I'm officially an Army Recruit

[Nate]

Well, I've been casually thinking about the Army for the past few years. Seemed like something I wanted to do, and that I could do. Only recently have I been more seriously thinking about it. Talked to many people about it, most think it'd be a good thing for me. So today I made the big step, and I'm officially an Army recruit. On Saturday I'm taking an aptitude test in the cities. My plans and requirements are as follows... I'll be in basic training for 9 weeks out of the summer, and then, provided I make it through, I'm committed to one weekend per month for the rest of the year doing drills. I'll be a reservist. Then after I graduate (which is REQUIRED), I'll still be on reserve for another 5 years (6 years total)... Unless I sign up for active duty, which I plan on doing... Then it's for 2 or more years of (most likely) being a combat engineer. Building roads, houses, hospitals, and infrastructure, and knowing how to take down condemned buildings/infrastructure... Clearing minefields with explosives, setting off IED's (safely from an armored vehicle)

So yeah, I'm officially an Army Recruit.
~Nate

[BobK]

Good for you Nate. Keep us posted on your progress. I'm proud of you.

[Botnst]

Combat engineer. Whoa. I'm proud of you.

Given current circumstances in the military you probably wont have to volunteer for active duty. But despite the common wisdom of "don't volunteer for anything" I say BULL-POOPIE! Now don't volunteer for stupid things, but volunteer for as many training schools and assignments within schools as you can get and work your butt off through every one of them. Be the first on your feet and the first through the drill, whatever it is. The slackers will put you down, who gives a poop about what a slacker thinks, anyway?

Best wishes and keep us informed.

B

[PaulC]

Good job, Nate. Wish you the best.

[t walgamuth]

stay safe if you can.

tom w

[BENZ-LGB]

Nate, best of luck.

Your brothers and sisters of the Benz stand right beside you!!!

[suginami]

You're a good man, Nate.

I have the utmost respect for those who volunteer to serve in the military.

[Kuan]

Good luck Nate! Do us guys at mshop proud!

[BENZ-LGB]

Originally Posted by Kuan

Good luck Nate! Do us guys at mshop proud!

I think he already has!

[Nate]

Tks for the support everyone, I'll be doing my best. I do plan on active duty after I graduate H/S, dont know for how long. I'll sign for two years, just to keep it short... I might re-sign for longer, I dunno at this point.

~Nate

[mgburg]

Nate:

Keep us in your loop...we'll be praying for ya'!

And above all, keep your parents up on everything you're doing...make them proud that you're theirs.

And if you have any sibs...same thing there...they'll treasure anything you send 'em...just like us.

Good luck!

[Medmech]

Good job Nate.

Best advice:

Do exactly what you are told.

and never volunteer to do anything.

and change your MOS to Signal.

[Vronsky]

Why do other people think joining the Army is a good thing for you?

[Pete Geither]

Originally Posted by Vronsky

Why do other people think joining the Army is a good thing for you?

Uh oh,,, here we go again.

[Hammertime]

All Aboard !!! next stop Willoughby......