Quote:
Originally posted by sailor
...every one of these people is one of the most wonderful people I have ever met--honest, true, and reliable. It could be coincidence, sure, but it seems to me that these people are better for their service. Did the military teach them something everyone else is lacking? What is it?
|
Well, I don't know so much about the
everyone else part, but I'll use a broad brush here and paint you a resounding "Yes".
They are taught duty, honor, pride, respect, loyalty and teamwork. I spent eight year in the United States Air Force. I wouldn't trade that time, or experience for anything in the world.
Quote:
Originally posted by Lebell
I've known many many people in the military, and like everyone else, some are great, some are jerks.
|
Unfortunately, what Lebell said is also true. But then again, you are going to have jerks and a**holes everywhere you go. They seem to breed faster than cockroaches. The military is, of course, no exception to this rule.
Quote:
|
Originally posted by jam161 im not really a fan of armies and such... they degrade people by screaming and yelling... why would you want to deal with that crap...
|
Feh...you've seen too many movies, my friend. Yeah, OK, maybe in Basic Training, but even then it's not that bad, if you just keep your nose clean and do what you are supposed to be doing.
As an end note, I will add that there is camaraderie amongst current and former members of the armed forces that a "civilian" will never comprehend.