Becoming A Soldier In The United States Army

Prior to September 11, 2001, I had no idea about what I wanted to do with my life. After the tragic events of September 11 and talking with several people at each branch's recruiters' stations- I decided that I would join the United States Navy. On November 14, upon arriving at Naval Station Great Lakes, I did not know what to expect. Over the next 8 weeks I was taught not only things to help me survive the Navy but life lessons to help me get through life in general. When I arrived at boot camp, I was given a complete health and dental physicals to ensure I was healthy enough to endure the stringent activities that I was going to go through. Along with my physicals, I was given shots to ensure that I would stay healthy. After shots, I was given

This technique would also allow the introduction of policies and procedures and what to expect.

The dazed, sick and weak soldiers walk around Valley Forge groaning like zombies in a graveyard. Best time to leave would be now! In the summer of 1775 George Washington and his troops left from Boston to New York City. On April 13, 1778, the French joined the Americans in the Revolutionary War. I joined the army after Valley Forge was made, but I have decided to not re-enlist for the three reasons which are the illness and death, the doctor’s condition, and the homes of the soldiers.

Since I was three years old, I knew that I wanted to go into the military, specifically the Army. I can remember attending a karate match and before the match, they asked me, “What do you want to be when you get older.” And I replied,” I want to be a soldier.” When I was applying to high schools, I ran across a school called Fork Union Military Academy. My first thought was why I

The moment I strolled into the Marine Corps recruiting office was the first time I experienced conformity without any reluctance. Which turned out to be absolutely shocking since I spent my teen years doing the opposite of what was expected from me. I understood by joining the military, I would need to conform my expectations and beliefs in order to successfully enter and exit the Corps.

There are a lot of graduates fresh out of high schools that make the decision to use the military. There are some people that join the military because that is a fast and easy choice for them. The military gives everyone a wide variety of options. College for instance, the military allows you to serve your country and still have time to attend college and get a degree if you choose to do that. People that choose to join the military get the option to go to college anytime they feel during their military career. The military pays for part or all the tuition. The military has four different branches, Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines. Each branch offers different trades. Air Force for example, teaches people to fly, have mechanical skills,

I never planned on doing any sort of military service growing up. I was in grade school during the Viet Nam War and it was just one of those things that really didn't encourage most kids to grow up looking to serve their country just because of all the negativity that surrounded it. I played baseball in high school and always felt like there was a better chance that I would play at least in the minor leagues. During my senior year my friends convinced me to play football and a knee injury pretty much ended any sort of athletic career I had dreamed of. Even after this I still never even considered military service as an option. I was a pretty good student and was actually good at math so I figured I would go to college and get some sort

Recently, Ronald Fowlkes sat down for an interview with Inspirery. He stated that as a small child of 10, he wrote to the Marines, asking if he could join the service. He explained how he would get their letters back “stating that he needed to wait until he was older to join”. Right after graduating high school at 17, however, his wish came true and he was able to pursue his dreams and join the Marines.

            Joining the United States Marine Corps is one of the most important decisions someone may make in their entire life. Although becoming a United States Marine is not easy. The first steps are often the most difficult, but once you set your mind to do what your heart desires the process becomes a lot easier. The transformation from a typical civilian to a Marine soldier is remarkable. Only one who decides to take the challenge knows the wonderful feeling of their accomplishment in the end.

After graduating high school, Jesse and his family moved to San Diego, California as part of his father’s job relocation requirements. “My father was in a leadership role as far back as I can remember, and I learned a lot from him. He always encouraged me to seek out new challenges, such as Eagle Scouts, and eventually my enlistment in the Navy” (Kenner). For the next two years, Jesse attended the public community college and held lower level positions working in retail electronic centers. At the age of twenty, Jesse knew it was time to establish a career, and was interested in serving his country. After a brief interview with a Navy Recruiter, Jesse signed up to join the military. His research

I had been warned about the hostility many of our fellow countrymen felt toward returning 'Nam vets at that time. There were no hometown parades for us when we came home from that unpopular war. Like tens of thousands of others, I was just trying to get home without incident.

Nicholas enlisted when he was living in Maumee ,Ohio. He wanted to join the military because Something he really wanted to do since he was a kid was training experiences. He also wanted to join the United State Marine Corps because it was the hardest branch . He also said it feels like it was fast he had to pick up things quickly, and follow directions. When he was training in boot camp he said it was hot and tiresome days ,lots of yelling, hot, he learned how to march , shoot ,and medical training. He remembered his instructors most of them were mean one of them was Sorrento Smith and Austin they were in charge of teaching him how to drill and march . How he got through boot camp was doing what you're told to.

No matter what branch of the military an individual decides to join, the one thing that is for sure is the individual learns to live by a specific code, usually specified by the branch of service. According to Ford et. al, the number one reason that youth decide to join the military is because of propensity or a natural tendency to behave in a certain way (Ford, Gibson, Griepentrog, & Marsh, 2014). Although, this is not the only reason for individuals, other reasons individuals decide to serve their country can be economical, adventure, college opportunities, or even a family tradition.

I joined the Marine Corps looking for a challenge. I wanted to open doors for a new career and longed to have a positive impact on the world around me. Looking back five years later, I realize I found all that I originally sought, but I’ve also found something profoundly satisfying and meaningful that I never knew I was missing.

Additionally, in the novel, Both Brittain’s fiancé Roland and her brother Edward postpone their studies at Oxford University in order to enlist in the war.  Like Vera, Roland and Edward enlistment in the war seems directly affected by this recruitment of men into the armed forces.  Many of the propaganda produced the targeted men were embedded with ideas about responsibility, protection, shame. For instance, Savile Lumley's famous poster of 1915 portrayed two young children asking their father about his military involvement after the war: ‘Daddy, what did you do in the Great War?’ (Welch 2013). Savile Lumley’s poster and others like it, blackmailed fathers and made people feel shame if they were not actively involved in the war.  In the novel,