discussion how many of you did serve in the military

[4rcan1st]

Nope, a few months before I was supposed to do my service the mandatory service was called off.
Was sort of exited about it but, the second it was no longer mandatory, I had a lot of other more interesting shit to do.

 

[iframe]

Served in the infantry, air assault & amphibious ops unit. Was back in the 2009 iirc. My dad served in the same unit so i was happy i passed the selection. Not happy when i was serving in the unit though. So i eventually quit. But now i kinda regret leaving as civilian work & life feels way more shitty.

 

[juustomestari]

1 year as it is mandatory here. Discharged as communications sergeant.

 

[User_120092]

No service for me, but I wish I would have cause my friend that did gets mucho bennies.

 

[User_119470]

I went to a hospital for a year instead.

 

[User_84337]

I think its interesting when people say "thanks for ur service" - without any context. I feel like we dont really do that towards any other fields of work. I mean if ur a firefighter or paramedic i would be hard pressed to find any context where i wouldnt praise u for ur work - but if u sign up to essentially shoot at other people, i would think we would want very specific context before celebrating that. maybe im wrong or missing the point - i dont know - just a thought. Not trying to diminish anyones service and i think its very honorable to defend ur country

 

[Gorden]

Me no but I know people do it

 

[Lumber]

never was a big fan of military, but since it was mandatory and lots of male family members joined at some point, I wanted to join the back then pretty newly founded cyber defense unit. In case I would not meet the criteria, I would have loved to do at least some public service instead (working at hospitals, elderly care etc.). Turns out they didn't allowed me to do any of it because I take adhd medication and therefore (in their eyes) I am so useless, that I would not even be allowed to wash the back of some old complaining about the water temperature, although we both would have known it's just right

 

[upbutte]

Never served, but the bennies sure look good now a days.

 

[Mouse123]

I served 8 Years in the US Army Infantry. 4 years Active and 4 Years NG/Reserves. Also did a combat tour to Afghanistan

 

[keni]

Yo estuve tres años pero me di de baja por qué me dispararon en la pierna un compañero en un allanamiento

 

[smite22]

Yes I served USMC ....Medically Retired due to service connected injuries

 

[Maltinka]

Still serving in the infantry.

 

[watsonjohn]

Served in K'bay '14-18.