Recent content by gridironkid

Actually I did but the only thing I did not pay much attention to was the "privileges"

what do you mean by that?

I am a freshman in the Corps of Cadets and the oldest in my company (21) because I am a transfer student so most of the cadre that were yelling at me etc are the "upperclassmen" I know the fact that I am older than them does not matter its just that not a day goes by when I wonder when I and my...

I am a freshman in the Corps of Cadets and the oldest in my company (21) because I am a transfer student so most of the cadre that were yelling at me etc are the "upperclassmen" I know the fact that I am older than them does not matter its just that not a day goes by when I wonder when I and my...

As far as being a 'leader' goes I have held leadership positions in school obviously not as serious as a REAL military leadership where life and death matters, but a leadership role that opens my eyes up to what it is like taking a big responsibility is like. I never said I will listen to my...

Just curious how do you deal with parents that don't support you with your decisions? usually, parents would cope with their kids decisions and then support them for it, but mine are stubborn. I even told them that if I listen to them I would most likely regret the decision

I have done more than investigate VT as a college

I don't listen to these people MemberLG, I just want to know why they bash the military.

I think you are dissecting my post a bit incorrectly but thank you for looking through my history because we seem to have a mutual understanding about certain things 1) I never wanted to be an officer for the glory of it (ie medals, uniform, Hollywood) I was a USMA candidate 2x--once in H.S...

I know there are death tolls in any branch but the risks vary depending on your job. I've come to terms with that a long time ago.

I am not picking any validation sources, I was just watching military videos on youtube and fell across an individual who highly opposed it then the people that came to mind were those that were trying to prevent me from joining in the first place. Deep down, I know that if I don't go for what I...

also understand that they try to impose unreasonable fears that come with being in the military (rumor, movies) and they justify it as reality.

It is not as much a factor for me as it is for my parents though. I am aware that there are risks (but the levels vary based on your job) and I have accepted it for what it is. I just want to have a successful career as an Officer. I know I shouldn't compromise with my parents--and I won't, but...

For example you turn into an emotionless person who becomes a danger to your family, society, and yourself. There are people who are against today's military that believe that when you are in the military you become a "paid killer for politicians" (I don't know if these allegations are directed...

I have really been looking into M.I.--but outside of this fact; do you think an Armor Officer faces the same risks as an SF or Infantry Officer?