corps Dress Blues get you laid.
9) The amount of Copenhagen Long Cut I could potentially consume was mind blowing.
10) I got to drive UpArmored HMMVWs.
11) One Word, Explosives.
Well said by the both of you.
2007-02-26 13:36:56
autopilot
banned
+115|6368

Varegg wrote:

apollo_fi wrote:

I had to, we have conscription.
And i enjoyed it so much i signed up for an additional year and served 16 years in the Norwegian National Guard after that
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