If you could would you go back to Active Duty

2015-08-28T12:34:04-04:00

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2015 12:37 PM

2015-08-28T12:37:18-04:00

Yes I would.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2015 12:39 PM

2015-08-28T12:39:41-04:00

If the Army would let us, a lot of us would go!

Response by SGT Kevin Smith made Aug 28 at 2015 12:40 PM

2015-08-28T12:40:46-04:00

Probably not as the Military is set up right now. Too many bullies in the Senior ranks right now.

Response by SGT Christina Wilder made Aug 28 at 2015 12:52 PM

2015-08-28T12:52:07-04:00

I would in a minute.

Response by SGT Mark Stevens made Aug 28 at 2015 1:27 PM

2015-08-28T13:27:41-04:00

In a heartbeat! I would not have to be asked twice. I miss the brotherhood, the knowing you could count on what people tell you ( 90%) and your buddies have your back.
With the exception of my veteran friends, I have found nothing like this in the civilian side. No offense meant but, they just don't understand.

Response by SGT Forrest Stewart made Aug 28 at 2015 1:40 PM

2015-08-28T13:40:56-04:00

Yes indeed!

Response by SGT Chaz Wellington made Aug 28 at 2015 1:44 PM

2015-08-28T13:44:39-04:00

I would definitely go back. It's too bad that the age requirement is what it is. I am fully capable of completing any mission!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2015 2:27 PM

2015-08-28T14:27:35-04:00

Hell no I would not.
Active duty is way more administrative than you guys remember - plus I couldn't handle being treated like I once did. I am way more settled in myself as a person.

Response by SGT Brandon Bergeron made Aug 28 at 2015 8:33 PM

2015-08-28T20:33:38-04:00

Nope I left AD due to the bs. I enjoy being the guard and working my civilian job.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2015 7:57 AM

2015-08-29T07:57:33-04:00

Indeed. Through all the B.S. The military is by far one of the easiest jobs in the world, in my opinion. Do what your told and be on time, and one has the ability to progress quickly. To this day Iam still bewildered by how difficult that is to accomplish for some people.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2015 8:01 AM

2015-08-29T08:01:31-04:00

I can't remember the regulation off-hand however while I was at meb board at ft. Stewart I was informed that due strictly to medical issues one cannot be prevented from attending the board. Definitely look into it, for me it would of made a difference in the rank I was retired in.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2015 8:06 AM

2015-08-29T08:06:29-04:00

It may sound weird but even as a young soldier I was motivated to become an NCO by the poor leadership I had. I learned what not to do and wanted to ensure future soldiers would have a real leader they would want to emulate.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2015 8:24 AM

2015-08-29T08:24:42-04:00

About 6 months prior to my ETS I had a job lined up to work in Dubai as a UH-60 Standardized Flight Instructor for Non-Rated Crewmembers. Sadly due to an accident that has left my back a mess, I had to go through the Medical Evaluation Board and am no longer able to pass a flight physical. Although I was permantly retired, I would return every benefit I receive to not have these issues and fly once more.

Response by SPC James Seigars made Aug 29 at 2015 12:40 PM

2015-08-29T12:40:34-04:00

That is a hard question to answer. I guess it depends on when I was being asked. I went into the army in 1985 when the DI's could still motivate you if needed and got out when "don't ask, don't tell" was abolished. I don't have anything against LGBT people, but why does everyone have to know they are? Last I remember fraternization is against the UCMJ so why would I have to know if a male or female co-worker likes me sexually or not? If you go back to before they had the stress cards in training and asked me I would say yes in a second, now I just don't know.

Response by SGT David Crutchfield made Aug 30 at 2015 10:19 PM

2015-08-30T22:19:43-04:00

Not nowadays

Response by SGT Clayton Ferguson made Aug 30 at 2015 10:46 PM

2015-08-30T22:46:07-04:00

seeing as how i got forced out due to injuries there is no way i could short of new ankle ,knees ,back and shoulders. The other is cus i turned in two of my soldiers for sexually assaulting another. Of course it all went under a rug some where and i got marked as the bad guy.. I miss my soldiers and i miss the life. But i will never trust the military again. Not with my life and not with the life of my loved ones..

Response by SGT John Wesley made Aug 31 at 2015 10:22 PM

2015-08-31T22:22:20-04:00

Yes!
Reality: Couldn't pass the PT Test, ain't carrying no ruck and my feet ache just thinking about those boots!
No!

Response by SGT Apollo Sharpe made Sep 3 at 2015 5:26 PM

2015-09-03T17:26:54-04:00

No, I'm good. My health had started failing & I was severely disgruntled. I think it really has something to do with being in what I call the "dis-functional" part of the army (non-divisional) for so long. Now, I'm 80% disabled. If my health returned, I think I'd just try my best to enjoy life & be thankful for good health.

Response by SGT Jason Brunson made Sep 4 at 2015 6:47 AM

2015-09-04T06:47:19-04:00

Yes I would go backt

Response by SGT Michael Bair made Sep 9 at 2015 6:54 PM

2015-09-09T18:54:58-04:00

I miss it a whole hell if a lot, but I'm going to have to say no. Physically unable and don't think I can handle the politics.

Response by SGT John Thomas made Sep 10 at 2015 2:05 PM

2015-09-10T14:05:37-04:00

Not under this joke of a president's administration.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2015 1:39 PM

2015-09-12T13:39:21-04:00

I'm 47, I doubt they would take me back, but if this is utopia, yes, I would go back in a heartbeat.

Response by SGT Rick Moss made Sep 13 at 2015 8:39 PM

2015-09-13T20:39:46-04:00

Absolutely!

Response by SGT Theodis Young made Sep 14 at 2015 7:01 PM

2015-09-14T19:01:12-04:00

No not the so called new Army. Nah I'll pass.

Response by SGT Robert Schaefer made Sep 15 at 2015 4:00 PM

2015-09-15T16:00:54-04:00

Yes I would love to go back on active duty. I just would not go back to the 82nd Airborne Division my unit was the worst. If you can lose a 9mm pistol and get people blown up you get to stay in and reenlist and if you get a sexual assault charge you get to stay in and if you fail jumpmaster school like my last commander you get to stay. I would reenlist and go to Louisiana,Germany,Italy.

Response by SGT James Tyo made Sep 15 at 2015 8:55 PM

2015-09-15T20:55:20-04:00

Yes! Waiting for Secretary Ash Carter to read my letter.

Response by SGT James LeFebvre made Sep 16 at 2015 12:27 AM

2015-09-16T00:27:55-04:00

No hesitation at all.

Response by SGT Cody Denison made Sep 18 at 2015 9:15 PM

2015-09-18T21:15:31-04:00

I would on a heartbeat

Response by SGT Jayson Mocarsky made Sep 28 at 2015 8:56 PM

2015-09-28T20:56:35-04:00

I miss the army!! There's not a day that goes by that I don't miss the uniform and the brotherhood and sisterhood mentality. But I don't miss the bullshit politics. The army has become so politically correct with everything we've gotten lost from are actual mission.

Response by SGT Aron Houghton made Oct 8 at 2015 3:21 PM

2015-10-08T15:21:13-04:00

Funny thing is, I always have these dreams where I did go back in and I am happy. Almost feels right. Guess that's a YES for me

Response by SFC Thomas Howes made Oct 29 at 2015 5:02 PM

2015-10-29T17:02:48-04:00

Yes I would

Response by SGT Darrell Toquinto made Nov 17 at 2015 1:53 PM

2015-11-17T13:53:04-05:00

I would in a heartbeat.

Response by SGT James Tridle made Nov 30 at 2015 4:15 PM

2015-11-30T16:15:37-05:00

In a heart beat. Miss it a lot. Miss being part of the mission. And would love to go back to germany.

Response by SFC Thomas Howes made Nov 30 at 2015 4:50 PM

2015-11-30T16:50:23-05:00

I would go back in if I could why not

Response by SGT Rolando R. made Feb 23 at 2016 12:12 PM

2016-02-23T12:12:56-05:00

In a heartbeat!

Response by SGT James Tyo made Feb 25 at 2016 1:32 PM

2016-02-25T13:32:21-05:00

YES! Will the Honorable Ash Carter let me?