Posted on Mar 16, 2015
Is the reason why you joined the same reason why you serve?
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We all joined for a reason, a baby on the way, a job lost, a family Service tradition or a true desire on serving the Country. After losing +80lbs, I joined because I wanted to prove myself how far I could go. BCT had a different meaning for me, being 31 and ex obese, just being there was an accomplishment. Once I passed the BCT, the pride in serving started growing and now I feel proud of wearing my ACU every day. My wife was complaining this morning about that she had to go to work and asked me, don't you want to stay home everyday? I realized that I like what I do, everyday. The question is, is still the reason why you joined the same reason you serve?
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Like most, I joined directly out of High School for the chance to get away from my hometown in WI. Through my 24 year journey my Service shaped me into the man I am today, with a sense of pride in my Nation and a bond with my Brothers and Sisters in Arms.
So, although, my reason for joining is much different than my reason for serving...the end result is/was life changing/focusing.
So, although, my reason for joining is much different than my reason for serving...the end result is/was life changing/focusing.
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MSgt Michael Durkee the military life has helped me to get things straight. When you joined I was 8 years old, sometimes I wish I joined earlier, sometimes not.
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Nerdily, my reasons were John Wayne and the 1980's GI Joe cartoons. Now, its because I am part of something bigger, and the shining bright look of pride my wife and daughters have when they look at me in uniform.
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