Why would anyone with options join the US military?

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You hit it.. "Options" Lack of education and a background of family poverty. Or a directed program as a term in the military as an option to prison..GI Benefits used to be a way out for some..Now I am not so sure..😷

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Bumbles Exactly. Now a person more conspiracy minded than I might wonder if this pool of "potential recruits" was kept in existence deliberately, to fuel Americas overseas interests..😷

Bumbles · 51-55, M

@whowasthatmaskedman Indifference more than intent. It’s a bonus.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Bumbles Probably. My understanding of how the GI benefits work now, makes them sound less attractive😷

KunsanVeteran · M

Not under tRUMP and Kegsbreath!

In fact, I retired when tRUMP was elected the first time. I then publicly burned my retirement certificate at my retirement ceremony (which was held in private and was not an official function) because it was signed by tRUMP (actually his auto pen).

Note: this is NOT the same as my DD-214!

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@KunsanVeteran "Donald, Donald, Uber Alles" Personal loyalty to the Fuhrer.. (Is it a coincidence that the Secret Service has the Initials "SS"?)😷

1490wayb · 56-60, M

free health care, a free bunk to sleep in, free food, free training, avoiding jail time, family tradition

Bumbles · 51-55, M

@1490wayb Makes sense if you don’t have options in life.

Allelse · 36-40, M

To eacape poverty and get an education.

Bumbles · 51-55, M

@Allelse I agree, I added “with options” to remove that reason.

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Bumbles · 51-55, M

@Allelse Has to be..

Finchy · 41-45, M

With some young men an outlet for their testosterone is a good option for a while

Bumbles · 51-55, M

@Finchy But they just train, and if sent to war, get cheated on, get PTSD, come home, and raise another man’s child!

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