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Originally Posted by Crompsin
I enlisted in the US Army for purely selfish reasons.
I wanted to harden myself, test myself, push myself.
You'll find most enlisted members joined up for money / adventure.
I wasn't thinking about politics or the housing market when I signed.
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I second that except the Navy- an unexpectedly ended up with the Marines as a corpsman. Now that Im out I truly miss being in a environment where everyone around me is striving to be the best they can be. Sounds cliche-- but I really would rather be an hour early than a second late, I give 100% to every professional endeavor I perform, and I'm seen as being weird or a kiss ass, or making everyone else look bad. Espirit de Corps is not known in the civilian sector and its something I have had to learn to deal with and accept.
The US had it during WWII, but I dont know if its technology or Walmart something has happend-- now a person works just hard enougn not to get fired and is paid just enough so they dont quit..
I love the military, Im proud to have served, and glad we have an outstanding force, but when asked the question of the OP, I dont know how to answer in the way George has put my beliefs so well..
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