As you look back over your military career; can you think of a deciding moment where you questioned whether you should stay in the military?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:06:11 -0500

Response by SSG Todd Halverson made Nov 3 at 2015 11:11 AM

SSG Todd Halverson — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:11:14 -0500

There have been many times I have looked back and wondered if should stay or should I go. Most of those came after one of many incidents while deployed. After each on, once I recovered, the same answer always came to me. I am here to defend my Country and have a responsibility to my brothers and sisters to my left and right. It was only until I became too damaged that I decided to retire. Now I am living with those decisions and do not regret the ones I have made.

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Nov 3 at 2015 11:12 AM

SSG Leo Bell — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:12:35 -0500

Yes I can. It was a commander I had while at Ft Bragg that I did not like and I was willing to get out to get away from him. I'm glad I just stayed in and PCS to another duty station where I had a better command.

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Nov 3 at 2015 11:18 AM

SSG Audwin Scott — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:18:23 -0500

Yes, it was during Desert Storm. I strongly considered calling it quits then, but my mother convencied me to stay in.

Response by SGT Jason Karol made Nov 3 at 2015 12:39 PM

SGT Jason Karol — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:39:17 -0500

Even though physical disabilities forced my early retirement, there were many times I questioned. Especially when they stopped letting NCO's be NCO's and we had to watch every word, action, gesture etc because everything became an IG, EO, or SHARP complaint

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2015 11:32 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 11:32:00 -0500

I reevaluate that everyday.