Posted on Apr 21, 2014
Would you encourage your children to go into Active Duty, the Reserves, or no military whatsoever?
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I'm just curious because there are many different opportunities for either option. I personally was encouraged by my father to join the Army after high school but I rebelled and wouldn't hear of it to save his life. It was only after I completed a year of college that I decided to join and then 2 weeks later called my father from Basic training to surprise him. I decided to join the Reserves for myself and I used my benefits to complete my college education so it has been extremely useful towards that end. There have been times though that I regretted not simply joining Active Duty. <br><br>I have a son who is almost two years old now and I think that in the future I would encourage him to do the same as I did. <br>
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I feel like I have done enough for this country so my children shouldn't join.<div><br></div>
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LT Jessica Kellogg
Just curious - while you say you wouldn't encourage your children, would you try to dissuade them if they decided they wanted to serve?
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SSG (Join to see)
That's what my dad told all of his sons, and all three of us are now in the service ourselves.
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Cpl Justin Sowell
MSgt Mike Mikulski that is one of the biggest reasons why I didn't re-up, and one of the main reasons I tell people to wait. I fear what the future has in store for our country.
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<p>As the father of four children, two joined and two pursued other interests. I encouraged al four to follow what they wanted to do in life.</p><p><br></p><p>My older son that joined finished his service honorably, he completed 4 years (plus training) and deployed to Iraq for 12 months and Afghanistan for 9 months. He decided he wanted to finish his enlistment, ETS and go to college. I completely supported his decision and very proud of his service.</p><p><br></p><p>My youngest son joined the Army after completing one year of college ROTC, he got his wish of wanting more of a challenge and is in 1st Ranger BN. He's been in for about 18 months and returned from Afghanistan last month and I am very proud of his service as well.</p><p><br></p><p>While I am equally as proud of my other two children, they chose college and I supported those decisions as well and very happy for what they've accomplished.</p>
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SSG (Join to see)
It all depends, this career must be a vocation, and not a means to have benefits. My priorities is that my daughter has learned how much sacrifices my family has made with my choice of career. The lessons giving to my daughter are what I find priceless. She knows at her short life what is means selfless service. If she chooses to serve, I will be there to advice her, and think about all the possibilities, and pursue her own life, as long as she is doing something productive I will have contributed with my sand grain for a better USA.
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I let my sons make the decision and they both decided to join after they finished high school. My oldest son is currently serving on his second tour in A-stan. My youngest son is at Fort Bragg. When they told me they wanted to join I let them choose their MOS and the only thing I insisted they do is volunteer for Airborne School. My wife is prior military as well, so that may have had some influence. Best of luck to you SGT Dascoulias.
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SGM (Join to see)
SIR, thanks, take care of yourself and best of luck to you in your career. Lead from the front and give a damn!
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