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Originally Posted by Seaver
Only if they're standard Infantry. Many people go in to be communications, logistics, mechanics, medics, engineers, or nuclear technicians. They have VERY good job training which are in high demand in civilian world.
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I know MANY people that have seperated and retired from the military. Very few use ANY of the skills taught. While it may seem that the skill learned in the military will transfer to the civilian world, many more do not. My personal experience is very limited in its civilian use. I do not know of any civilian airliners that that utilize infrared/laser or carry bombs. I also recall a time when the military members would be able to take some college courses and prepare for their future employment. This diminished greatly when Clinton created the "Do More With Less" military. 12 hour shifts, deployments, and exercises left many wondering whether to remain in the military until retirement. I know people that had 17 years in that reluctantly seperated. Just 3 years left until retirement and their families urged them to throw away all that they had earned. Just how bad can it get?
Not that I am bitter. I just dealt with the VA. What a fucking crew that they have down there. They don't listen, they don't even return your calls. They do schedule you for appointments and when you show up, they have no idea why you are there. Hours of pay lost, with no vocational benefit.