I just joined the army reserve...

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  • Hope you dont end up in Arlington
    I'll be back
  • stuckinlinestuckinline Posts: 3,381
    best of luck to you.

    stay safe!
  • Hope you dont end up in Arlington

    i will be at ft. leonard wood in missouri and ft. huachuca in arizon. what's the deal with arlington?
    i've been in my mind, it's such a fine line...
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 40,461
    hahaha, i didn't know it was a big thing to get married during ait! my recruiter did decide to tease me and say that what'll most likely happen is that i'll find an army guy and get married, but i'm hoping my current relation lasts, we'll see.

    as for the other branches, i looked into them a bit and army seems to be it for me. and i also believe that my experience will be what i make of it, i'm hoping it's the right decision for me.
    relationships are stressed but if you two are strong now , it's not likely to impact it too much.Then again who can really say.

    As for the original question I would say a healthy fear of the unknown.The military(navy man myself) is a whole different world than what I had known before joining.I didn't put much into my service and got more than I could have asked for.

    The only advice I have for boot is, do what you are told, when you are told,how you are told and for active duty, carry yourself with respect, dignity, honor and pride.

    Much respect to you. Good Luck
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  • spongersponger Posts: 3,159
    i will be at ft. leonard wood in missouri and ft. huachuca in arizon. what's the deal with arlington?

    lmao. It's a cemetary.
  • sponger wrote:
    lmao. It's a cemetary.


    ahaha, that's kind of...ironic in an odd way.
    i've been in my mind, it's such a fine line...
  • mickeyrat wrote:
    relationships are stressed but if you two are strong now , it's not likely to impact it too much.Then again who can really say.

    As for the original question I would say a healthy fear of the unknown.The military(navy man myself) is a whole different world than what I had known before joining.I didn't put much into my service and got more than I could have asked for.

    The only advice I have for boot is, do what you are told, when you are told,how you are told and for active duty, carry yourself with respect, dignity, honor and pride.

    Much respect to you. Good Luck

    i think i'll be okay doing what i'm told and following orders. if i'm already pretty physically fit, do you think i'll have any huge issues at boot camp?
    i've been in my mind, it's such a fine line...
  • spongersponger Posts: 3,159
    i think i'll be okay doing what i'm told and following orders. if i'm already pretty physically fit, do you think i'll have any huge issues at boot camp?

    From my understanding, most new recuits are not "pretty physically fit", and boot camp is designed to get those people up to speed.

    If you are already someone who can do endless sit-ups, push-ups, and can run long distances, then you will probably be one of class leaders, and may even get offered a chance to go through special forces training after you finish boot camp.
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    ahaha, that's kind of...ironic in an odd way.

    wheres the irony?
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 40,461
    i think i'll be okay doing what i'm told and following orders. if i'm already pretty physically fit, do you think i'll have any huge issues at boot camp?
    About the only thing I can think of would be Not enough sleep from all that marching to and from.Also known as "Hurry up and wait"!!!!
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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