You're asking for way to much personal information, Mike. Only a couple of our posters are currently in the military.

I know a guy named Greg who joined the marines (infantry) 3 years ago out of high school. He's been to Iraq, as well as Japan, Singapore and a few other places. He's headed to Hawaii to finish out his remaining 1 year obligation (pretty rough, huh?).

He joined for several reasons. A chance to see the world, patriotism, a general admiration of the military, a chance to save for college. He looked at his prospects and the Marines was what he wanted. Now, he plans on seeing Europe before coming home to go to college.

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Do you know what it's like to fall in the mud and get kicked... in the head... with an iron boot? Of course you don't, no one does. It never happens. It's a dumb question... skip it.