Gail405

I have a few comments. I think you have a good plan in mind. But time in service is critical for a feild such as your anticipating. Reserve, maybe different rules will apply. You will get bunches, and bunches , and bunches, of training for your skill. Likely you will have to sign on as a career corpsman. If you are called up as most reserve units feel will happen. Fleet Marine means sea duty, W/ Marines. At least that is the way I understand the terms. Expeditionary force, I think their called. Seems to me a lot of avenues will open up for you. Be ready, to ply your skills and training. You will make a difference.IMO GES

SmokeEater

Money is the last reason why I am in the Navy, and the last reason, in my opinion, for anyone to join the military. There are a multitude of ways in the world to make more money, and do so a lot safer.

No I am single. No wife. No kids. No attachments. Hopefully by me doing the job I enlisted to do, I will allow another sailor or Marine to go home to his wife, kids, and loved ones.

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Resa

1 year pay-off for 6 mil? Did this dude join the military or the NBA? If ya know anything then ya know that ya don't join the military for the pay OR the benefits. And if yer going to build things for millions, despite, you might be over there for Haliburton.

Annie Fawn

Good Luck and thank you. My son in law is a Army Medic and 50cal is right spread what you know and learn. It really can and does save lives.

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spottedeagle

Hang Tough Smoke!!! Nothing but respect for you! Just remember when things get tough there are a lot of us who are here praying for all you guys, 50 Cal, Soliderboy and all the rest.

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LakotaTexan

Good Luck with your Military Career SmokeEater. I served in the U.S. Army back in the 80's. One piece of advice, while in basic training, you want to keep a low profile. Anything you do, out of the ordinary will draw attention to you from your DI. Sometimes, not the best kind.

When I got to Basic (Ft. Dix, NJ), we got to make one call to let our family know we arrived safe and to give out our mailing address. My girlfriend must've been writing the entire week and a half I was in-processing. She sent all the letters at once.

When we were at mail call, the DI, must've called my name about 8 times. After that, my new nickname was "Loverboy". Whenever the DI needed to make an example of someone, he would holler at "Loverboy" to get over there. Trust me, I'm no loverboy.

I will say that after I completed basic, I felt as if there wasn't anything I couldn't accomplish. I really treasure those memories and miss those friendships.