Military with children?

[Skittles1101]

I picked Air Transportation. The school dates haven't been released yet, but I'll most likely be going the end of June/beginning of July.

[Don]

If the military wanted you to have kids, they'd issue them to you in boot camp! JUST JOKING, couldn't resist the old joke - and yes, I've served in the US Navy. I also knew some single parents who were deployed. It wasn't easy, but they were able to work it out. With your supportive parents, it could help make it easier for you. With today's technology, like Skype you can do what we couldn't do way back in the old days.

It sounds to me like the OP wants to give it a go. I say, go for it. And, Slim - thanks for your service! It is appreciated, even if some folks don't get it.

[Don]

Popeye says join the Coast Guard!



These pics were taken off the North Atlantic coast in early November of '91...it was a heck of a storm...some said it was "Perfect"...

Puddle jumpers! Ever been in the Sea of Japan during one of their bad storms? Taking 40 degree rolls for days on end made a lot of old salts sea sick. Luckily, I never got sick.

[Slim]

I picked Air Transportation. The school dates haven't been released yet, but I'll most likely be going the end of June/beginning of July.

That's a good choice! I've worked with the MATS guys in the past. That's an excellent community!! Always got me where I needed to be, on time and on target!

And, Slim - thanks for your service! It is appreciated, even if some folks don't get it.

And thank you for your service, Sir! Even if it was the Navy

Honestly I have great respect for my Navy brothers and sisters...that's a big ass ocean you guys work on, and it scares the crap outta' me!

[Rob]

Don't forget to stop by the PX and grab a big can of motivation before boot camp. You can find it right next the heart, and determination. And if the military wanted you to have a opinion they would have issued one to you............get ready for all the military sayings, there's a million of them. Also I hope you love acronyms!

[Shadera]

Best of luck to you!

(Former active duty ARMY)

[Rob]

(former active duty army)

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[Shadera]

x 2......95b

Mop Pusher here as well. (Though I think they've given it a different number these days) I went through McClellan, and it breaks my heart to see that place now.

[Don]

And thank you for your service, Sir! Even if it was the Navy

Honestly I have great respect for my Navy brothers and sisters...that's a big ass ocean you guys work on, and it scares the crap outta' me!

Slim, I really don't consider myself a veteran. I served in a peace time Navy and was deployed on a ship that did diplomatic cruises. I was in only three years. It was not hard duty nor during a period of unrest or war. I have much more respect for those who served a full career or during periods of war. My father was retired Army. He served in Vietnam and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. I can not consider myself anywhere near the vet (or man) that he was.

You served a full a career. My hat is off to you. It is not an easy life for a career. It can be fun and a learning exercise for a young single person, such as I was.

I see real vets coming home from the wars going on and can never put my service in the same class. My time on the big gray ships was a pleasure cruise compared to that.

[Mike41793]

Slim, I really don't consider myself a veteran. I served in a peace time Navy and was deployed on a ship that did diplomatic cruises. I was in only three years. It was not hard duty nor during a period of unrest or war. I have much more respect for those who served a full career or during periods of war. My father was retired Army. He served in Vietnam and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. I can not consider myself anywhere near the vet (or man) that he was.

You served a full a career. My hat is off to you. It is not an easy life for a career. It can be fun and a learning exercise for a young single person, such as I was.

I see real vets coming home from the wars going on and can never put my service in the same class. My time on the big gray ships was a pleasure cruise compared to that.

Whether you serve during a time of peace or war does not make a difference to me. You offered your service and time to protect our country. I see where youre coming from by saying that what your father had to go through was more rigorous than what you had to do but that doesnt take away from the fact that you still served your country. I have mucho respect for any veteran, no matter how long you were in for or what branch you served for. When it comes down to it you ALL keep America safe.