https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-drove-you-to-take-the-oath <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? Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:27:23 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-drove-you-to-take-the-oath <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? SSG Cory Bacon Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:27:23 -0500 2015-02-18T19:27:23-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-drove-you-to-take-the-oath?n=484130&urlhash=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! CW5 Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:30:16 -0500 2015-02-18T19:30:16-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-drove-you-to-take-the-oath?n=484169&urlhash=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 SrA Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:49:47 -0500 2015-02-18T19:49:47-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-drove-you-to-take-the-oath?n=497672&urlhash=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. MSG Bob James Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:52:21 -0500 2015-02-25T14:52:21-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-drove-you-to-take-the-oath?n=500440&urlhash=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 PO2 Russ Skinner Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:10:29 -0500 2015-02-26T20:10:29-05:00 2015-02-18T19:27:23-05:00