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Originally posted by [Labret]
As if half the kids who joined right now joined thinking they would go to war?
The military in this country is for kids who cant make it to college. Not because they want to fight. Its an easy way out of the ghetto, and an easy way for Joe Ignorant American to get a trade without having to spend 6 years book learnin.
Im not saying everyone is like that, but I am sure its a fucking staggering figure. Every kid I have ever known who joined the military did so to learn a trade, not to fight.
Yup.
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My son is in his 20's. His best friend signed up for the army because he couldn't afford college. That was right after highschool 1999.
I just got of the phone with my kid, he told me that Chris is in Iraq (we are digging for old pictures now) and Chris's parents gave me his units address.
I have known Chris since he was 12. He went in for 4 years and supposed to get out in August this year. UHM, don't think he is getting out.
I agree, nobody things they will go to war, its not like the Army advertises, Join Now and go to WAR. they say JOIN now and get your college paid for.
Looks like its paying off for the army now eh?