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<blockquote data-quote="bronco" data-source="post: 671121" data-attributes="member: 48575"><p>Alright Devil Pup,</p><p></p><p>You have started by making an excellent decision by joining the Corps. </p><p>Let me also tell you infantry is a serious decision one shouldn't make in haste. There are many awesome jobs in the Marines that will get you trigger time and not put you in harms way your entire enlistment.</p><p></p><p>I served six years as a helicopter mechanic. I started as a CH-46 flightline mechanic and subsequently was recruited to the Presidential Helicopter Squadron and worked on VH-60N and VH-3D helicopters. I traveled the world with Pres. Bush and Pres. Obama. It was incredible and unforgettable. I traveled to all 50 states and 15 countries. As I was getting out I was recruited by Sikorsky Aircraft and now make a fantastic living as a professional helicopter mechanic.</p><p></p><p>That being said, I originally wanted to be a MP or Grunt. My father the wise man that he is had me go grab one of my rifles and stand a guard post on the front porch. After a short while, bored out of my mind he came out to talk about job skills I learned for the future. He said "Well, you can listen to orders and shoot things. Kinda narrows down your options. Doesn't it?" Learning a trade while you serve can really set you up for a good career when you get out.</p><p></p><p>I lost more than a few friends and colleagues in Iraq and Afghanistan and many of them were grunts. Are you willing to put your loved ones through the loss of your life? You might be ready too give your life, but are they? Sorry to be blunt but this is REAL! Infantry is hard and you will be treated like **** your entire enlistment. This is not always the case in other areas of the Corps. I enjoyed going to work everyday. There is something to be said in that. Whatever decision you make be proud that your are part of a lifelong brotherhood you can always be proud of!</p><p></p><p></p><p>PM me if you have want to talk more.</p><p></p><p>The man on the right is my father.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bronco, post: 671121, member: 48575"] Alright Devil Pup, You have started by making an excellent decision by joining the Corps. Let me also tell you infantry is a serious decision one shouldn't make in haste. There are many awesome jobs in the Marines that will get you trigger time and not put you in harms way your entire enlistment. I served six years as a helicopter mechanic. I started as a CH-46 flightline mechanic and subsequently was recruited to the Presidential Helicopter Squadron and worked on VH-60N and VH-3D helicopters. I traveled the world with Pres. Bush and Pres. Obama. It was incredible and unforgettable. I traveled to all 50 states and 15 countries. As I was getting out I was recruited by Sikorsky Aircraft and now make a fantastic living as a professional helicopter mechanic. That being said, I originally wanted to be a MP or Grunt. My father the wise man that he is had me go grab one of my rifles and stand a guard post on the front porch. After a short while, bored out of my mind he came out to talk about job skills I learned for the future. He said "Well, you can listen to orders and shoot things. Kinda narrows down your options. Doesn't it?" Learning a trade while you serve can really set you up for a good career when you get out. I lost more than a few friends and colleagues in Iraq and Afghanistan and many of them were grunts. Are you willing to put your loved ones through the loss of your life? You might be ready too give your life, but are they? Sorry to be blunt but this is REAL! Infantry is hard and you will be treated like **** your entire enlistment. This is not always the case in other areas of the Corps. I enjoyed going to work everyday. There is something to be said in that. Whatever decision you make be proud that your are part of a lifelong brotherhood you can always be proud of! PM me if you have want to talk more. The man on the right is my father. [/QUOTE]
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