Posted by Mike (WA) on February 08, 2010 at 16:37:44 from (69.10.196.7):
In Reply to: O/T ARMY TIME SPENT posted by JR.Frye on February 08, 2010 at 10:33:42:
Army National Guard, 1969-1975. Sgt. E5, E Troop, 303d Armored Calvary, 81st Infantry Brigade. In those days, we joined the Guard to avoid Viet Nam (which worked for me). Now, join the Guard and meet Farouk. How times change.
I couldn't figure out why the service is able to continue to meet recruitment goals, in light of everybody getting multiple deployments. But I talked to a young fellow recently, and it turns out that the big hook for joining now is free college, period. Any where, any time. That's a pretty big benny, now, with college costs so high. The guy I talked to summed it up pretty well- "I feel I should serve my country- if I survive, I get free college; If I don't, well, I did my duty. Its a no-lose situation."
A little different outlook than I had 40 years ago, but I salute them for willingness to roll the dice.
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