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Originally Posted by Neapolitan
Thanks 
Look at the men on the bottom, one looks like he is holding a beer bottle in his right-hand and machine gun in his left, the guy on the right looks like he is chugging a beer and the guy in the center looks like he's throwing a potato. |
...potato...
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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali
You didn't miss anything fun after the twin towers fell, believe me. Unless you like being uncomfortably warm, full of sand and dodging mortars and rockets.
I also did it for opportunity. Turned out great for me.
I honestly owe my life to the military. I wouldn't be here without those 6 years. The kind of person I was, I just needed it. I applaud those who never did, but looking back, I feel like there's a lot a person can take away from the experience and use it to their benefit.
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I hear ya. It was a good experience. I got to see Germany, and Holland (Amsterdam 3 times
*cough*), drive the Autobahn, and meet some really good people, like Turbo B (from Snap!) who was in my unit. He got out a little bit before me, and by the time I was out "I Got The Power" was all over the radio stations. I've also kept in touch with a few of my other Army buddies thanks to Bookface.
After 2-1/2 years in Germany though, coming back to the states was kind of a reverse culture shock for me. Most Americans are *******s, and I wanted to go right back to Germany, and almost did if it wasn't for me diving into school right away. German people have a better sense of integrity, and the culture is very warm and inviting.
As far as military life goes, well... that's a discipline I can understand, and I did immerse myself into it, but the lifestyle is just too sterile for me, so I didn't re-up. A good friend of mine went in around Desert Strom era, and stayed in for 12 years. He saw quite a bit of action, and now that he's been out for a good while, he's still a bit nuts. But, I guess that's all relative to ones environment.
I salute you, and DJ for making the commitment.