SSG Cory Bacon 484122 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In today's society, only 1% of people take the step towards becoming a soldier. I've met people from all walks of life who joined the military for different reasons. Some joined because of family lineage, some for the thrill; some joined for pride, others for the love of their country. <br /><br />For me, I joined for a better future for my family. One with stability, a reason for my kids to be proud of me, and honestly, for insurance. I've always felt led to join out of service to my country as I feel all able-bodied people should, but my family would have to be the number one reason. <br /><br />How about you all? Why'd you join? Is there a reason you selected the branch you did? 2015-02-18T19:27:23-05:00 SSG Cory Bacon 484122

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In today's society, only 1% of people take the step towards becoming a soldier. I've met people from all walks of life who joined the military for different reasons. Some joined because of family lineage, some for the thrill; some joined for pride, others for the love of their country. <br /><br />For me, I joined for a better future for my family. One with stability, a reason for my kids to be proud of me, and honestly, for insurance. I've always felt led to join out of service to my country as I feel all able-bodied people should, but my family would have to be the number one reason. <br /><br />How about you all? Why'd you join? Is there a reason you selected the branch you did?

2015-02-18T19:27:23-05:00 2015-02-18T19:27:23-05:00 CW5 Private RallyPoint Member 484130

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have written this before ... My drive to take the oath was that it was the best option for a poor kid from upstate New York. I loved my country, but my real love of country came after I joined up. I felt I had two viable options: Work at the local mill or join the military. Because of finances, college seemed out of reach. I chose door #2, joined the DEP halfway through my Senior year in high school, and the rest is history. I am SOOO glad I took that oath!

2015-02-18T19:30:16-05:00 2015-02-18T19:30:16-05:00 SrA Private RallyPoint Member 484169

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My drive was Watching That silent Guard bury my Cousin after he was KIA in 2003 ouside mosul Iraq with the 101st Airborne

2015-02-18T19:49:47-05:00 2015-02-18T19:49:47-05:00 MSG Bob James 497672

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was drafted, ha! However, my LES statement shows 40 years service. So guess the reason I took the oath was because the Lord wanted me to serve and I just followed the path he showed me.

2015-02-25T14:52:21-05:00 2015-02-25T14:52:21-05:00 PO2 Russ Skinner 500440

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wanted training in the medical field-- my uncles that retired from the Navy, so it seemed natural to go there too. Besides- I wanted to get out on my own, and the Navy was a great way to start out my life

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