kallend 2,150 #26 November 30, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteOthers step up to the plate and do their duty. If there were uniformed positions that could put a skill set like Bill's to *as effective use* as he could doing what he's done in the private sector for DOD, then I'm right there with you. For physicians, that's a no-brainer. For other professions, however, there's a distinct, unquestionable loss of efficacy in making a high-value individual an 11-bang-bang. True. I just see a whole lot of whiners and bullshitters out there on a regular basis. Bill's obviously not one of them and I should have picked another to respond to. Not really directed at him. Besides, I wouldn't make them all 11B. I was an 18C. Glad you reconsidered. All your 11Bs would be in a bit of a pickle without their engineer-designed equipment and weapons. Imagine how many more GIs would have died if all the physicists at Los Alamos had been issued rifles and sent to Guadalcanal, Peleliu or Iwo Jima instead.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #27 November 30, 2005 QuoteImagine how many more GIs would have died if all the physicists at Los Alamos had been issued rifles and sent to Guadalcanal, Peleliu or Iwo Jima instead. Not what I was trying to say. Just saying we can all do our part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #28 November 30, 2005 you forgot "already did, on the short list to return" you could subdivide it as to 'legally declared War' or not as well.... of course i've always stated we should reveal the REAL reasons why we do what we do instead of the BS political excuses bandered about daily.... if it is about future economic security at least have the balls and the integrity to admit it FROM THE START... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #29 November 30, 2005 Gee and here I thought it was just to piss off the whole region.... and bring on the End Of Days. Gee lets all meet at Megiddo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #30 November 30, 2005 No, I'm shit at marching Oh, Oh .... I could make cups of tea though (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #31 November 30, 2005 QuoteSame here bro. 23 years and counting. Many have done it before me, many will do it after me. I've been called up 3 times in 6 years under two presidents. Politics isn't a factor for me, when called I go and consider it an honor. I go so hopefully others won't have to. When you sign on the dotted line, war can come along with all the bennies. Many people sometimes forget that. I get a kick out of people who claim to have been fooled by a recruiter. The purpose of the military is to fight friggin' wars, that is the bottom line.........DUH........ SEMPER FI!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artistcalledian 0 #32 November 30, 2005 QuoteI'm proud of my service. catering core?________________________________________ drive it like you stole it and f*ck the police Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViperPilot 0 #33 November 30, 2005 That time of the month Jen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo69 0 #34 December 1, 2005 Proud to serve as part of the Nurse Corp. Signed up because I wanted to. When they call I go because I am needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #35 December 1, 2005 Here's my viewpoint on this subject. Back when I was in the Reserves, there were plenty of people who wanted to volunteer for deployment of one form or another. Wiht one or two exceptions, these were the ones - officers and enlisted - whose civilian life hadn't been treating them very well. Living in an apartment and working in the gardening center of Home Depot or changing oil at the Jiffy Lube. That kind of thing. For these troops, deployment was an opportunity for them to make some good pay and get some much needed excitement. It also allowed them to leave the world that had been less than wonderful behind. No need to worry about hating your boss and that stupid job at Kinkos. Plus, they have more money in their pocket when they get back. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #36 December 1, 2005 It was 1976 when I raised my hand and took the oath. Not a real popular thing to do at that point in time. The only thing I got from the general public at that time was grief and name calling. I did not do for God, but I did do it because I felt I owed something to the country that has given me more opportunities to be what I am today and would not have had the to be in so many other places. Sounded silly to a lot of people then and some today, but it is how I felt then and still do today.Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #37 December 1, 2005 QuoteQuoteI'm proud of my service. catering core? no - I just got good service and saved a lot of money on my car insurance ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
