Serving in the United States Military

1153 Words3 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Leadership in the army today

Serving the United States Military comes with many responsibilities as well as pressure and accountability. However, the military isn’t for everyone, but it offers so much for those who serve. One thing that must be known and dealt with is that this career could be a life threatening one, and there are many obstacles one must go through beforehand.

Joining the military isn’t all about wanting to carry a weapon or looking good in a uniform it’s about everyone doing their job to their best trained abilities. There are many reasons for joining the armed forces. Protection of the country, loved ones, and rights of the citizens are all included. Some have never been a part of something bigger than themselves and it’s great for someone to be part of a team that does everything right and to their best ability for the good of their people. However, there are also reasons that help the one joining as well.

The military is in fact a career so of course pay, benefits, and respect all come with the job if earned. When enlisted into the military, the starting pay will be $1516.20 a month but ranges all the way to $5617.50 a month depending on the rank of the soldier. Officers on the other hand are paid $2811.60 a month ranging all the way to 15,913.20 a month. (Statistics) Members also receive deductions on insurances and the GI Bill as well which will help the member or the offspring of that member to attend a university without charge. This goes to show that the military takes care of its veterans in ways that some might need it the most. Insurance and education are very expensive and that’s why the military does help in those departments. How easy is it to join? Well it can be very easy for others as well as very difficult if...

... middle of paper ...

...se. For those who would like to join make it for the better.

Millions of jobs are out there outside of the military but which jobs will help create something that cannot be broken? Something that last forever and no weapon of mass destruction can utter. Camaraderie and love for the country are two things that will never be taken away. Military life isn’t for everyone, but then again, the military is here for everyone.

Works Cited

AFBMT. MEPS-Military Entrance Processing Station. 2012. 10 February 2014 .

Miltary, Today's. Boot Camp. 2014. 10 February 2014 .

Statistics, Bureau of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. 8 January 2014. 10 February 2014 .

Show More
Related

  • The Subculture of the United States Army

    1137 Words  | 3 Pages

    Since the conflict in Vietnam ended, the military has been an all-volunteer force. This means that generally people are in the military because they want to serve, albeit the motivation for service can vary across a wide spectrum of reasons.

    Read More

  • navy seals

    1528 Words  | 4 Pages

    Though grueling and tedious, the rewards for hard work and studying are priceless. You leave the military with a whole new meaning of life. To be able to protect your friends, family, and country is an honor that anyone should be able to enjoy.

    Read More

  • Navy Core Values

    545 Words  | 2 Pages

    A military officer must manage pieces of one of the largest organizations in the United States government - an organization that accounts for the third largest piece of the American budget and is comprised of 1.3 million active sailors, soldiers, airmen, and marines, many of whom are tasked with being deployable to any location within 48 hours. This is only possible through concise, professional communication on the part of every service member, especially

    Read More

  • Comparison Essay: Military Life Vs. Civilian Life

    1104 Words  | 3 Pages

    On the other hand, the military lifestyle carries much more responsibility than the civilian lifestyle. There is always the threat of heading into a combat zone and having to risk your life. You have to be on time to work, there are no "I got stuck in traffic" excuses. You must always be well-groomed, and live up to the working and presentation standards of your specific military branch. You never have the option of saying "no" or just quitting

    Read More

  • Characteristics Of The Army A Subculture

    1600 Words  | 4 Pages

    Not everybody is willing to risk their lives for others. I think that certain people have strength and bravery to join the army. I think some people go into the Army to better themselves because maybe they are not having a good life back at home so they have no choice but to join the Army for a better life. According to the Defense ManPower Data Center only 0.4 percent of the United States population is in the active military as a whole(Chalabi,2015). The percentage of people who are active in the Army would probably be around 0.2 percent. People who are in the Army probably feel unique because not many people want to join. As a whole I view the members to be dedicated, dependable, and look out for each other and

    Read More

  • Military Careers

    2435 Words  | 5 Pages

    "A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." When joining the military you must perform your best to protect our country. Tons of men and women around the world fight for the country and make a career out of it. There are three major branches and many different jobs to go with each one. Each have many specific tasks. (Robbie Hughes Interview)

    Read More

  • The United States Marine Corps

    983 Words  | 2 Pages

    This career is important to society because every great nation needs warrior’s battle ready to defend it from oncoming threats and onslaughts. These brave young men and women defend and fight for those who can’t do it for themselves. Fighting a war test a soldier’s skill but defending his home tests a soldier’s heart. The Few, the Proud, the Marines………………..

    Read More

  • Should High School Students Join the Military?

    961 Words  | 2 Pages

    The military has many programs to help pay for all different kinds of college expenses (Kingsbury). The first is going to college after active duty. This means the individual has to serve a certain number of years before he can retire and go to college. The average number of years is four, during which he still receives education and training (Yuengling). The post 9/11 GI bill helps pay for tuition, room and board, and gives a food allowance each month.

    Read More

  • Impact Of The Mandatory Military Service Act

    1004 Words  | 3 Pages

    There is an every growing need for college graduates that need government benefits. There are a surplus of able body men and woman looking for a career or a chance to better their life’s using the benefits provide by the Mandatory Military Services Act as a catalyst to improve the standard of living for each citizen. By having experience that will transience to the job market, with the job market being flooded with highly train workers with military background the overall productivity will greatly improve. (Ruschmann

    Read More

  • The Army Profession

    1238 Words  | 3 Pages

    Webster’s dictionary defines the word profession as a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill. Many Soldiers would not consider the Army as a profession but a way of life. Some think the word profession belongs to everyday jobs like a plumber, mechanic, or doctor. Dr. Don M. Snider stated “the Army is a profession because of the expert work it produces, because the people in the Army develop themselves to be professionals, and because the Army certifies them as such” (Snider, D. M. 2008). In October 2010, the Secretary of the Army directed the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) to lead an Army wide assessment of the state of the Army Profession. We have been at war as a Country for over a decade and the Army wanted to know how to shape the future of the Army as a profession and the effects the past decade had on our profession.

    Read More

  • I Am Proud to Be An American Soldier

    740 Words  | 2 Pages

    The Army is the branch that I chose. The Army is the largest branch, in terms of the number of soldiers, with an impressive five hundred thousand soldiers on active duty, five-hundred thousand in the Reserves, and three-hundred thousand in the National Guard. The Army is responsible for the majority of land combat in a War. These soldiers are also trained to occupy other countries if necessary (Iraq, Afghanistan, and Mogadishu.) In peace time, the Army’s main deterrent of other country’s aggression is its large presence throughout the world. There are deployed soldiers in over one-hundred countries at any certain time, along with huge ship...

    Read More

  • Essay On Mandatory Military Service

    356 Words  | 1 Pages

    In the United States, there’s the guarantee to pursue happiness. Having a mandatory system of military service could violate that guarantee for many people. The average person doesn’t have the final say in the process and feeling forced to serve creates second-class services quite often.

    Read More

  • The Army; A Profession

    629 Words  | 2 Pages

    ...n. Other professions within the Army will grow as needs change but they will all still be an important piece. For the Army to succeed the future, it must require study and intellectual development therefore maintaining it as a profession.

    Read More

  • Benefits of Military Service

    967 Words  | 2 Pages

    Mandatory military service is a course to make a fit and capable citizen. First of all, military service can help one's character . More specifically it gives good tools so that people can work well in a team, be more organized in everyday event and good discipline. Secondly, it can offer education to people in need. Furthermore it will help people in bad neighbourhoods or is living trough a thought time and give those without the means to be in a home and have a job. Thirdly but not least mandatory military service could be looked at as a dept owed to one's country, loved ones who are protected if ever needed and most important to our right to democracy.

    Read More

  • My Military Career has Shaped Who I Am

    851 Words  | 2 Pages

    The military, for me the Air Force, has its own way of life and its own social function. The first thing I remember getting off the bus at Lackland Air Force Base was the Drill Sergeant running towards us and just yelling and yelling. As a group of individuals we could do no right, “pick up your bags, put them down” was yelled over and over until we learned that when the bags are placed down they can’t make noise. The first day was long and we had to learn quickly the norms of military life. We were giving roles, I was a chow runner, and each role had its own role set. I had to count the trainees and report to the Drill Sergeant how many people in my flight would be eating the meal and after reporting I had to report to the flight leader when our turn will be. It seemed that each day was blurred together as we learned and expected military life style. Class after class was giving by our Drill Sergeants we made sure that race, sex, sexual orientation and color did not affect our daily routine. As each day became in the six week course we started to get used to the daily ritual and...

    Read More

More about Serving in the United States Military

Open Document