Life after the Army

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 16:38:17 -0400

I have decided to make the biggest leap of faith of my life. It’s actually a culmination of things. I will be leaving the Army, the Infantry, a brotherhood. I will be ETSing at 14 years (on my own accord) into an economy that’s in the tank, with a wife (whose also in the Army) and kids; I started an AR manufacturing business (the piece of equipment we take into combat to reunite bad guys with their virgins, also known as an M4, sorry for the sarcasm, lol) in an atmosphere that is extremely liberal and anti gun. I have been given nothing but words of encouragement since I made this decision, like, “why would you waste 14 years of your life?”, “You just got 6 years to go.”, and, “don’t be stupid!”. I see them as encouragement because that’s exactly what they said to the pioneers of this great country when they moved west. Or the greatest innovators of the 20th Century, Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, Nikola Tesla, and this could go on forever. I mean, don’t take this the wrong way, I am in no way shape or form calling myself an innovator, or a genius. After all Eugene Stoner gets all the credit for this gun. What I am saying is, that what I am doing is the very essence of what this country is, drop what you’re doing, bet everything you have on your ability, and most importantly, HAVE SOME BALLS!!! If it wasn’t for the Army I wouldn’t have the ability to do what I am doing now, so thank you to all the great service men and women, 99% of this country could never do what you do, you are the greatest Americans. So if you want to follow my progress, or maybe the lack there of, “Like” me on facebook.com/combatshooters. God Bless you, your family, and God Bless America.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2014 5:05 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 17:05:29 -0400

Fair winds and following seas to you...err... following artillery rounds. Good luck in your endeavor

Response by Cpl Matthew Wall made Aug 18 at 2014 2:27 PM

Cpl Matthew Wall — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:27:50 -0400

All I can say is good luck and hope it works out for you. However, I will tell you this, think about what 6 more years can do for you. Is that retirement pay going to be something that could make your life easier in the long run? Will that retirement pay help your family out in the long run. Will being able to go to the commissary and the likes be good for you? If you answered yes then maybe you should think about finishing out your 6 in the reserves. It isn't active and you don't have a huge commitment to it like you do with an active unit. Just something to think about.

God Bless you and Best Wishes!

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Aug 18 at 2014 7:08 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 19:08:05 -0400

I think I accidentally sent you (or someone!) a friend request with the name Combat Shooters but then i found the page and liked it lol.

Anyways! Best of luck to you. May God bless you and yours in your life after the Army.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2014 7:22 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 19:22:58 -0400

Mike, you and I have a lot in common brother. 14 yrs here as well, and I'm going into the same business market. Hit me up anytime, as I am always ready to help fellow Vetreprenuers!

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 18 at 2014 7:37 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 19:37:05 -0400

I have to say, yours is one of the biggest leaps of faith I have heard of in recent years, and I wish you all the best, Brother!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2014 9:05 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:05:06 -0400

Any particular features make your AR unique? Any Brand we should be on the look out for? Best wishes in your new endeavor. The wise man said, "To discover new lands...you must first lose sight of the shore."