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II_strapped_II
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Just curious to see who else on here is military.  Post your branch, rank and MOS

Army Reserve, E4 and 12B (combat engineer)

Nov 8 2012 4:22PM
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SapperDaddy
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Im in the Army 12B (combat engineer), E3, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, Currently deployed to FOB Shank Afghanistan. Sappers clear the way.

Nov 5 2013 12:11PM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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False.

I dont even know where to start, but there is a big difference between a commission and non commission. While Sgt is technically a lower rank than an officer cadet, the Sgt is paid more , respected more and knows more.

If you joined in HS, your pay would transfer over...so when you commissioned from an NCO to an officer cadet, you keep your pay scale ...so you actually get paid more.

The knowledge you gain as an NCO is invaluable to life as an officer, officers who were NCO are paid more (due to pay scales) and respected more (generally) plus, officer training is a breeze after an NCO leadership course.

If you think the military is for you, I would say join as early as possible. My brother will be retired with a full pension before he is 50 and have several transferable skills.

My credentials - QL6A MCPL (Ret.) Medical
Nov 6 2013 8:50AM
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louie.mirags
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Yeah but if you join with credits you can potentially go in as an e-3 which is equal to a e-1 in the military for 18 months. If you have the right bachelors and grades then officer is a choice. So not sure why you said he was false?
Nov 6 2013 9:18AM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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This is how it works in Canada.
Nov 6 2013 9:59AM
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louie.mirags
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Gotcha I just thought your rank was fancy US army officer talk
Nov 6 2013 10:30AM
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802Valley
Posts: 625 - Karma: 309
ill be joing the marines in the spring once i get a couple of tats removed
Nov 6 2013 11:50AM
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LivinOuttaBounZ
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LOL My, has the Corps changed.
Nov 6 2013 9:51PM
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.RYAN66
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Air Force active duty E3. 1A2(loadmaster) once I complete my training I will be flying out of McChord Washington
Dec 28 2013 4:12AM
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987321654hgfd
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Monday is my last fucking day in the United States Army. I'm going to smoke myself retarded Monday night.
Dec 28 2013 7:14AM
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Balto
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#dablife
Dec 28 2013 8:30AM
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987321654hgfd
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I'm gonna be looking like Stephen Hawking by the end of my first week out.
Dec 28 2013 8:42AM
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SapperDaddy
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Im still deciding if I wanna reenlist or get out. I still got like 2 years. If I could deploy come home for like 3 months deploy again and keep that cycle I'd never get out. Garrison life is a killer. Especially as a combat engineer just end up on details or training on shit youll never do in combat. Stupid ass dwell time.
Dec 28 2013 9:25AM
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jeremyo13
Posts: 493 - Karma: 288
usmc 1992-96
corporal - forward air controller
most of my time was spent at cherry point nc, but also stationed at 29 palms ca, and okinawa japan

semper fi
Dec 28 2013 10:12AM
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elinde
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Isn't 20/150 bad? I always thought it was what most people can see in 150 ft you need to be 20 ft away to see it. I'm pretty sure that's how it works, look it up.
Dec 28 2013 12:00PM
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corona
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yea 20/150 sucks balls


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Dec 28 2013 1:29PM
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louie.mirags
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Sick man!
Dec 28 2013 6:36PM
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Benson.
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So if I can read the letters next to 20/20 easily, I have 20/20 vision?
Dec 28 2013 7:05PM
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louie.mirags
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At the right distance reading that chart
Dec 28 2013 7:10PM
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Benson.
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I love using that phrase, haha
Dec 28 2013 7:27PM
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corona
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when the E at the top is 3 1/2 inches tall and you're 20 feet away, then yes.
Dec 28 2013 7:28PM
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Benson.
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Oh...
Dec 28 2013 7:32PM
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YoungJ
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I've applied for an ROTC scholarship and id really like to go to ranger school after i commission after college
Dec 28 2013 8:13PM
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00000000
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Currently in the supplementary force, but spent just over three years (16-19) as an infantry reservist here in Canada with the Black Watch. So far its been the greatest learning experience of my whole life, and sometimes I really regret not seeing through my original plan to go on tour.

Much respect to anyone who serves or has served -- no matter what force or trade.
Dec 28 2013 11:31PM
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FatherSteeze
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ur so wrong i cant even call u a rascist
Dec 28 2013 11:42PM
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Dustin.
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I have a ton of friends flying out of there. Fortunately for you many of them are attractive females. Unfortunately for you they are also officers.
Dec 28 2013 11:59PM
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Dustin.
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By 16-19 are you referring to your age at that time?
Dec 29 2013 12:03AM
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LiquorLanch
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oh god ROTC I'm sorry I just can't take them seriously...

But huge props to you
Dec 29 2013 12:20AM
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00000000
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yup
Dec 29 2013 12:30AM
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louie.mirags
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Got out e4 in the navy as a electrical technician off the USS Annapolis
Dec 29 2013 12:54AM
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.Annydrew.
Posts: 749 - Karma: 38
In the Royal Navy, Warefare Spec, AB, find out my first ship this coming monday, HMS St Albans fingers crossed, Caribbean tour coming up
Jan 1 2014 9:46PM
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B.Fantana
Posts: 487 - Karma: 86
have an application for pilot pending right now should hear back this week.
Jan 1 2014 10:07PM
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SapperDaddy
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How did you commission?
Jan 2 2014 3:55PM
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whiskeybizness
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coast guard active duty
e-4
boatswains mate
CGC Anacapa: petersburg AK
CGC Steadfast : Astoria OR
CG STA Rio Vista: rio vista ca
SEMPER P!
Jan 2 2014 4:27PM
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B.Fantana
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Im applied through the ROTP in Canada. So I need to finish up my degree (1 year left) then go in for basic officer and flight training.
Jan 2 2014 5:01PM
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TinyTigers
Posts: 484 - Karma: 213
Yup, finishing up at MSU this semester
Jan 7 2014 8:41PM
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khanh
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signing army infantryman 11x
Jan 7 2014 8:55PM
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