I went regular army. My time in the service was outstanding. I would caution that it depends on temperment. Not everyone is cut out for the military. If he has the desire, thats all thats really needed. Its a great opportunity. Plz let us know if he goes in. Wishing him well.

Because of my credit situation, there is a distinct possibility that my son may have to drop out of college. And he says if that happens, HE is thinking of joining the military. Army I think, although we haven't discussed it much, because I had made him promise to graduate college first. Now, the situation, may force another decision, and I, like D.J., have trepidation about him joining the military. But I also know, that if that is what he wants, I really can't stand in his way. I was, however, hoping (if that happens) that he could sign up under the Delayed Entry Program.
At least, they used to have that. Does anyone know, if that is still available, and would they pay for his schooling,
if he was accepted into that program? I'm going to be doing my own research, but I'd like to hear from any of Ya'll,
that have any personal experience with this. Or if you know where I could go to find out....??? Thanks.
And I'm praying for both you and your son, DebraJo. This decision, ain't easy, for any of us.

Ride Free
Tweek

Yes it is a huge thing, he has been helping out here with my Mom who is not pretty much non-mobile now. He goes there everyday and makes sure that she eats. Now that is one more thing I have to figure out how to shove into my day. But the last thing she or I want is for him to put his life off to be available for lunch.
I worry a lot about him going and not coming back, but that could actually happen when he goes to the store. Life isn't promised to any of us.
Thanks everyone for the help.. I will keep you posted.

He went to the recruiter office day before yesterday to talk to them and ask some questions. He now has a list of To Dos before he signs up. Shouldn't take him very long to get in shape and ready to go.

I retired from the US Army - 20 years. I would do it all over again if given the opportunity. While the ultimate cost of being in the military may very well be loss of life, the experiences and lessons learned are top notch. But, I also must mention that the military is not for everybody. There is simply no I in Team, and that is exactly what he will be in......a team. So, I say good luck. It is a noble thing he will be undertaking.

Can be a good move in the right direction....BUT like others have said ...Two Eyes Wide Open From The Get Go!!!!!!
Now here are a few tid Bits for your Son(1. Military Jargen for Liar is "Recurter" (2. After about 3 days your Son will learn to say with great enthusism "FRAG that damn Recurter! (3. Remember your son is normal ... it's called salt Peter! (4. Tell your son after the first night in boot camp......No Son you didn't grow any ...the last dude that had that bed short sheeted the bunk! (5. Do not take an electric razor to boot camp, unless your Son and everybody else in the place would like to bury the thing at 3 in the morning! (If your Son likes a private moment when he takes a Poop he will have to hold it until 2 in the morning! ( 6. Remember you always starte out with your left foot when you march......yea I know, seems simple right ..... Well there are morons who don't know left from right, so everybody will have to wait for the slow ones!
I can keep this up for a long time, but you get the idea.........
Best of luck from the Dragon.......Oh yea I forgot to tell ya my boot camp nick name..... Dudley Dumb Ass.......everybody will get one!!!!!!

I joined the Army Gaurd when I was 17, so until I shipped out to Boot I attended the weekend drills n I liked the attititude so much that I signed to go regular Army after boot cause I wanted to travel plus I wanted to go to Vietnam...however 3 weeks before I shipped I came down with a kidney diease that was predicted to kill me...so long story short I was realeased from the Gaurd...I say GO FOR IT!!!! what n opportunity...
RandyJoe
IceBear....Be well...

I served 4 years active duty Navy got out for family reasons otherwise i would still be active, but with the new GI Bill they have the POST 9/11, its hard not to get out.
As soon as i got out of the Active Duty, i Joined the Navy Reserves (just like the guard) and its 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year he will have to show up and drill, The benifits are 1year of Post 9/11 GI Bill, and a reduced rate for health and dental. Its nice to get 2-3hundred extra dollars a month covers most small bills. and he will get to learn alot of cool things. Its a Family, just like the biker community!