Question about deploying after boot camp

SPC Kristen McCrea — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:52:07 -0500

Response by LTC Paul Heinlein made Nov 23 at 2014 3:04 PM

LTC Paul Heinlein — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 15:04:36 -0500

Sounds like a great opportunity to get experience, earns some veteran benefits, save/ earn some money for college. I would discuss volunteering and impacts with both your unit and your ROTC PMS.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 9:36 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:36:46 -0500

It really is a unique opportunity and I highly advise it while you are young. I am currently in Kuwait straight out of AIT (not exactly a deployment) but it has been an adventure especially with my MOS.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2014 4:06 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:06:39 -0500

Deploying is something everyone on the military should do. For some reason not everyone gets the opportunity to do so. The more you do, the better It looks on you when being looked at for promotions, schools and other favorable actions.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 4:24 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 04:24:35 -0500

When someone joins the service for the right reasons deployment isn't an issue. If you join under the assumption that you think you will never get deployed, you are wrong. Plain and simple. Deployment in the service is looked on as a right of passage, means you have served in a capacity to support your country and your team mates. Deployment for some can be awful, the worst experience they have ever endured. For some it's a blast, best thing they have ever done and want to come back for seconds. For all, it's an experience that they will never forget. Deployment is ultimately what you make of it, you can embrace the suck and move along smartly or you can dwell on your situation and join the poor me club. Some of the best friendships are made on deployment, you wind up building a strong bond to your comrades out there with you, make memories both good and bad and always have those stories to put a smile on your face when you see the same situation about to unfold in front of you. Don't be afraid of deployment, the unknown of it all is part of the adventure we all signed up for, not the college benefits.