Can you help with consoling advice?
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From: Henderson, NV
Ever call anyone who was in the marines an "ex-marine"? If you do make sure your on your bike with it running and in gear for a quick get away. Entry into any of the academies requires a minium service contract. If you graduate you serve. I believe in some cases if you don't graduate then your required to serve as an enlisted. I'm not sure on that one. I went straight enlisted, and didn't even consider trying to go officer.
"The Military" doesn't "Own you for life." Remember it is an all volunteer force. I can't speak on other services, but in the Marines you enlist for 8 total years. 4 or 5 active and the remainder inactive reserve. Last I remember WP isn't the military per se, it is a military academy....a very good academy, but not the military.
The best thing is to let your friend know if the military is something he truly wants to do, there are options. The military has waivers for everything, and as far as I know the Army is a bit more liberal with their accepting new recruits. Another important thing to note is that he will still be able to get a college degree while active duty. Have him contact a recruiter and get more details.
The best thing is to let your friend know if the military is something he truly wants to do, there are options. The military has waivers for everything, and as far as I know the Army is a bit more liberal with their accepting new recruits. Another important thing to note is that he will still be able to get a college degree while active duty. Have him contact a recruiter and get more details.
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