If you could choose, what military era would you like to serve in?

2014-02-24T16:44:00-05:00

Don't get me wrong. I understand that there is probably no better time to be in the military with the financial security, deployed living conditions and all in all the benefit of being a military member. But if you could go back in time (or in the future I guess) what time would you go back to?

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Feb 24 at 2014 4:49 PM

2014-02-24T16:49:43-05:00

Post-nam for me, it was rather different then before or after.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2014 4:51 AM

2014-03-20T04:51:47-04:00

WWII era. I'm fascinated with everything around that time frame. I'm majoring in 19th and 20th century American Military History at AMU.

Response by CSM David Hopkins made Mar 22 at 2014 11:08 AM

2014-03-22T11:08:00-04:00

Word War II era, and more specifically would want to serve in the ETO. I love the military history that comes from that era and if I were able to choose, would love being a part of it.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Apr 9 at 2014 7:32 AM

2014-04-09T07:32:06-04:00

I've always been intrigued by the Civil War and would love to time travel back to that period... (of course I'd also want to return to the present!).. and since this is all hypothetical, I would also like to spend time in the camps of both the GAR and CSA.

Response by SSG Maurice P. made Oct 13 at 2014 8:20 AM

2014-10-13T08:20:42-04:00

WW2 MARINE CORPS Infantry island hoping (GUADALCANAL-TARAWA-SAIPAN-IWO-JIMA-OKINAWA)as a Marine Raider...
KOREA WITH CHESTY PULLER AT THE CHOSEN RESEVOIR...
VIETNAM AT KHE SANH.............

Response by SFC A.J. Schwankert made Oct 13 at 2014 11:39 AM

2014-10-13T11:39:22-04:00

I would love to have served as a pilot in the AAC or Navy during WWII. I still love those old planes.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Oct 13 at 2014 11:48 AM

2014-10-13T11:48:48-04:00

the next one, with full armor flying suits and a supper computer in my visor!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 2:18 PM

2014-10-13T14:18:52-04:00

I'd serve in WWII only being stationed at Ft. Campbell in the 101st, you're indoctrinated in the history

Response by SSG Maurice P. made Oct 14 at 2014 12:00 PM

2014-10-14T12:00:06-04:00

KNOCKING OUT MACHINE GUN POSITIONS AT BELLEAU WOODS 1918 WITH 1ST SGT DAN DALY...ON GUADALCANAL WITH JOHN BASILONE WITH HIS MACHINE GUN CREW...
ASSAULTING OMAHA BEACH WITH THE FIGHTING 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION...
KOREA 1950 WITH CHESTY PULLER FIGHTING OUR WAY THRU 9 CHINESE DIVISIONS (CHOSEN RESEVOIR)

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 12:59 PM

2014-10-14T12:59:24-04:00

My father was a WWII vet. I was always fascinated with that era. So, would have to say WWII European Theater. The "hardships" would be vastly different from a modern deployment.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Oct 14 at 2014 2:36 PM

2014-10-14T14:36:51-04:00

Future. Starship Troopeer. Mobile Infantry..book, not the movie.

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Oct 14 at 2014 5:40 PM

2014-10-14T17:40:37-04:00

WWII under General George Patton, but as a woman I probably would have been a red cross nurse or something similar

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 5:55 PM

2014-10-14T17:55:41-04:00

I vote for the future. Say in about 50 years. I think things will be much more automated and connected. The FCS concept will probably be reality (maybe even old hat). Every soldier will be a sensor, and comms will be better than ever, seamless. I think that will be a very exciting time to be a Soldier.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 7:07 PM

2014-10-14T19:07:55-04:00

I would have loved to serve in the WWII era. So many great leaders during that time. It would have be awesome to serve in the Women's Army Corps. General MacArthur once said the WACs was his best soldiers saying that they worked harder, complained less, and were better disciplined than men. :)

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Oct 14 at 2014 7:28 PM

2014-10-14T19:28:58-04:00

WWII. I have such a truly nostalgic connection to that period, music, clothes, weapons, aircraft, that I often wonder if it isn't a past life experience. I was born a few years after the wars end.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 9:03 PM

2014-10-14T21:03:36-04:00

WWII, (the greatest generation), in a medical capacity. Back in the days when serving your country was a privilege rather than just a way to get free tuition.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 9:10 PM

2014-10-14T21:10:30-04:00

World War 2, again as a Hospital Corpsman, and serve with my Marines. My second option would be to serve on any of the (BB's) Battleships. Nothing like Naval Gunfire Support from a Battleship.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 14 at 2014 10:13 PM

2014-10-14T22:13:02-04:00

WWII. Clear cut mission. Destroy the Axis powers and restore humanity to freedom.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 14 at 2014 10:19 PM

2014-10-14T22:19:51-04:00

The Crusades, as a knight. There's just something raw about plate mail armor and broadswords.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Oct 14 at 2014 11:13 PM

2014-10-14T23:13:44-04:00

I would agree with everyone else and say WWII (as long as I can carry the BAR). I would to pay homage to my Grandfather, he was an original member of the Merrill's Marauders.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 12:53 AM

2014-10-15T00:53:00-04:00

The Revolutionary War.

To be there at the founding of this awesome experiment! To have been inspired by the greatest men of their generation - the founders of this nation. To be present, and to be considered nothing more than a 'terrorist' to the ruling regime...that would have been something!

I can trace my family lineage back to the RW. There has been a Tousley in every major conflict the United States has ever faced, going back to Private William Tousley - 1732-1800, who fought for the independence of our great nation.

I am simply the tip of a VERY long spear when it comes to my family name. My family have been Grunts, NCO's, and Officers...we have been whatever our country required us to be.

The blood of patriotism runs through me, and it will be a cold day in Hell before I ever dishonor the name!

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 15 at 2014 1:45 AM

2014-10-15T01:45:22-04:00

I'm going way back and since you didn't say US, 264 B.C. Roman legionnaire. Give me a sword a shield and someone to fight.

Response by PFC Eric Minchey made Oct 16 at 2014 10:54 PM

2014-10-16T22:54:41-04:00

The American Civil War. A war fought with Honor, Chivalry, Valor & Bravery the likes of which is not seen anymore in my opinion.

Here's a few examples of this Honor, Chivalry, Valor & Bravery : The Confederate Irish Brigade weeping & cheering for the Union Irish Brigade at Fredericksburg- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijAwhSwAoWM

Sergeant Richard Kirkland "the Angel of Marye's Heights"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szbNnUzbAuY

The Men of Pickett's Division making a mile long bayonet charge under-fire evey step of the way and not taking a single step back- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSraOEtrhWY