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Originally Posted by Redwolf20
So gaining maturity, experience, and training doesn't benefit the person joining especially when they get out? True, Uncle Sam cares about the security of the country and using what he has to fight the wars but there is much more to it that benefits the servicemember. Really there are many programs and opportunities while in the military that benefit the servicemember not only for the military but for them personally and their families.
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Wow am I misunderstood. No those are good things for a person when they get out. Where did I ever claim they are not. Evidently I am the only one that thinks that the military is primarily a fighting organization. As I have stated I recommend the services to any young person because they do gain maturity, experience, training a sense of responsibility etc. I think it is an excellent experience for anyone. Then I'm an ass because I throw in that they need to be aware that it may not just be a free ride and they may have to do something they are really not going to like in a place they really don't want to be in. Again, I would rather our military was just a strong ready presence and that they never have to be in harms way. The fact remains that Uncle Sams concern is not what you may do after your out of the military nor your personal feelings while serving. I'm sorry that my opinion is so upsetting to all of you. Its been awhile since I've been in the service so perhaps it is just like Private Benjamins recruiter promised her. Private condo's, sailboats etc.