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    Quote Originally Posted by Trigg View Post
    Navy and Air Force are almost never in the fighting.
    Yeah, but they get called things like "seamen" and "chairforce" by the other, tougher branches.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hagbard Celine View Post
    Yeah, but they get called things like "seamen" and "chairforce" by the other, tougher branches.
    As long as he avoids getting shot at, I don't care what they call him.

    I like the Air Force uniforms, the Navy's well .

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    I recommended serving in the US Navy to all three of my children.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trigg View Post
    Navy and Air Force are almost never in the fighting.
    Tell that to the pilots flying through flak and the sailors of the USS Cole.

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    Quote Originally Posted by glockmail View Post
    Tell that to the pilots flying through flak and the sailors of the USS Cole.
    it ain't like pounding ground and taking an HQ....my grand dad used to say if you aint wearin green you are pussy....

    "I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is."

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    I would neither encourage nor discourage my daughters from enlisting. Were any of them to come to me and express an interest in serving, I would give them what advice I could, my opinion if asked, and I would encourage them to do as much research as they could and some serious soul searching before signing on the proverbial dotted line. It is not a decision to be taken lightly and requires a level of commitment that some folks are not prepared to give.

    To serve our country and to make a career of serving our country, are both noble callings.
    Last edited by hjmick; 12-18-2007 at 04:41 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by manu1959 View Post
    it ain't like pounding ground and taking an HQ....my grand dad used to say if you aint wearin green you are pussy....
    I'm sure that he did.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hagbard Celine View Post
    Then again, if they get their limbs or face melted off fighting for God-knows-what their lives will be ruined so the point would be moot.
    Hag please, I am trying to make this a non-confrontational, information only thread. Do not take it off center.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hjmick View Post
    I would neither encourage nor discourage my daughters from enlisting. Were any of them to come to me and express an interest in serving, I would give them what advice I could, my opinion if asked, and I would encourage them to do as much research as they could and some serious soul searching before signing on the proverbial dotted line. It is not a decision to be taken lightly and requires a level of commitment that some folks are not prepared to give.

    To serve our country and to make a creer of serving our country, are both noble callings.
    Another awesome post by hjmick! Thanks for that opinion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by glockmail View Post
    I'm sure that he did.
    sgt in the artillary in WWII....dude was one tough old bastard....and as sweet as can be....miss that guy

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    Quote Originally Posted by gabosaurus View Post
    Hag please, I am trying to make this a non-confrontational, information only thread. Do not take it off center.
    If my statement doesn't meet your pc standards then I'm sorry. I don't think it was an unrealistic statement though. I assume that this thread isn't just about listing the virtues of joining up. You can't ignore that fact that joining the military exposes you to the very real danger of getting your face melted off.

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    I asked a VERY SIMPLE question -- would you encourage your kids to enlist. I was not seeking editorial comments. I stated that in my first post.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hagbard Celine View Post
    If my statement doesn't meet your pc standards then I'm sorry. I don't think it was an unrealistic statement though. I assume that this thread isn't just about listing the virtues of joining up. You can't ignore that fact that joining the military exposes you to the very real danger of getting your face melted off.
    Driving on the highway is more dangerous.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gabosaurus View Post
    Very true, Mr. P. Thank you for making that point.
    Then again, if an institution has already offered to pay for your education, you don't need to worry about it.
    True, but many feel the obligation of service as a payment for education or training...don't liberals wanna 'give back'? What is payed back to an institution that provides a scholarship?
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    Quote Originally Posted by glockmail View Post
    Driving on the highway is more dangerous.
    Ban cars.
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