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In reply to the discussion: My son is considering joining the Marines next year. What should we be asking recruiters? [View all]honest.abe
(9,238 posts)46. I dont have any suggestions except that I do think its a good career move for many kids.
The military really takes care of their own and you tend to develop strong friendships with the people you serve with. Good for kids who may have social skill issues. I have a number of relatives who served in the Air Force.
We also have a young boy who loves playing with soldiers and combat videos and combat strategy. We think he might be interested in serving in the military when he grows up. We are not going to dissuade him if he chooses that route.
Please keep us updated on how things turn out.
Good luck!
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My son is considering joining the Marines next year. What should we be asking recruiters? [View all]
RandySF
Aug 2023
OP
Are you're saying U.S. military members haven't been put in those positions?
Sky Jewels
Aug 2023
#94
I agree. Randy - don't just go "leg" get a real world applicable real world skill
underpants
Aug 2023
#10
And, quite truthfully, I jumped to a false conclusion that you did take it that way, my bad
MarineCombatEngineer
Aug 2023
#102
You should ask questions which you already know the answers to, but whose answers are
RockRaven
Aug 2023
#5
The point of no return when dealing with recruiters is when you actually take the oath of enlistment
Victor_c3
Aug 2023
#25
Coast Guard, Navy, or Air Force instead? Also, when I worked with the Vets for Peace after 9-11...
Hekate
Aug 2023
#14
If your son really wants to enlist, nothing anyone says on this board will change his mind. So...
Solly Mack
Aug 2023
#15
If he wants three good meals a day, clean dry bunk every night and want to see the world,
Emile
Aug 2023
#19
My father-in-law joined the Navy. They trained him as a corpsman and sent him off with the Marines.
hunter
Aug 2023
#141
I dont have any suggestions except that I do think its a good career move for many kids.
honest.abe
Aug 2023
#46
A book will help. Get a big book from a library sale or garage sale. It should weigh 5-8 pounds.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Aug 2023
#113
Excellent. & the post above, "Recruiters lie." That was the first topic in Boot Camp.
UTUSN
Aug 2023
#65
No, never got past calling it a "Lifer" kind of thing. And have not overcome the anti-VA either.
UTUSN
Aug 2023
#100
My FIL joined the Marines because it just happened to be the recruiter that was available that day!
LeftInTX
Aug 2023
#134
Have you actually read my posts. That "former" thing isn't something I made up. Nt
albacore
Aug 2023
#128
Ok, I confess that I read your post wrong and i apologize for my wrong headedness
MarineCombatEngineer
Aug 2023
#129
If he goes for any of it, tell him to take 3 months and get in superb physical shape beforehand.
Brainfodder
Aug 2023
#73
I guess what I'm saying is that if one is considering changing careers,
MarineCombatEngineer
Aug 2023
#137
don't sign anything without taking it to a lawyer...they promise much make sure they will deliver.
Demsrule86
Aug 2023
#135
I'm gonna tell a story of the sort I don't usually tell here 'cause it's not mine.
hunter
Aug 2023
#152