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My youngest (18) son is talking about going into the Army. He's a year into college but to be honest he's not got his heart into it. He and a few of his friends have been talking about joining the Army. I guess if they pick the same MOS they can stay together up to their first duty station. I dont blame him really. I did the same thing right after I turned 19 when I was bored to tears in college. He says he wants to do one tour and get out which I wholeheartedly support. He's a big 6'4" lean muscular kid who is very physical. The veterans benefits are substantial especially the college benefits and VA loan, both of which I have used extensively. He's always been a private kid and getting information out of him is a challenge . I told him if I had it all over to do again I'd skip the technical MOS's and get into combat arms. I'd go Air Cav. His older brothers did the Air Force and Marines and had their college fully paid for after they got out even to the masters level. He's got my support whatever he does . His mothers not so happy but I think this might be a common thing . At the very least he'll learn how to get out of bed on time.
And no, I dont think staying in college and then going in as an officer afterwards is a great idea. A long time ago I was set to go to West Point prep. I had done all the exams , physicals etc and I had one last step to go and that was a interview with my commander. He sat me down for about two hours and instead of interviewing me he spent the whole time telling me how much it sucks being an officer. I will never forget that.
And no, I dont think staying in college and then going in as an officer afterwards is a great idea. A long time ago I was set to go to West Point prep. I had done all the exams , physicals etc and I had one last step to go and that was a interview with my commander. He sat me down for about two hours and instead of interviewing me he spent the whole time telling me how much it sucks being an officer. I will never forget that.