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Topic: Military Service
Posted By: Scapler
Subject: Military Service
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 21:52
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Just interested how many on the Archives has served their country. If you have, please post what country you served for, and maybe your branch and rank, if that's not getting too personal. And for all those who have served, God Bless You and thank your for your service to whatever country you so valiantly protected. ------------- Bassists are deadly 
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 21:57
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Served 3 years in the IDF (Israeli Defence Forces). In Israel every young man and woman of 18 must serve in the army (Men - 3 years and women - 2 years). I was in the infantry/engineering corpse (which does not have the image it has in the state). Was a sergent and hated every minute of it actually. It was a dark period which I try to forget.
But I must admit this time has changed me a lot. While giving much more confidence and also awareness of how bad, cruel and disgusting men can be (and I mean both sides). ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 22:00
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No, being accepted in the university by exam, I was exonarate of military service, but did "Instrucción Pre Militar" (Pre Military Instruction) in school.
Iván
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 22:05
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I served in the United States Army for 10 years and was a Staff Sgt.I was an 11-Bravo,which is an infantryman,but I was very proficient with weapons and was sent to Gunnery School.I am a veteran of Desert Storm,where I served as a door gunner on a Blackhawk helicopter.
I was raised in a military family and was very gung-ho as a youngster.I planned on making a career of the military,but after Desert Storm when it was time to re-enlist again I decided not to,I had really changed,and not for the better,and just thought it was time. -------------  |
Posted By: Chris H
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 22:17
Im a tad young ------------- Beauty will save the world. 
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Posted By: Scapler
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 22:23
Well, me too. But I'm a military brat through and through. My dad is a graduate of West Point Military Academy. He was stationed in charge of an artillery battery in the Berlin Brigade, staring down the Soviets, thus the reason I was born in Berlin. He isn't active duty anymore. He is a Captain, and they forced him to get off active reservist duty because he didn't achieve the rank of Major fast enough... ------------- Bassists are deadly
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Zappa88 wrote:Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 22:36
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Here in the Philippines, it's a must for every able bodied college student to attend the ROTC/ CMT (Reserve Officer Training Corps/ Citizens Military Training). I served for 2 years as a medic. ------------- 
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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 22:39
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No, and I do not have any plans of doing so. I fully support the military and what they do, for without one, we would probably still be under control of the Nazis. I believe military service should be a choice, unless the amount needed is so low. This normally isn't a problem, but we much choose which conflicts to enter into carefully, so not to become vulnerable. Military service is an honorable thing, but it is not for everyone. ------------- http://soundcloud.com/drewagler" rel="nofollow - My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want! |
Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 23:23
No way. They would make me cut my hair
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 23:23
I had to cut my 70 cm long hair. A painful day that was. But it grew back and still grows. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: The T
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 23:44
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I don't feel the only way of serving your country is by enrolling in the army. How about people that just do their work, pay their taxes, make an honest living? Do I have to wear a uniform to love my country?
I did "social-service" instead of military service and I'm happy I did that: I did teach poor people instead of having a weapon in my arms. I'm proud I have never been nor will ever be in an army. The less weapons and violence and trigger-crazy people, the better. (bear in mind, I'M NOT SAYING IT'S BAD TO ENROLL IN TE ARMY, just that I DON'T AGREE WITH THE PRINCIPLE ITSELF.
My respect to those that were in the army. You did something I never could.
(I would never have lasted a DAY: the first harsh instructor that yelled at me, I would have hit him so hard, I'd be sent to prison. I can't accept orders coming from people I don't respect, or people I DIDn'T CHOOSE TO OBEY) ------------- 
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Posted By: ClemofNazareth
Date Posted: January 19 2007 at 23:55
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U.S. Marine Corps, 12 years. Gunnery Sergeant.
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Posted By: Australian
Date Posted: January 20 2007 at 00:22
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Does the cadet corps count?
The Australian Defense Force has quite a good image as peacekeepers and such, and it is one of the most well-equipped forces with a large budget of over 21 billion dollars despite the fact there are only about 50,000 active personnel. ------------- 
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: January 20 2007 at 01:35
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No I haven't, and I hopefully (I only say that because I would not join voluntarily [I'm not military material] and don't want a draft to force me to) never will. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: progismylife
Date Posted: January 20 2007 at 04:07
| I am physically unable to join the military. My diabetes prevents me from having to do anything (that is until they cure diabetes) .My family has been in the military. My granddad served for 20 years (he was lucky, the only military action pay he got was the 5 hours he stayed in Vietnam and that was his Vietnam story) and my dad served for 4 years. Both were air force. |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: January 20 2007 at 04:12
I was a cub scout... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: January 20 2007 at 06:05
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I declined, because I didn't feel like learning how to kill people at eighteen. After 15 years I still find it sad to see that apparently we still need armed forces to avoid innocent people from getting harmed. I was actually - reluctantly - in favour of some military actions of the past few years (not Iraq) - not because I suddenly like the military now, but because it seemed there was no other way out. ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: andu
Date Posted: January 20 2007 at 06:36
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I have nothing against the army, only against compulsory military service. It's a deprivation of personal freedom, which I cannot stand. However I would go to war to defend my country and I support war against fascism, communism, and any other form of dictatorship, with the condition that war is the best/last solution. My vote goes for no as I couldn't be enrolled because I went to study and this year my country changed systems: the army is now professional and doesn't rely anymore on compulsory service.
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Posted By: Norbert
Date Posted: January 20 2007 at 07:43
| Thankfully compulsory military service was abolished in my country. |
Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: January 20 2007 at 17:19
| U.S. Army. Captain. Airborne. Three years active and 11 years reserve. |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: January 21 2007 at 16:38
| I refuse to associate myself in any way with anything military. |
Posted By: Passionist
Date Posted: January 21 2007 at 16:41
| no yet, but I have to go in July. It's not fun and I don't like it at all, and if it weren't compulsory in this developing country, I wouldn't go. |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: January 21 2007 at 16:46
| No. I'm trying to think of an easy way to avoid going. |
Posted By: Wutu Banale
Date Posted: January 22 2007 at 09:44
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Not going to army..? Well if thinking about the american army which disgusts me i say no, but gladly i am finnish who can go to finnish army. Yes i am going. ------------- Käsittämättömän käsittämätöntä Suurta ja arvostettavaa. |
Posted By: Passionist
Date Posted: January 22 2007 at 09:51
| Still all of us commenting here are Finns. Says something about cultural differences. |
Posted By: Harkmark
Date Posted: January 22 2007 at 10:19
| Definitely NOT. I worked for Amnesty International instead. A far better cause, if you ask me. Conscientious objector is the word... |
Posted By: Atkingani
Date Posted: January 22 2007 at 19:19
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In Brazil, the military service is still compulsory but nowadays only serve those who want going then to the Army, while Navy and Air Force do specific examinations meaning that these 2 services are basically professional.
However, in the 70s, one seldom escaped the military service and so after entering the University I chose the Naval Reserve Training Center as a midshipman being later returned to my civilian duties as a 2nd lieutenant (or ensign) of the Reserve Corps. ------------- Guigo ~~~~~~ |
Posted By: The T
Date Posted: January 22 2007 at 19:34
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Posted By: clarke2001
Date Posted: February 02 2007 at 06:15
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Used to be Sargent in Croatian army. I still am, officially. (backup units) However, my opinion is that army sucks big time; try to avoid it in all possible ways - there are better ways to spend your life, serve your community and contribute to the world peace. Army is, really, the last option should be used in most drastic cases (someone attacking your country). I witnessed it and realised that (in a semi-guerrilla war) a little bit of common sense and attention are more valid than 80% of thing that you've learned in army. But the same goes for all fields in life, I guess. |
Posted By: Eetu Pellonpaa
Date Posted: February 02 2007 at 06:29
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I served as private, and It was OK for me. We have a compulsory military service in Finland, and I think it's politically pragmatic to have it that way here. But ofcourse it's not a thing for everybody, I know some guys who did a non-military service instead, one who got rejected as a lunic and one who went to the jail instead, and I think they are OK lads too. For the guy who did time I must admire his strenght of will and courage of facing mass condemnation, though I wouldn't agree with his pacifistic ideals.
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Posted By: Seyo
Date Posted: February 03 2007 at 11:07
Yes, I had to. During the time 1983/84 the service in the Yugoslav People's Army was compulsory. I served 12 months. 
Those who had not enlisted at a college prior to recruitment had to serve 15 months.
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Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: February 04 2007 at 14:35
Not if you ask me  ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: February 04 2007 at 14:36
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I have not served nor do I plan on it in the immediate future, but if my country needs me I would gladly serve. I'd like to give the sincerest thanks to all those who served the US. God bless you. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: rileydog22
Date Posted: February 04 2007 at 15:07
I agree. Amnesty works for some good causes, but some of the stuff (like abolishing the death penalty) is entirely politics. In my school, the Amnesty branch is trying to make it seem like somehow abolishing the death penalty is universally moral. I don't give a s**t about the death penalty, but I do care about a supposedly non-aligned organization spreading politics. Anyways, I'm not planning on serving in the military, and I think the current US military action is one of the stupidest moves in the countries history, but I support every man and woman in Iraq with all of my heart. -------------   |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: February 04 2007 at 15:48
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No, and only way I ever would is if there's a draft.
Unless it was like another Civil War...then I might consider volunteering
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