JACK ARMY, scanning my sector!
Hey, when I joined I told my mom, WHO CALLED THE RECRUITER HERSELF, that I would not even entertain the thought or even talk to him, and he came over and I was just a weeny brat to him! I did not give him the time of day! 16 years later, I guess I was brainwashed right!
No, I just had an open mind, and a little pride in my country even as a brat! I have not touched my college $, and don't do it for the $! I understand a parents fear, but I also think that a lot of the parents are not setting a good example of how to live in the REAL world and live for themselves if they want to. Why do people that want NOTHING to do with the military care so much about if people want to have something to do with the military?
Erik
Awesome Post!
Good one.
As the mother of a recent high school graduate, I was proud of the fact that not only did the Army call, but also the Navy and the Air Force. Apparently she scored well on the tests and her multilingual abilities are highly desirable. We visited with each of them and my daughter has made the decision to enroll in college, continue her education in languages while joining the ROTC and dedicate her life after college to the Armed Services. Of course I have fears for the future, but I have faith. I'm a damn proud mother and damn proud American. I sincerely thank you.
Jack;
Thanks for not only keeping us updated on life in the recruiter's world, but for handling those calls, and keeping a smiling voice, or face through it all.
My brother is a recruiter in charge of his own recruiting station in south Texas...and his station is not making mission.
And the stress that he is under and the effect that it's having on his marriage is palpable and disheartening.
But he soldiers on...
The military was always an option for me. I'm a first generation immigrant and my Dad drilled it into my head that it was an obligation to give back. Well, there I was a senior with an outstanding GPA, good test scores and a college scholarship. The recruiters were at my HS and I started talking to them. One invited me down to the office and gave me the spiel. I told him flat out that I was already going to school in the fall (already accepted) on scholarship, but still wanted to hear what he had to say. But, I also told him not to worry because the Army was probably going to get me in 4 years anyways. But if things changed I'd give him a call. He politely thanked me for my time and he did call back a couple of times to see how I was doing. Sure enough, I joined ROTC and now I'm an Army Nurse.
I can remember back in 1980, when I was 18 - I talked to an Army recruiter - gave him about 30 minutes of my time (and he, more importantly, gave me HIS) - at the end I said "I don't think it's for me, but thank you for what you do" He actually called once, a few months later, we chatted, and that was it..
Many days, I wonder what my life would have been like if I said yes
Really respect you guys. And if in 14 or so years, my son says "Dad, I want to join", I'll shake his hand and say "good luck"
Keep safe - check 6
Jack , another great post, I rarely speak ill of another blogger, especially a vet, but The Command T.O.C. is wrong on almost every issue, why should this be any different? You spoke power to truth with this post, the sooner Americans realize we have to shed blood to preserve what we have, the better our country will be. Finally, the Army will at least prepare you for life, living under Mommy's wing is the reason why we have so many nancy-boys running around this country afraid to do their duty.
Good post..counter to all the absurd stuff out there about recruiting and such.
And, btw, tell Booger I want my car back.
Heh.
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