Son going into military......

[cookie62]

After several months of visiting with recruiters, my youngest son who will turn 18 next month and graduate in may, has decided on the army. He is taking his ASVAB test tomorrow. I really didn't want him to go into the infantry, but when he made his top 5 mos picks 3 are combat related. I'm not going to tell him what to do, just gave him some suggestions. After talking to the recruiter the last time(with me and the wife) he is leaning toward combat medic. He wants to become a fireman when he gets out, and they will give him the EMT training he will need. He is joining because he wants to serve. If you could just say a prayer for him it would be greatly appreciated.

[MikeBjerum]

Prayers always!

Tough decisions and adjustments for the entire family.  Take care and wish him the best.

[PegLeg45]

Glad to send prayers.....give him a pat on the back.....it's a big step for him (and you and your wife too) and I know you are proud of him.

[GTnCFL]

My prayers will be with you and your wife, and particularly that your son will follow His path regardless where that me lead.

My son just returned to Ghazni Province in Afghanistan.  He joined the Infantry 8 years ago and this is his 3rd combat deployment (1 in Iraq and his 2nd in Afghanistan). Rather than worry, I am comforted with the knowledge that his training has been extensive and he is in an exceptional unit, this time in more of a leadership role.  I am comforted that he is where he needs to be.

Gordon

[McGyver]

Good as done, Cookie!

Godspeed and good luck, my friend!

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[Magoo541]

My son is following a similar path.  Turns 18 in March, graduates in May.  He wants to be a diesel mechanic when he gets out so he's going to be a Ranger.

Having done the same thing out of High School and having a mom that was supportive of my descision just not combat arms- my dad was a DI in the Army reserve and retired after 21 years of combined service, her dad was a navigator on a bomber in WWII, and her grandpa was a grunt in WWII.

 I regret not going into the Infantry straight away-which I ended up in eventually-and don't want my son having similar regrets.

My advice is let him be a man and under good counsel choose his own path.

[tombogan03884]

There isn't a lot of satisfaction in the idea of going in the service to not go into combat. Medic is a crap job since you HAVE to go when called and you can't shoot back. Every one takes care of their Medics, and they earn it !
On the other hand, when I look at job search pages for every industrial job there are literally 50 in the health industry.
Best of luck to both Cookie JR and Magoo JR.

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USCG....

[Herknav]

Medic is a crap job since you HAVE to go when called and you can't shoot back. Every one takes care of their Medics, and they earn it

They actually carry a handgun for self defense and to defend their patient.  Good luck to both of them.

[Timothy]

God Bless to both future recruits.  May they be safe in their journey and find comfort with their comrades.