Today, I was considering joining the army, so I asked my veteran uncle what the worst bits are. He told me the worst was learning for yourself just how horrible it is to see the light go out behind someone’s eyes as they die with your bullet in their chest. I don’t want to join the army anymore. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I asked my parents to sign for me to enlist in the military. They asked me how much money the government gives them if I die. FML
Today, I told my parents I was thinking about joining the army. They looked at each other and laughed for about 10 minutes straight. I wasn't joking. FML
Today, my daughter asked me to join the Army so that she wouldn't have to see me anymore. She's four. FML
Today, I had to leave my school's JROTC program because my mother doesn't want me in it, and won't pay for my uniforms. The worst part was the conversation with my Master Sergeant, for whom I have the utmost respect for. He told me, "You're a soldier. Keep your head up." I don't think a soldier would be crying as I am now. FML
Today, I told my dad that failing to kill yourself must be really awful, because you think you’ve failed your life and then you even fail your death. My dad who, as I recalled when he shot me a sour look, tried to commit suicide during his youth. FML
Today, I told my dad I want to enlist in the army and he tried to lock me in my room. He did almost the same thing when I told him I wanted to do certain college courses to make it easier to become a police officer, only there was a lot more swearing and throwing of objects. FML
Today, my school announced plans to do a Memorial Day event near the end of the year, where students can invite people they know who are war veterans. Everyone wants me to invite my uncle, since he's pretty well-known around here. I don't have the heart to tell them he has terminal cancer. FML
Today, I found out my extremely anti-war relatives hate me because they think I served in the Army, after hearing I was "a vet". I'm a veterinarian. FML
Today, my dad drunkenly ranted about how I should volunteer for the military because of the crisis in the Middle East. I refused; I'm in college on two scholarships and have listened to stories of why his service still gives him nightmares. I had to hide all the phones to keep him from calling the recruiters. FML
Today, at the airport, my mom began talking about how useless the war in Iraq was, and how dumb the soldiers that serve there were for enlisting during the war. The soldier at the vending machine near us caught my eye. I mouthed, "Sorry" and he mouthed, slowly, "You fuckin' better be." FML
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IHaveThePower 18
Good, listen to your uncle. Killing people is not a good career, even if 'there's a chance' you won't have to kill someone.
Crowned Sataness 12
You asked, he gave you an honest answer. We are always on the brink of war. Army isn't fun and easy, it's not for the weak. You will face physically and mentally breaking exercises and yes, possibly killing someone
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emmalou 19
That's obvious though? Keep in mind a lot today don't see action
IHaveThePower 18
Good, listen to your uncle. Killing people is not a good career, even if 'there's a chance' you won't have to kill someone.
RichardPencil 32
Just buy a uniform at a surplus store and wear it to bars. You'll get free drinks and get laid by girls who fetishize the military. Let's face it -- that's the prime motivation for most guys who enlist.
Crowned Sataness 12
You asked, he gave you an honest answer. We are always on the brink of war. Army isn't fun and easy, it's not for the weak. You will face physically and mentally breaking exercises and yes, possibly killing someone
princess_stabitty 20
I wonder, what exactly did you think joining the army is about?