12 Days Til Boot Camp!

[350XJEDI]

GOOD LUCK , enjoy , when I was in ,I had a pretty good time , NO REGRETS, dont sweat the job its a lot more then you think and you can switch mos in a couple yrs , learn all you can ,your on the right path ,GO ARMY, I salute you chaz , stay safe god bless the military man !!

[coolpool]

Don't get too beat up about not getting your first choice job, lots of us didn't and in hindsight I'm actually happy for it. Wanted to be a Vehicle Technician and ended up in Transport; now I'm licenced to drive tractor trailers ;-). It's great that you have chosen to serve (regardless of the country you're from) and you'll find the rewards aren't always apparent until you look back and see that they were there all the time. You'll make friends and generate memories that will stand the test of time. Salute from Canada!

[hublake]

Being in the military will be what you make it. I was drafted just before the big build up for Vietnam in 1965. (For those of you are old enough to know what Vietman was.) I was tired of going to school, so I lost my student deferment. I was engaged, planning to get married the following summer. Shortly after I got to Germany I got the dreaded Dear John letter. She was getting married to someone else. Being drafted I had no choice of MOS and after basic training I was assigned to AIT in M-60 tanks and was sent to Germany. Big demand for tank drivers when you get out. I spent my 18 months in Germany and had the best time of my life. I got to visit most of the major cities in Europe. You will mature and be grateful of it when you get older. Also the GI bill helped pay for my getting my college degrees in education. I am sure the military is alot different now than when I was in. When I got out in 1967 as a SP/5 class I made aroung $175.00 a month. Enjoy you time and thank you for serving our country.;

[philgipson]

hang in there and thank you.you never know about the army,i trained in como and got put on a howitzer crew.

[Scootertrash]

Good Luck Chazz and thanks for your service!

[remsandpets]

BE PROUD! From one VET to a Current member of our armed forces, THANK YOU!!!! You are the FEW AND the PROUD who serve!!! THANK YOU!!!

[Dirtcrasher]

That's right, after finally getting through MEPS I'm officially in the Army after working at it for quite some time. After working my ass off I got a great score on the ASVAB, but they told me right at the end of the line that the job I'd put in for, and that I'd been wanting/working toward for months was unavailable in the known future. Crap. I ask if I can wait to select a job, and I'm denied that, saying I'd have to go through MEPS all over again! No. Freaking. Way.

So, a decently nice job pops up, 25F, and I have to take that. What I didn't find out until after accepting it(before signing), was that I was getting it because a slot opened up in a booked year, and that I'm to return to the station in 2 weeks to ship out for training. WHAT?! So yours truly is packing four months worth of stuff into two weeks hoping he can get his ducks in a row before time to leave. 22 week AIT, 9 weeks of Basic, and eight years of being in a job that I don't see myself enjoying as much as the one I wanted. Fun.


Long story short, after a week or two I'm going to be a commodity around here for quite some time, don't expect to see me around for at LEAST ten weeks, maybe more, and even then it'd just be a quick checking in.

Good for you bud !! I have a few friends that got into it; Some of which were the 1st people to get in there; No AC, camps to build, unprotected Humvees'
They had it the worst and I have the utmost respect for them. Just watch your back as well as your friends, please be careful!!!!!! Do the best you can, I have soooooooooooooo much respect for you guys!!

[badass350x]

Thanks Chazz for standing up for our country, Hats off to you..

Dean

[Chazz of Blades]

Thanks guys, I know that no matter where I am I'll have a second family that believes in me, and all across the world, wherever I am, the sound of GIT IT RAAAG! will ring out! It's just so sudden though, I'm running my ass off getting stuff done to go.

[Bryan Raffa]

Good Luck Kid! the first really big thing you see blow up....yell..

[Cave Rider]

I am a lurker for the most part,but I read alot on here. You sound like a bright kid. You seem to maintain a positive outlook, as well as a mature attitude and good morals for your age. Those are good qualities to have...Best of luck to you, and stay safe!!! -Pat

[whyzee]

Good luck Chazz!

[Slingblade]

My how time does fly. It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating your 16th, now we're sending you off to boot camp.

You'll do great, Chazz. You've got a good head on your shoulders and a wonderful attitude.

You've got my respect, my sincere thanks, and my prayers as you embark on this new chapter of life.

Stay safe, Brother.

[Chazz of Blades]

My how time does fly. It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating your 16th, now we're sending you off to boot camp.

You'll do great, Chazz. You've got a good head on your shoulders and a wonderful attitude.

You've got my respect, my sincere thanks, and my prayers as you embark on this new chapter of life.

Stay safe, Brother.

Always careful, and expect to go on a ride when I get back! I'm planning on sending home funds each month to go into my 250R............. Mwuahahahahaha.

[devilman]

Make the best of everything man. Be prepared to do things you don't want to do. Remember boot camp is a mind game. I am not sure how Army boot camp is, but i do know US Marine Corps boot camp. I have 12.5 years in the Corps with 7.5 to go. The service will make you a better person even if you are already a "better person" Don't get hung up with the wrong crowd. Follow orders and regulations and you will be outstanding. Never stop learning. Look into doing college classes while you are in. Its FREE. Show outstanding leadership and be confident in everything you do. Someone will notice and hopefully get you promoted faster. Be safe brother!