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I always get asked, "What is it really like being in the military?" Things have changed in the military since I was on active duty in the United States Air Force. For one thing, we are at war; it is a different kind of war when innocent civilians and service members are targeted by terrorists to be publicly tortured and/or killed. I cannot imagine the fear of this experience or of any service member who serves on the front lines. I pray for all of you who serve in a military or civilian capacity during this wartime era. I am a woman and enlisted into a non-combat field, so my article will focus more on the fears and rewards of how joining the military changed my life. I enlisted in January of 1975 and I was off to basic training in June of 1975. There are some things about being in the military that never change. I attended my daughter's graduation from Air Force basic training almost 20 years to the day after I did. It was astonishing that it seemed as if nothing about Lackland Air Force Base or the graduation ceremony had changed over 20 years. She even got the same one-day town pass to visit the Riverwalk in San Antonio, went to the same church ceremonies on Sunday, and went through the same 6-week training program that I did. Did she feel the same fears and rewards that I did? I think everyone does. The Rewards of Serving in the Military Aside from the great honor you feel for having served your country, the military is great for young people just getting out of high school, who need a little time to decide what to do with the rest of their lives. Many young people are not ready for college, and they haven't yet developed the self-discipline to succeed in college. The military provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, a paycheck, free room and board, and training in a career field while you decide what you want to do. For those people who decide they want to make the military a career, you can retire after 20 years with a monthly income for the rest of your life. If you are young enough, you can get a second career for the next 20 years and retire with 2 pensions at around age 60. People that have carried out this plan, are living very comfortable life styles now and enjoying retirement to its fullest. If you choose to receive an Honorable Discharge, you will enjoy many education benefits including the G.I. Bill. Most states also pay for post-graduate degree programs for veterans living in that state at the time of enlistment. I received my Bachelor's Degree for free with my G.I. Bill and my Master's Degree for free with the Hazelwood Grant for Texas Veterans. You also receive Veterans benefits for buying a house regardless of whether you make the military a career. I bought 4 homes using VA loans, with no down payments, and low interest rates. Having VA home loan benefits can mean the difference of being able to afford to buy a house or having to rent for a long time. It is very difficult in these times to save up 10 to 15 percent down payment on a home. One's patriotism for our fighting soldiers, our freedom, our flag, and all things America grows stronger after serving in the military. I still salute the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels as they fly over during air shows. I watch news of our aircraft carriers and their missions, hoping for their safe return to homeland soil. I pray for those who give their lives and risk their lives to fight for our freedom and safety. I honor those who died for our country, I honor the flag, our National anthem, and our Nation's capitol and its monuments. I treasure my freedom and my rights given to me by the constitution. I cry when I hear God Bless America or God Bless the USA, as if there is no greater place on earth to have been born. These are perhaps the greatest rewards of all from serving in the military. The Fears of Enlisting in the Military Signing the Papers at the Recruiting Office I joined the military for two basic reasons: to get out of El Paso after high school and get paid for that, and to get a college education since my parents couldn't afford to send 6 kids through college. My daughter joined because she wasn't ready to go to college yet and her partying lifestyle was heading her down the wrong path. Whatever the reason is that you might contemplate joining the military is O.K. with the recruiters. They will make the future of your military career fit any need you have or want. Before you decide what career field to enter, you must take the ASVAB test to see what your aptitude is for learning new information. This was fairly frightening for me since the test is about four hours long and it measures aptitude, not basic skills or grade level competencies like you had in school. The good thing about aptitude tests is that there are some careers you are just not meant to do and the test will tell you that. For example, I completely failed the Mechanical Reasoning portion of the ASVAB. That meant I could not get into any military fields where I would have to fix airplanes, fix communications equipment, or anything having to do with mechanics - FINE BY ME! It may be disappointing if you want to be a pilot and fail the Spatial Reasoning portion of the ASVAB. However, once you and your recruiter decide what career is best for you, signing the papers is a piece of cake - you feel a sense of accomplishment and excitement to begin your new life. Swearing In Your commitment to the military is not actually a "legally binding" commitment until military officers officially swear you in. When you get sworn in depends on when the have you scheduled for the next basic training class. I didn't get sworn in for a couple months after I signed the recruiting papers. This gave me a lot of time to wonder if I was doing the right thing, whether I should just go get a regular job, wondering what the military was really going to be like, and wondering where in the world I would get stationed permanently. I am adventurous by nature, so my fears about these things turned to more excitement as the time got closer. Physical Exam Just before you are ready to leave for basic training, you must pass a very rigorous physical exam. This created the most fear for me of anything so far in the enlistment process. There are many things that could happen during the physical exam that can change all your dreams and excitement. For example, I failed the physical because I got cramps during my menstrual cycle. I did get to appeal after I went to a regular doctor and was prescribed birth control pills to minimize the cramps. I had to return for another military physical and swear that I no longer experienced cramps during my period. My daughter wanted to be a pilot, but failed her eye exam, so the Air Force banned her from entering that career field. At the time, if you could not correct your vision to 20/20 with contact lenses, you could not pass. She had a condition where contact lenses were not suitable for her and the military did not recognize laser or LASIX eye surgery as an alternative. My daughter had to change career fields and became really disappointed. She ended up going into instrumentation and telemetry, where she analyzed data from test missiles and aircraft. That was very exciting for her, so everything worked out. The good thing about the military is - they want you to succeed and recruiters will usually try hard to place you in a career that also interests you. Off to Basic Training This is when you REALLY think - oh my - what have I done? Whether you fly or take a bus to basic training, you become petrified because this is the REAL thing - no turning back now! Here I am troops - just like Goldie Hawn in Private Benjamin when she gets issued those ugly green fatigues: Is this the only color these come in? Basic training is hard and scary. People yell at you all day long. Just remember, it is all a game and you can win if you accept the game rules and play along for just 6 weeks. Be patient with the spoiled brats in your squadron who cannot mop a floor or clean a toilet. Be open-minded and committed to a different way of life. Stay quiet and out of trouble and the time will pass before you know it. Now, they don't really tell you this, and I don't recommend it - but if you really can't handle basic training for 6 weeks, there are ways to get discharged without going any further in your military career. You will learn how for yourself; I guarantee there will be a few in your squadron who want out and get out. But, my advice is SUCK IT UP AND HANG IN THERE. The six or nine weeks (depending on the Branch) will fly by. Technical Training The rules at your Tech School will be more relaxed than at Basic Training. You still have to abide by the Military Code of Conduct, but you don't have trainers yelling at you all the time. You also get more off-base leave privileges. Probably the most fear you will have at Tech School is passing inspections in your dorm room and passing your classes for your permanent assignment. I was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi for my Tech training and it was some of the most fun days I've ever had in my life. It was like being in college. Permanent Duty Station My snow story will tell the whole story about this. I was from Texas and stationed at Survival Training in Spokane, Washington. I woke up one morning at 6:00 am to be at work by 7:00 am. There was 3 feet of snow on the ground and my car was parked in an alley behind the old downtown house where I rented an attic apartment. I called my Commanding Officer and politely informed him that I would be in to work when the snow melts or when they can clear the roads. He politely informed me that I was not at summer camp, this is the military, and if I don't have my little Texas butt to work at 7:00 am, I would receive an AWOL. I shoveled tons of snow from behind my car and drove 20 miles an hour, but I made it. I did think it was a bit rude, though. The rest of my 4 years in the military was great. It was not unlike having a "regular" job. You just have to pass inspections, keep your military bearing, and do the job. It can be fun too: I was asked to escort a 4-star General around base and have lunch with him. I got to fly in a B-52. I got to rent snow mobiles and ski boats on base for $25 a day. I received several awards like "Professional Performance" from the Inspector General. I really knew the tricks about polishing my shoes. I would highly recommend a career in the military if you need some discipline in your life, if you are not sure what you want to do, and if you want to serve your country. It was the best thing I ever did and I have some of the most memorable experiences of my life from being in the U.S. Air Force. |
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