Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Bill, What exactly is he interested in? I thought you had said earlier he wanted to become a police officer. Is there any way that you can talk him in to staying home and taking classes in criminal justice at the community college until he is able to take the test there or even finding more out about the testing in Florida if that is in fact where he want s to live ultimately? $40,000 sounds like alot of money to a young adult. Did he let you go with him when he signed up or spoke to the recruiter at all? If he is not able to get into the Air Force which branch will he be going into? I don't know much about the military like I used to and that was 20 years ago and I was NEVER meant to be a military wife, LOL. They didn't like me cuz I wasn't one to keep quiet. Imagine that, me??? I used to tell them when we were stationed in Germany(hated it, by the way) that signed HIS name on the dotted line not mine so as an American I could say whatever I wanted to whoever I wanted and I didn't have to follow any of their orders. they used to tell him to tell me and he used to stop them right at that point and say,"I'm not tellin her, YOU go tell her, lol". At that time they really didn't like family men in the military. It was much easier to handle single men. I imagine it is the same today. Not that we had kids, it was just him and I but I was there because he was going to be stationed in Germany for 2 years. It was awful for me. I got "culture shock". Remember the stuff you learned about in social studies in high school, LOL? That was me, standing on a corner waiting for a bus to take me to the German marketplatz!!! No friends, no family, a 2 yr wait for a job of any kind(only jobs available were on base b/c jobs on the economy were not given to Americans). We had no money to travel so no sightseeing. I stayed 7 months. Like I said I don't know much about the National Guard but isn't that the branch of the military that mostly stays stateside and helps with stuff like the fires that are going on now in California and things like that? I do know that they are offering huge bonuses now because the rate of kids joining is way down. They are trying to avoid a draft which scares the bejeebers out of me, I have several nephews. My daughters friend just went into the Marines at the age of 17. I'm so afraid for these young boys, I'd really like for the age of recruitment to be raised to 21 but who am I kidding? I know you and your wife must be very afraid for him and for yourselves and his future as I would be and I'm sure any of us in your position would be. I would also be proud that he wants to serve his country. I support our troops 100% don't get me wrong, I just hate war, especially when our boys, girls, men and women are losing so much. My thoughts are with you and Judy and with his decision. Hugs Peggy > >> > Hi Shirley Judy went to open our front curtain and she told me we have been Tee-Peed. She told he has a nice job this afternoon now. Judy and I both figure it was his friends that did it. No one else had it done.> > > > My son has decided to join the national guard. Several from New Castle met at the local Armory and they went to Muncie for more info about joining. This Tuesday he takes a test and he already passed one a few days ago to see if he is smart enough. I am not sure what the second one is about. > > He will get to go and do some things with the guard during the months until he graduates from High School.> > Bill> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 He is still interested in doing law inforcement of some kind. Judy and I told him he can talk to the recruiter but don't sign anything until we speak the recruiter. when I was age I had considered the military and would have if I didn't have a girl friend at that time. I told last night he should be glad I didn't join cause I never would have met his mom.. I had no war to worry with and he will. Judy and I know we need to go with his decision. Bill Re: Sneaky Sprankster!/ Bill, What exactly is he interested in? I thought you had said earlier he wanted to become a police officer. Is there any way that you can talk him in to staying home and taking classes in criminal justice at the community college until he is able to take the test there or even finding more out about the testing in Florida if that is in fact where he want s to live ultimately? $40,000 sounds like alot of money to a young adult. Did he let you go with him when he signed up or spoke to the recruiter at all? If he is not able to get into the Air Force which branch will he be going into? I don't know much about the military like I used to and that was 20 years ago and I was NEVER meant to be a military wife, LOL. They didn't like me cuz I wasn't one to keep quiet. Imagine that, me??? I used to tell them when we were stationed in Germany(hated it, by the way) that signed HIS name on the dotted line not mine so as an American I could say whatever I wanted to whoever I wanted and I didn't have to follow any of their orders. they used to tell him to tell me and he used to stop them right at that point and say,"I'm not tellin her, YOU go tell her, lol". At that time they really didn't like family men in the military. It was much easier to handle single men. I imagine it is the same today. Not that we had kids, it was just him and I but I was there because he was going to be stationed in Germany for 2 years. It was awful for me. I got "culture shock". Remember the stuff you learned about in social studies in high school, LOL? That was me, standing on a corner waiting for a bus to take me to the German marketplatz!!! No friends, no family, a 2 yr wait for a job of any kind(only jobs available were on base b/c jobs on the economy were not given to Americans). We had no money to travel so no sightseeing. I stayed 7 months. Like I said I don't know much about the National Guard but isn't that the branch of the military that mostly stays stateside and helps with stuff like the fires that are going on now in California and things like that? I do know that they are offering huge bonuses now because the rate of kids joining is way down. They are trying to avoid a draft which scares the bejeebers out of me, I have several nephews. My daughters friend just went into the Marines at the age of 17. I'm so afraid for these young boys, I'd really like for the age of recruitment to be raised to 21 but who am I kidding? I know you and your wife must be very afraid for him and for yourselves and his future as I would be and I'm sure any of us in your position would be. I would also be proud that he wants to serve his country. I support our troops 100% don't get me wrong, I just hate war, especially when our boys, girls, men and women are losing so much. My thoughts are with you and Judy and with his decision. Hugs Peggy > >> > Hi Shirley Judy went to open our front curtain and she told me we have been Tee-Peed. She told he has a nice job this afternoon now. Judy and I both figure it was his friends that did it. No one else had it done.> > > > My son has decided to join the national guard. Several from New Castle met at the local Armory and they went to Muncie for more info about joining. This Tuesday he takes a test and he already passed one a few days ago to see if he is smart enough. I am not sure what the second one is about. > > He will get to go and do some things with the guard during the months until he graduates from High School.> > Bill> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Did you get your daily planner from Copaxone? I have gotten one every year since taking my Copaxone. It is a waste to send me one I have never used it. took his 3 hour test and he did well on it. His recruiter picked up after he got home from school. They went to Ball State for the testing. This was the first time I had met his recruiter and I told him Judy and I want to sit down and talk with him. He wanted to do it after he brought home. Judy and were going to a holloween event and could not do it tonight. I did ask him if now has a free ticket to Iraq and the recruiter told me no. He is able to put a hold on having to do that. He told me will be free to attend a college. I liked that it saves us a lot of money. Hopefully with his bonus money he can buy a car. Bill Re: Sneaky Sprankster!/ Bill, What exactly is he interested in? I thought you had said earlier he wanted to become a police officer. Is there any way that you can talk him in to staying home and taking classes in criminal justice at the community college until he is able to take the test there or even finding more out about the testing in Florida if that is in fact where he want s to live ultimately? $40,000 sounds like alot of money to a young adult. Did he let you go with him when he signed up or spoke to the recruiter at all? If he is not able to get into the Air Force which branch will he be going into? I don't know much about the military like I used to and that was 20 years ago and I was NEVER meant to be a military wife, LOL. They didn't like me cuz I wasn't one to keep quiet. Imagine that, me??? I used to tell them when we were stationed in Germany(hated it, by the way) that signed HIS name on the dotted line not mine so as an American I could say whatever I wanted to whoever I wanted and I didn't have to follow any of their orders. they used to tell him to tell me and he used to stop them right at that point and say,"I'm not tellin her, YOU go tell her, lol". At that time they really didn't like family men in the military. It was much easier to handle single men. I imagine it is the same today. Not that we had kids, it was just him and I but I was there because he was going to be stationed in Germany for 2 years. It was awful for me. I got "culture shock". Remember the stuff you learned about in social studies in high school, LOL? That was me, standing on a corner waiting for a bus to take me to the German marketplatz!!! No friends, no family, a 2 yr wait for a job of any kind(only jobs available were on base b/c jobs on the economy were not given to Americans). We had no money to travel so no sightseeing. I stayed 7 months. Like I said I don't know much about the National Guard but isn't that the branch of the military that mostly stays stateside and helps with stuff like the fires that are going on now in California and things like that? I do know that they are offering huge bonuses now because the rate of kids joining is way down. They are trying to avoid a draft which scares the bejeebers out of me, I have several nephews. My daughters friend just went into the Marines at the age of 17. I'm so afraid for these young boys, I'd really like for the age of recruitment to be raised to 21 but who am I kidding? I know you and your wife must be very afraid for him and for yourselves and his future as I would be and I'm sure any of us in your position would be. I would also be proud that he wants to serve his country. I support our troops 100% don't get me wrong, I just hate war, especially when our boys, girls, men and women are losing so much. My thoughts are with you and Judy and with his decision. Hugs Peggy > >> > Hi Shirley Judy went to open our front curtain and she told me we have been Tee-Peed. She told he has a nice job this afternoon now. Judy and I both figure it was his friends that did it. No one else had it done.> > > > My son has decided to join the national guard. Several from New Castle met at the local Armory and they went to Muncie for more info about joining. This Tuesday he takes a test and he already passed one a few days ago to see if he is smart enough. I am not sure what the second one is about. > > He will get to go and do some things with the guard during the months until he graduates from High School.> > Bill> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Bill, Glad that did well on his test. The Air Force will be a good place for him. Full of opportunities to learn valuable skills for the civilian world when he is finished with his tour of duty. You are right to ask questions of the recruiter. Make sure you ask for specifics of what schools he can attend. Is the bonus money tied to any certain job positions? Sometimes the bonus is tied to going into jobs that are high need for a reason. I am thrilled for . The military is a great for many young people. Overseas travel and living in different places opens up a whole new world. Living in places like Germany, Japan and the Middle East made me a see the world differently. I loved living overseas and considered it an adventure. If you have a positive attitude, you can learn and experience a new culture. Have a good day, From an Army brat, Navy wife and Air Force Mom, Connie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of MS-Bill Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:12 PM To: MSersLife Subject: Re: Re: Sneaky Sprankster!/ Did you get your daily planner from Copaxone? I have gotten one every year since taking my Copaxone. It is a waste to send me one I have never used it. took his 3 hour test and he did well on it. His recruiter picked up after he got home from school. They went to Ball State for the testing. This was the first time I had met his recruiter and I told him Judy and I want to sit down and talk with him. He wanted to do it after he brought home. Judy and were going to a holloween event and could not do it tonight. I did ask him if now has a free ticket to Iraq and the recruiter told me no. He is able to put a hold on having to do that. He told me will be free to attend a college. I liked that it saves us a lot of money. Hopefully with his bonus money he can buy a car. Bill Re: Sneaky Sprankster!/ Bill, What exactly is he interested in? I thought you had said earlier he wanted to become a police officer. Is there any way that you can talk him in to staying home and taking classes in criminal justice at the community college until he is able to take the test there or even finding more out about the testing in Florida if that is in fact where he want s to live ultimately? $40,000 sounds like alot of money to a young adult. Did he let you go with him when he signed up or spoke to the recruiter at all? If he is not able to get into the Air Force which branch will he be going into? I don't know much about the military like I used to and that was 20 years ago and I was NEVER meant to be a military wife, LOL. They didn't like me cuz I wasn't one to keep quiet. Imagine that, me??? I used to tell them when we were stationed in Germany(hated it, by the way) that signed HIS name on the dotted line not mine so as an American I could say whatever I wanted to whoever I wanted and I didn't have to follow any of their orders. they used to tell him to tell me and he used to stop them right at that point and say, " I'm not tellin her, YOU go tell her, lol " . At that time they really didn't like family men in the military. It was much easier to handle single men. I imagine it is the same today. Not that we had kids, it was just him and I but I was there because he was going to be stationed in Germany for 2 years. It was awful for me. I got " culture shock " . Remember the stuff you learned about in social studies in high school, LOL? That was me, standing on a corner waiting for a bus to take me to the German marketplatz!!! No friends, no family, a 2 yr wait for a job of any kind(only jobs available were on base b/c jobs on the economy were not given to Americans). We had no money to travel so no sightseeing. I stayed 7 months. Like I said I don't know much about the National Guard but isn't that the branch of the military that mostly stays stateside and helps with stuff like the fires that are going on now in California and things like that? I do know that they are offering huge bonuses now because the rate of kids joining is way down. They are trying to avoid a draft which scares the bejeebers out of me, I have several nephews. My daughters friend just went into the Marines at the age of 17. I'm so afraid for these young boys, I'd really like for the age of recruitment to be raised to 21 but who am I kidding? I know you and your wife must be very afraid for him and for yourselves and his future as I would be and I'm sure any of us in your position would be. I would also be proud that he wants to serve his country. I support our troops 100% don't get me wrong, I just hate war, especially when our boys, girls, men and women are losing so much. My thoughts are with you and Judy and with his decision. Hugs Peggy > > > > Hi Shirley Judy went to open our front curtain and she told me we have been Tee-Peed. She told he has a nice job this afternoon now. Judy and I both figure it was his friends that did it. No one else had it done. > > > > My son has decided to join the national guard. Several from New Castle met at the local Armory and they went to Muncie for more info about joining. This Tuesday he takes a test and he already passed one a few days ago to see if he is smart enough. I am not sure what the second one is about. > > He will get to go and do some things with the guard during the months until he graduates from High School. > > Bill > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 changed to going into the National Guard, what he was interested in from the Air Force they only accepted so many and he was afraid his odds making it wasn't good. The National Guard sounds good for him. Bill Re: Sneaky Sprankster!/ Bill, What exactly is he interested in? I thought you had said earlier he wanted to become a police officer. Is there any way that you can talk him in to staying home and taking classes in criminal justice at the community college until he is able to take the test there or even finding more out about the testing in Florida if that is in fact where he want s to live ultimately? $40,000 sounds like alot of money to a young adult. Did he let you go with him when he signed up or spoke to the recruiter at all? If he is not able to get into the Air Force which branch will he be going into? I don't know much about the military like I used to and that was 20 years ago and I was NEVER meant to be a military wife, LOL. They didn't like me cuz I wasn't one to keep quiet. Imagine that, me??? I used to tell them when we were stationed in Germany(hated it, by the way) that signed HIS name on the dotted line not mine so as an American I could say whatever I wanted to whoever I wanted and I didn't have to follow any of their orders. they used to tell him to tell me and he used to stop them right at that point and say,"I'm not tellin her, YOU go tell her, lol". At that time they really didn't like family men in the military. It was much easier to handle single men. I imagine it is the same today. Not that we had kids, it was just him and I but I was there because he was going to be stationed in Germany for 2 years. It was awful for me. I got "culture shock". Remember the stuff you learned about in social studies in high school, LOL? That was me, standing on a corner waiting for a bus to take me to the German marketplatz!!! No friends, no family, a 2 yr wait for a job of any kind(only jobs available were on base b/c jobs on the economy were not given to Americans). We had no money to travel so no sightseeing. I stayed 7 months. Like I said I don't know much about the National Guard but isn't that the branch of the military that mostly stays stateside and helps with stuff like the fires that are going on now in California and things like that? I do know that they are offering huge bonuses now because the rate of kids joining is way down. They are trying to avoid a draft which scares the bejeebers out of me, I have several nephews. My daughters friend just went into the Marines at the age of 17. I'm so afraid for these young boys, I'd really like for the age of recruitment to be raised to 21 but who am I kidding? I know you and your wife must be very afraid for him and for yourselves and his future as I would be and I'm sure any of us in your position would be. I would also be proud that he wants to serve his country. I support our troops 100% don't get me wrong, I just hate war, especially when our boys, girls, men and women are losing so much. My thoughts are with you and Judy and with his decision. Hugs Peggy > >> > Hi Shirley Judy went to open our front curtain and she told me we have been Tee-Peed. She told he has a nice job this afternoon now. Judy and I both figure it was his friends that did it. No one else had it done.> > > > My son has decided to join the national guard. Several from New Castle met at the local Armory and they went to Muncie for more info about joining. This Tuesday he takes a test and he already passed one a few days ago to see if he is smart enough. I am not sure what the second one is about. > > He will get to go and do some things with the guard during the months until he graduates from High School.> > Bill> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Bill he would do better to do 4 years of college in criminal justice and then go in. He could name his job and be an officer. National Guard is more likely to be called up and for longer tours. That is the reality of what is going on. Active duty is on their 3 - 4th tour and Guard just get longer tours. @ Re: Sneaky Sprankster!/ Bill, What exactly is he interested in? I thought you had said earlier he wanted to become a police officer. Is there any way that you can talk him in to staying home and taking classes in criminal justice at the community college until he is able to take the test there or even finding more out about the testing in Florida if that is in fact where he want s to live ultimately? $40,000 sounds like alot of money to a young adult. Did he let you go with him when he signed up or spoke to the recruiter at all? If he is not able to get into the Air Force which branch will he be going into? I don't know much about the military like I used to and that was 20 years ago and I was NEVER meant to be a military wife, LOL. They didn't like me cuz I wasn't one to keep quiet. Imagine that, me??? I used to tell them when we were stationed in Germany(hated it, by the way) that signed HIS name on the dotted line not mine so as an American I could say whatever I wanted to whoever I wanted and I didn't have to follow any of their orders. they used to tell him to tell me and he used to stop them right at that point and say,"I'm not tellin her, YOU go tell her, lol". At that time they really didn't like family men in the military. It was much easier to handle single men. I imagine it is the same today. Not that we had kids, it was just him and I but I was there because he was going to be stationed in Germany for 2 years. It was awful for me. I got "culture shock". Remember the stuff you learned about in social studies in high school, LOL? That was me, standing on a corner waiting for a bus to take me to the German marketplatz!!! No friends, no family, a 2 yr wait for a job of any kind(only jobs available were on base b/c jobs on the economy were not given to Americans). We had no money to travel so no sightseeing. I stayed 7 months. Like I said I don't know much about the National Guard but isn't that the branch of the military that mostly stays stateside and helps with stuff like the fires that are going on now in California and things like that? I do know that they are offering huge bonuses now because the rate of kids joining is way down. They are trying to avoid a draft which scares the bejeebers out of me, I have several nephews. My daughters friend just went into the Marines at the age of 17. I'm so afraid for these young boys, I'd really like for the age of recruitment to be raised to 21 but who am I kidding? I know you and your wife must be very afraid for him and for yourselves and his future as I would be and I'm sure any of us in your position would be. I would also be proud that he wants to serve his country. I support our troops 100% don't get me wrong, I just hate war, especially when our boys, girls, men and women are losing so much. My thoughts are with you and Judy and with his decision. Hugs Peggy > >> > Hi Shirley Judy went to open our front curtain and she told me we have been Tee-Peed. She told he has a nice job this afternoon now. Judy and I both figure it was his friends that did it. No one else had it done.> > > > My son has decided to join the national guard. Several from New Castle met at the local Armory and they went to Muncie for more info about joining. This Tuesday he takes a test and he already passed one a few days ago to see if he is smart enough. I am not sure what the second one is about. > > He will get to go and do some things with the guard during the months until he graduates from High School.> > Bill> >> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1098 - Release Date: 10/29/2007 9:28 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I am glad he wants to go into the National Guard he needs what they can do for him. I still wish I had gone in when I was his age. My son talks all the time about going into the military, not sure why Judy and I have never pushed it on either of the boys. Bill Re: Sneaky Sprankster!/ Bill, What exactly is he interested in? I thought you had said earlier he wanted to become a police officer. Is there any way that you can talk him in to staying home and taking classes in criminal justice at the community college until he is able to take the test there or even finding more out about the testing in Florida if that is in fact where he want s to live ultimately? $40,000 sounds like alot of money to a young adult. Did he let you go with him when he signed up or spoke to the recruiter at all? If he is not able to get into the Air Force which branch will he be going into? I don't know much about the military like I used to and that was 20 years ago and I was NEVER meant to be a military wife, LOL. They didn't like me cuz I wasn't one to keep quiet. Imagine that, me??? I used to tell them when we were stationed in Germany(hated it, by the way) that signed HIS name on the dotted line not mine so as an American I could say whatever I wanted to whoever I wanted and I didn't have to follow any of their orders they used to tell him to tell me and he used to stop them right at that point and say,"I'm not tellin her, YOU go tell her, lol". At that time they really didn't like family men in the military. It was much easier to handle single men. I imagine it is the same today. Not that we had kids, it was just him and I but I was there because he was going to be stationed in Germany for 2 years. It was awful for me. I got "culture shock". Remember the stuff you learned about in social studies in high school, LOL? That was me, standing on a corner waiting for a bus to take me to the German marketplatz!!! No friends, no family, a 2 yr wait for a job of any kind(only jobs available were on base b/c jobs on the economy were not given to Americans). We had no money to travel so no sightseeing. I stayed 7 months. Like I said I don't know much about the National Guard but isn't that the branch of the military that mostly stays stateside and helps with stuff like the fires that are going on now in California and things like that? I do know that they are offering huge bonuses now because the rate of kids joining is way down. They are trying to avoid a draft which scares the bejeebers out of me, I have several nephews. My daughters friend just went into the Marines at the age of 17. I'm so afraid for these young boys, I'd really like for the age of recruitment to be raised to 21 but who am I kidding? I know you and your wife must be very afraid for him and for yourselves and his future as I would be and I'm sure any of us in your position would be. I would also be proud that he wants to serve his country. I support our troops 100% don't get me wrong, I just hate war, especially when our boys, girls, men and women are losing so much. My thoughts are with you and Judy and with his decision. Hugs Peggy > >> > Hi Shirley Judy went to open our front curtain and she told me we have been Tee-Peed. She told he has a nice job this afternoon now. Judy and I both figure it was his friends that did it. No one else had it done.> > > > My son has decided to join the national guard. Several from New Castle met at the local Armory and they went to Muncie for more info about joining. This Tuesday he takes a test and he already passed one a few days ago to see if he is smart enough. I am not sure what the second one is about. > > He will get to go and do some things with the guard during the months until he graduates from High School.> > Bill> >> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1098 - Release Date: 10/29/2007 9:28 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Yes! And any National Guard troop can be federally mandated to become a Reserve Unit, and the lad sent to war--it is NOT as it used to be where they were certain to serve in relative safety at home. Anne is correct! love, n, mom of an Army Veteran who narrowly missed the Gulf War. . . --------- Re: Sneaky Sprankster!/ > > > Bill, > > What exactly is he interested in? I thought you had said earlier he wanted > to become a police officer. Is there any way that you can talk him in to staying > home and taking classes in criminal justice at the community college until he is > able to take the test there or even finding more out about the testing in > Florida if that is in fact where he want s to live ultimately? > > $40,000 sounds like alot of money to a young adult. Did he let you go > with him when he signed up or spoke to the recruiter at all? If he is not able > to get into the Air Force which branch will he be going into? I don't know much > about the military like I used to and that was 20 years ago and I was NEVER > meant to be a military wife, LOL. They didn't like me cuz I wasn't one to keep > quiet. Imagine that, me??? I used to tell them when we were stationed in > Germany(hated it, by the way) that signed HIS name on the dotted line not > mine so as an American I could say whatever I wanted to whoever I wanted and I > didn't have to follow any of their orders. they used to tell him to tell me and > he used to stop them right at that point and say, " I'm not tellin her, YOU go > tell her, lol " . > > At that time they really didn't like family men in the military. It was > much easier to handle single men. I imagine it is the same today. Not that we > had kids, it was just him and I but I was there because he was going to be > stationed in Germany for 2 years. It was awful for me. I got " culture shock " . > Remember the stuff you learned about in social studies in high school, LOL? That > was me, standing on a corner waiting for a bus to take me to the German > marketplatz!!! No friends, no family, a 2 yr wait for a job of any kind(only > jobs available were on base b/c jobs on the economy were not given to > Americans). We had no money to travel so no sightseeing. I stayed 7 months. > > Like I said I don't know much about the National Guard but isn't that the > branch of the military that mostly stays stateside and helps with stuff like the > fires that are going on now in California and things like that? > > I do know that they are offering huge bonuses now because the rate of kids > joining is way down. They are trying to avoid a draft which scares the bejeebers > out of me, I have several nephews. My daughters friend just went into the > Marines at the age of 17. I'm so afraid for these young boys, I'd really like > for the age of recruitment to be raised to 21 but who am I kidding? > > I know you and your wife must be very afraid for him and for yourselves > and his future as I would be and I'm sure any of us in your position would be. I > would also be proud that he wants to serve his country. I support our troops > 100% don't get me wrong, I just hate war, especially when our boys, girls, men > and women are losing so much. > > My thoughts are with you and Judy and with his decision. > > Hugs > > Peggy > > > > >> > Hi Shirley Judy went to open our front curtain and she told me we have been Tee-Peed. She told he has a nice job this afternoon now. Judy and I both figure it was his friends that did it. No one else had it done.> > > > My son has decided to join the national guard. Several from New Castle met at the local Armory and they went to Muncie for more info about joining. This Tuesday he takes a test and he already passed one a few days ago to see if he is smart enough. I am not sure what the second one is about. > > He will get to go and do some things with the guard during the months until he graduates from High School.> > Bill> >> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1098 - Release Date: 10/29/2007 9:28 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Bill, I only spoke up because I live outside Lawton - Fort Sill, OK. We are combined arms training. 24/7. Field Artillery and MLRS - no real shooting war so they are rotating back to the sandbox as infantry and going on foot patrols and convoys. It is the kids - the recruits that go through here for basic and AIT. I am an Army brat and married Army twice. I support the troops and their families - I can't recommend it to your son. I have a grandson who is a junior in high school (17) and a nephew who is a year younger at 16 - no I can't in good conscious recommend it to any young person. Re: Sneaky Sprankster!/> > > Bill,> > What exactly is he interested in? I thought you had said earlier he wanted > to become a police officer. Is there any way that you can talk him in to staying > home and taking classes in criminal justice at the community college until he is > able to take the test there or even finding more out about the testing in > Florida if that is in fact where he want s to live ultimately?> > $40,000 sounds like alot of money to a young adult. Did he let you go > with him when he signed up or spoke to the recruiter at all? If he is not able > to get into the Air Force which branch will he be going into? I don't know much > about the military like I used to and that was 20 years ago and I was NEVER > meant to be a military wife, LOL. They didn't like me cuz I wasn't one to keep > quiet. Imagine that, me??? I used to tell them when we were stationed in > Germany(hated it, by the way) that signed HIS name on the dotted line not > mine so as an American I could say whatever I wanted to whoever I wanted and I > didn't have to follow any of their orders. they used to tell him to tell me and > he used to stop them right at that point and say,"I'm not tellin her, YOU go > tell her, lol". > > At that time they really didn't like family men in the military. It was > much easier to handle single men. I imagine it is the same today. Not that we > had kids, it was just him and I but I was there because he was going to be > stationed in Germany for 2 years. It was awful for me. I got "culture shock". > Remember the stuff you learned about in social studies in high school, LOL? That > was me, standing on a corner waiting for a bus to take me to the German > marketplatz!!! No friends, no family, a 2 yr wait for a job of any kind(only > jobs available were on base b/c jobs on the economy were not given to > Americans). We had no money to travel so no sightseeing. I stayed 7 months.> > Like I said I don't know much about the National Guard but isn't that the > branch of the military that mostly stays stateside and helps with stuff like the > fires that are going on now in California and things like that? > > I do know that they are offering huge bonuses now because the rate of kids > joining is way down. They are trying to avoid a draft which scares the bejeebers > out of me, I have several nephews. My daughters friend just went into the > Marines at the age of 17. I'm so afraid for these young boys, I'd really like > for the age of recruitment to be raised to 21 but who am I kidding?> > I know you and your wife must be very afraid for him and for yourselves > and his future as I would be and I'm sure any of us in your position would be. I > would also be proud that he wants to serve his country. I support our troops > 100% don't get me wrong, I just hate war, especially when our boys, girls, men > and women are losing so much.> > My thoughts are with you and Judy and with his decision.> > Hugs> > Peggy> > > > > >> > > Hi Shirley Judy went to open our front curtain and she told me we have > been Tee-Peed. She told he has a nice job this afternoon now. Judy and I > both figure it was his friends that did it. No one else had it done.> > > > > > My son has decided to join the national guard. Several from > New Castle met at the local Armory and they went to Muncie for more info about > joining. This Tuesday he takes a test and he already passed one a few days ago > to see if he is smart enough. I am not sure what the second one is about. > > > He will get to go and do some things with the guard during the months > until he graduates from High School.> > > Bill> > >> >> > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------> > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1098 - Release Date: 10/29/2007 > 9:28 AM> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1098 - Release Date: 10/29/2007 9:28 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Thanks I will consider your info when we speak to his recruiter. Bill Re: Sneaky Sprankster!/> > > Bill,> > What exactly is he interested in? I thought you had said earlier he wanted > to become a police officer. Is there any way that you can talk him in to staying > home and taking classes in criminal justice at the community college until he is > able to take the test there or even finding more out about the testing in > Florida if that is in fact where he want s to live ultimately?> > $40,000 sounds like alot of money to a young adult. Did he let you go > with him when he signed up or spoke to the recruiter at all? If he is not able > to get into the Air Force which branch will he be going into? I don't know much > about the military like I used to and that was 20 years ago and I was NEVER > meant to be a military wife, LOL. They didn't like me cuz I wasn't one to keep > quiet. Imagine that, me??? I used to tell them when we were stationed in > Germany(hated it, by the way) that signed HIS name on the dotted line not > mine so as an American I could say whatever I wanted to whoever I wanted and I > didn't have to follow any of their orders. they used to tell him to tell me and > he used to stop them right at that point and say,"I'm not tellin her, YOU go > tell her, lol". > > At that time they really didn't like family men in the military. It was > much easier to handle single men. I imagine it is the same today. Not that we > had kids, it was just him and I but I was there because he was going to be > stationed in Germany for 2 years. It was awful for me. I got "culture shock". > Remember the stuff you learned about in social studies in high school, LOL? That > was me, standing on a corner waiting for a bus to take me to the German > marketplatz!!! No friends, no family, a 2 yr wait for a job of any kind(only > jobs available were on base b/c jobs on the economy were not given to > Americans). We had no money to travel so no sightseeing. I stayed 7 months.> > Like I said I don't know much about the National Guard but isn't that the > branch of the military that mostly stays stateside and helps with stuff like the > fires that are going on now in California and things like that? > > I do know that they are offering huge bonuses now because the rate of kids > joining is way down. They are trying to avoid a draft which scares the bejeebers > out of me, I have several nephews. My daughters friend just went into the > Marines at the age of 17. I'm so afraid for these young boys, I'd really like > for the age of recruitment to be raised to 21 but who am I kidding?> > I know you and your wife must be very afraid for him and for yourselves > and his future as I would be and I'm sure any of us in your position would be. I > would also be proud that he wants to serve his country. I support our troops > 100% don't get me wrong, I just hate war, especially when our boys, girls, men > and women are losing so much.> > My thoughts are with you and Judy and with his decision.> > Hugs> > Peggy> > > > > >> > > Hi Shirley Judy went to open our front curtain and she told me we have > been Tee-Peed. She told he has a nice job this afternoon now. Judy and I > both figure it was his friends that did it. No one else had it done.> > > > > > My son has decided to join the national guard. Several from > New Castle met at the local Armory and they went to Muncie for more info about > joining. This Tuesday he takes a test and he already passed one a few days ago > to see if he is smart enough. I am not sure what the second one is about. > > > He will get to go and do some things with the guard during the months > until he graduates from High School.> > > Bill> > >> >> > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------> > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1098 - Release Date: 10/29/2007 > 9:28 AM> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1098 - Release Date: 10/29/2007 9:28 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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