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jonnyb78 · 08-25-2009, 07:01 PM

lynne is stuck at work... she said screw the chair force. the army cuz they can garantee in writing her mos

tampaviking · 08-25-2009, 08:47 PM

I know 20-30 people that have been in my unit since 98. So stability comes with what type of MOS you have. Jeepdreams, you got seriously screwed on your time off. We get a 4 day weekend at least once a month, plus our 30 days of leave. And we are always allowed to take leave whenever as long as it has nothing to do with training. I picked the Army cause I knew what job I would be doing, I didn't want to take my chances.

nw-xj-scott · 08-25-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by warrpath4x4

Army you can put in your "picks" for duty stations and might get one of them, might not. Depends on what job you hold and where they need you. On the other hand my cousins a marine and everytime he re-ups, they move him and he has little to no say in where.
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my brother (navy) was givin the choice of where to go. he put 5 places down (4 ships) and got the one he most desired. being stationed on the east coast, as a single person, it is somewhat difficult to get stationed back to the west coast. but they did it! he even put down the middle east (bahran) and they still gave him Washington.

1990cherokee · 08-25-2009, 09:26 PM

i would have to agree tampa, I too am stationed at ft lewis and i just got here but i was in my last unit for 3 years and i am gonna be at this one for 2 years before i get out, so just pick a chill *** job haha, its a lot of fun, meet a lot of people and see a lot of things. but truthfully make sure its the right thing u want cause u cant just quit and walk away like some times i wish i could of back in the day. It has made me into a completely different person than i was when i entered the army and i cant be more thankful for that. But good luck with ur choice but i would chose the USAF lol i been deployed with them and ya much better than the army marines and navy haha.

gearheadette · 08-25-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueXJ

Might be a big shock in that you have no control over much of your life until you get to E5 or so. They tell you when and where to do everything. You never struck me as someone who can put up with that much loss of control in your daily life.

I actually would welcome it, I am tired of making decisions, for once, give my brain a break

Quote:

Originally Posted by winston427

You might even get lucky and be stationed in Italy. That way you can be closer to your future ex-husband.

I am pming this to Stephi

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Originally Posted by BlueXJ

I agree with Buck. If you decide to go in pick the USAF for the reasons he listed but also their boot camp is the easiest to get through. I, like Buck, was Navy and their boot camp was killer especially in the dead of winter at GL. Air Force has a boot camp at San Antonio and I worked there at Lackland for a couple years and that is a much easier boot camp than what I went through many years ago.

um, no, y'all know me only on here, and that is understandable, however, I am very, very adamint on staying in shape, besides, I was considering the marines for a while, just to prove I can do it!, I am a very very very proud person, and I love a challenge.

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Originally Posted by jonnyb78

lynne is stuck at work... she said screw the chair force. the army cuz they can garantee in writing her mos

thanks johnny

BTW: Deployment, I wanna be deployed, I dont have a family, I dont have a boyfriend, or lover or anything, I dont have kids. I wanna be on long deployments, I wanna see the world, I wanna go "play army" lol I was looking for insight, oh and by the way, I am an Army ex-wife, I got a pretty good Idea on what I am getting into, I just wanted to see some other perspectives.

JakeWI · 08-26-2009, 01:00 AM

well, if that the case, ill watch after your jeep and make sure it gets out every so often.

gearheadette · 08-26-2009, 03:49 AM

lol, I dont know what i would do with out people like you

sluggy · 08-26-2009, 04:05 AM

a close frend of mine was on a losing streak, no job, no driving licence, just split from his g/f so decided to join the army.

that was back in the late 80's
last time i spoke to him he had no intention of leaving as he said he loved everything about the life [infantry].
he has done northern ireland [when the troubles where going on] op desert storm and as far as i know is in afghanistan now. amongst many many others

as he said to me, treat the forces with respect and they will look after you.

so if you go for it, i dont think there will be one person on here who doesnt repect your decission sweetheart

gearheadette · 08-26-2009, 04:17 AM

Thank you

sluggy · 08-26-2009, 04:20 AM

no probs

gearheadette · 08-26-2009, 08:45 AM

I got an appointment with the recruiter on thursday morning 8 am

4jeepchick4 · 08-26-2009, 03:22 PM

good luck in your decision, it's awesome that this is something you really want to do. the closest i'm ever getting to being in the army is dating a soldier lol and it takes a really strong person to be in the military so i wish you tons of luck!!

dlundblad · 08-26-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gearheadette

I got an appointment with the recruiter on thursday morning 8 am

One thing I was told, is a recruiter will want to put you in a space that needs filled and not one that you want. I was told this by a guy that served some years in Iraq. So not sure how true it is, just thought I would point it out...

huntingman2706217 · 08-26-2009, 04:10 PM

Maaaannnn ur in for a whole nother ball game... ya know i didnt see anyone else say they were in the Marines or to go in the Marines which is kinda funny to me... i got out of the Marine Corps 2 years ago... did 5 years and i was a FA-18 engine/fuel cell/ throttle systems mechanic... Also was a plane captain... i did 1 year worth of school where i was constantly yelled at for stupid crap like not tucking in my shirt and stuipd stuff like that... no vehicles aloud by the way... then i got into the fleet where my squadron was leaving in 2 months for Iraq and Afgan on the USS enterprise... wasnt expecting that crap... by the way... dont join the Navy... boats sucks... navy folks trying to kill them selves all the dang time... watched a navy cat run and jump off the ship myself... got strapped to a bed for 3 days till the flew him out (there version of suicide watch)... anyways went on and volunteered for a 6 month tour in Al Asad iraq and then cross deployed into another squadron for 6 more months (volunteered again) and finally came back to beaufort SC for my last year... you know in all the volunteering i did... you know what i got... nothin... i picked up E-5 in 3 and a half years... hard to do if you didnt know... nothin... not even a letter of appreciation... when my CO asked why i was getting out i told him that right there... they dont care about you... your a tool... did you know if u get sunburned in the military you can get NJP (basically like punishment for breaking a small law) for distruction of government property? stupid huh? also the medical and dental... yeah most people get out after 4 years... 1 year of schooling or so... so everyone cutting into u has less then 3 years of experiance... my jaw is still messed up from when the pulled my wizdom teeth in bootcamp... so as with most things... u get what you pay for... free... yeah right...

huntingman2706217 · 08-26-2009, 04:12 PM

google Travis Toborg... thats me... a story they wrote up about me goin to Iraq... i guess thats the only cool thing that came out of it... but its long forgotten now... lol

08-25-2009, 07:01 PM	#16
jonnyb78 cowboy casanova Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: providence RI Posts: 4,476 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transfer Case: np 231 Front Axle: d 30 Rear Axle: chrysler 8.25 Tires: 33"x 12.5 15 bfg mt Lift Specifications: RE 4.5" superflex kit Misc Accessories: cb, yakima rack, jcr bumpers, jcr sliders	lynne is stuck at work... she said screw the chair force. the army cuz they can garantee in writing her mos __________________ CBW member #3 live well, love much, off road often www.oceanstatejeepsters.com my build thread http://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthr...923#post213923

08-25-2009, 08:47 PM	#17
tampaviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 773 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 44 Tires: 35" BFG Muds Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: fixed lower control arms, HD trackbar and mount	I know 20-30 people that have been in my unit since 98. So stability comes with what type of MOS you have. Jeepdreams, you got seriously screwed on your time off. We get a 4 day weekend at least once a month, plus our 30 days of leave. And we are always allowed to take leave whenever as long as it has nothing to do with training. I picked the Army cause I knew what job I would be doing, I didn't want to take my chances. __________________ 87 30/44 with 4.88 gears, Aussie, Drop brackets too many junkyard upgrades

08-26-2009, 01:00 AM	#21
JakeWI CF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,325 My Photos 1996 Cherokee Year: 1996 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 31x10.5 General Grabber AT2 Lift Specifications: 4.5 RC Misc Accessories: wisconsin plates :), RC quick discos, CB, Rock Crusher Diff. Covers, Tomken Gas Tank Skid, More	well, if that the case, ill watch after your jeep and make sure it gets out every so often. __________________ 1993 Cherokee (R.I.P) 4.5 Rough Country 5speed 31x 10.5 x15 Dick Cepek Radial FC-II 1996 Cherokee/ 4.5 Rough Country/ 31" General Grabber AT2/ RockCrusher diff covers/ Tomken Gas Tank Skid/CB/ Steering box brace/ GTX hood vents/ Wisconsin Plates/soon to finish-homebrew rockrails and bumpers. Project Northwoods http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/project-northwoods-3541/

08-26-2009, 03:49 AM	#22
gearheadette Future Fabrikator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,673 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 4WD Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 31" Firestone MT's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rough country Misc Accessories: Flow master muffler w/cat by-pass	lol, I dont know what i would do with out people like you __________________ Before: After:

08-26-2009, 04:05 AM	#23
sluggy CF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: birmingham,england. Posts: 1,312 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 ltr Transmission: auto Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: grabbers 31" Lift Specifications: up about 3" over stock at mo, wanna go higher though. Misc Accessories: loads lol	a close frend of mine was on a losing streak, no job, no driving licence, just split from his g/f so decided to join the army. that was back in the late 80's last time i spoke to him he had no intention of leaving as he said he loved everything about the life [infantry]. he has done northern ireland [when the troubles where going on] op desert storm and as far as i know is in afghanistan now. amongst many many others as he said to me, treat the forces with respect and they will look after you. so if you go for it, i dont think there will be one person on here who doesnt repect your decission sweetheart __________________ real name is john 1995 honda cbr1000fr 1967 chrysler newport 383 2001 triumph tiger 955i

08-25-2009, 09:26 PM	#19
1990cherokee Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yelm Wa Posts: 431 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: dana 30 with 4.56 gears Rear Axle: 8.25 with 4.56 gears and aussie locker Tires: 33's Lift Specifications: 4.5 will soon be upgrading to LA or to a 6.5 LA	i would have to agree tampa, I too am stationed at ft lewis and i just got here but i was in my last unit for 3 years and i am gonna be at this one for 2 years before i get out, so just pick a chill *** job haha, its a lot of fun, meet a lot of people and see a lot of things. but truthfully make sure its the right thing u want cause u cant just quit and walk away like some times i wish i could of back in the day. It has made me into a completely different person than i was when i entered the army and i cant be more thankful for that. But good luck with ur choice but i would chose the USAF lol i been deployed with them and ya much better than the army marines and navy haha.

08-26-2009, 04:17 AM	#24
gearheadette Future Fabrikator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,673 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 4WD Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 31" Firestone MT's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rough country Misc Accessories: Flow master muffler w/cat by-pass	Thank you __________________ Before: After:

08-26-2009, 04:20 AM	#25
sluggy CF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: birmingham,england. Posts: 1,312 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 ltr Transmission: auto Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: grabbers 31" Lift Specifications: up about 3" over stock at mo, wanna go higher though. Misc Accessories: loads lol	no probs __________________ real name is john 1995 honda cbr1000fr 1967 chrysler newport 383 2001 triumph tiger 955i

08-26-2009, 08:45 AM	#26
gearheadette Future Fabrikator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,673 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 4WD Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 31" Firestone MT's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rough country Misc Accessories: Flow master muffler w/cat by-pass	I got an appointment with the recruiter on thursday morning 8 am __________________ Before: After:

08-26-2009, 03:22 PM	#27
4jeepchick4 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 404 My Photos 1994 Cherokee Year: 1994 Model: Cherokee Engine: high output 4.0 liter Transmission: automatic Transfer Case: stock Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: stock Tires: yokohama geolander a/ts Lift Specifications: 3 inch Misc Accessories: ramsey winch with olympic bumper	good luck in your decision, it's awesome that this is something you really want to do. the closest i'm ever getting to being in the army is dating a soldier lol and it takes a really strong person to be in the military so i wish you tons of luck!! __________________ jessy jeep silly boys... jeeps are for girls! mud, sweat, and gears. "the true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." PROUD ARMY FIANCEE! army fiancees are angels with digi-camo wings!

08-26-2009, 04:10 PM	#29
huntingman2706217 Frugal Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Griffin, G.A. Posts: 3,109 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: Peucrap 5 speed Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 44 Tires: 31x10.50r15 Lift Specifications: None yet Misc Accessories: Removable Doors, 2 door, 96 HO Motor, MIA Roof, Herculined Floors, D30 Cable Conversion, Speaker Bar	Maaaannnn ur in for a whole nother ball game... ya know i didnt see anyone else say they were in the Marines or to go in the Marines which is kinda funny to me... i got out of the Marine Corps 2 years ago... did 5 years and i was a FA-18 engine/fuel cell/ throttle systems mechanic... Also was a plane captain... i did 1 year worth of school where i was constantly yelled at for stupid crap like not tucking in my shirt and stuipd stuff like that... no vehicles aloud by the way... then i got into the fleet where my squadron was leaving in 2 months for Iraq and Afgan on the USS enterprise... wasnt expecting that crap... by the way... dont join the Navy... boats sucks... navy folks trying to kill them selves all the dang time... watched a navy cat run and jump off the ship myself... got strapped to a bed for 3 days till the flew him out (there version of suicide watch)... anyways went on and volunteered for a 6 month tour in Al Asad iraq and then cross deployed into another squadron for 6 more months (volunteered again) and finally came back to beaufort SC for my last year... you know in all the volunteering i did... you know what i got... nothin... i picked up E-5 in 3 and a half years... hard to do if you didnt know... nothin... not even a letter of appreciation... when my CO asked why i was getting out i told him that right there... they dont care about you... your a tool... did you know if u get sunburned in the military you can get NJP (basically like punishment for breaking a small law) for distruction of government property? stupid huh? also the medical and dental... yeah most people get out after 4 years... 1 year of schooling or so... so everyone cutting into u has less then 3 years of experiance... my jaw is still messed up from when the pulled my wizdom teeth in bootcamp... so as with most things... u get what you pay for... free... yeah right... __________________ "A bad driver is a good driver when bad things happen" thats my quote. You know, you know what I'm talking about? That there is trademarked, not to be used without written permission of Ricky Bobby, Inc. Yep, I'm flyin' through the air, this is not good. My build page... http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/project-frugal-34083/ A great experiance... http://www.kaspick.net/toborg_-_ex_312_marine.htm

08-26-2009, 04:12 PM	#30
huntingman2706217 Frugal Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Griffin, G.A. Posts: 3,109 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: Peucrap 5 speed Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 44 Tires: 31x10.50r15 Lift Specifications: None yet Misc Accessories: Removable Doors, 2 door, 96 HO Motor, MIA Roof, Herculined Floors, D30 Cable Conversion, Speaker Bar	google Travis Toborg... thats me... a story they wrote up about me goin to Iraq... i guess thats the only cool thing that came out of it... but its long forgotten now... lol __________________ "A bad driver is a good driver when bad things happen" thats my quote. You know, you know what I'm talking about? That there is trademarked, not to be used without written permission of Ricky Bobby, Inc. Yep, I'm flyin' through the air, this is not good. My build page... http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/project-frugal-34083/ A great experiance... http://www.kaspick.net/toborg_-_ex_312_marine.htm

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