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When my husband joined, his recruiter was pretty much truthful. He played up certain aspects, like traveling the world, but he didn't lie and say he'd get any job he wanted when he got out, that he could definitely serve with his best friend (who joined at the same time, they were sent to separate bases), or that if I joined (I thought about it for awhile) that we would definitely be stationed together if we married. The traveling thing wasn't even that exaggerated; hubby has been to some fantastic places that I will probably never see. His military experience was for the most part, a very good thing.
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As far as opting out, I can understand wanting to opt out underage children, but since Selective Service is mandatory and not optional, once a man hits 18, he'll most likely be contacted anyway. I guess it can prevent "pestering" for a couple years at best.
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Formerly Medusa
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