Brett327 said:Let's set the record straight: All Marines are thieves. They can't all be idiots.
Correction: Only one of us was a thief.
Corps' Lone Thief Apprehended.
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Correction: Only one of us was a thief.
Corps' Lone Thief Apprehended.
Nice write up. I probably wouldn't focus on flying in circles for hours waiting for the jets to land either.
I don't know which one makes me laugh more- the articles on Duffelblog or the reader comments by people who think it's serious news.
Wait...it's not?
If you go Hercs, housing won't matter because you are never home, just living it up in hotels and racking up per diem.
My best friend has a degree in Astrophysics from Colorado College. He's a Marine- just checked into VFA-106 to learn how to fly the Hornet, then off to Beufort. I can guarantee you that all Marines are not idiots.
Well, except Kbay- but he's like your retarded little brother. You bring him along because awesomeness and hilarity ensues wherever he may go.
Well, except Kbay- but he's like your retarded little brother. You bring him along because awesomeness and hilarity ensues wherever he may go.
Have you seen my baseball?
That's patently false. The Corps as a whole, takes better care of it's people than most corporations. For aviation in the Corps you're looking atleast at 9 to 11 years depending on platform. When you get out with a thousand or two hours - You'll be highly marketable.
Full medical, dental, TSP, pension, plus numerous other on base service benefits you can seek out by yourself, MWR, commissary privileges, etc. If you take the time and seek it out.
I've lived in four different places in my short stint so far. Two of which were houses on the water and the others were nice apartments off base. I've never lived on base. Why is that? Because it's not required for officers. My opinion of housing pay is great because I pocket half of it and my roommates and I blew it on 3 card poker, Sammy's, bushwhackers, and irish wakes.
Yeah that's not true at all and pretty offensive as well. However, considering the comments that a lot of military personnel make about the intellect of our civilian populace, I'll call it even.
Just for repetition's sake, I want to fully emphasize that I did not say nor believe the statement my parents made and intended absolute zero disrespect for any service member.
One last thing to clarify would be when I asked about staying in, I didn't mean until I can get out. I am looking for 20+ for retirement. I want the military to be my life. Is that difficult?
Thank you so much for everyone who has offered their advice and information.
When I pull my PT up, it seems like I will be going green.
Wait until you have experienced the military until you make that decision. You have to experience the pros and cons yourself before committing to it for 20+ years. What might be important to you now, might not matter so much later on in life. You also have to factor in family, children, if you chose to go down that route. Not everyone gets to stay in for 20 either, as it is an up or out career progression. Staying in for 20 years is possible but it's not an easy road.
Same in the Navy. Depending on retention, it can be relatively easy or cutthroat. I'd echo what others above have said. I'm over 6 years in, and I have absolutely no idea if I'm going to do 20. You won't know for a while. Many don't know until they take the "blood money" at O-4 or not and stay in for 20 or get out. But all that will be apparent to you at the right time.
Is that counting BDCP years as being "in" joboy?
edit: granted, those years do count towards retirement
It means I can retire in less than 14 years and counts toward TIS for pay. So on paper, it's identical to anyone else who was "in" for the same amount of time.
Real enough for me.