I didn't have much choice about going back to civvy life. It was either do that or fight with the evaluation board about the wounds and the damage done to me.
But, on the other hand, going back to Civvy Life was just a walk through another door of my life's story. One chapter closed and another opened!
They may have taken the uniforms away from me, but they did not take the spirit that I had while I was in.
I'm an old Airborne Army grunt but a grunt none the less. I never looked back. Glad I did my time, glad to serve my country, glad to ETS. However I still have a dream (nightmare)a couple times a year that I went back in. Of course getting out the first time felt sooooo good that it would almost be worth it to go back in just to get out again.
The I regretted my choice the first time I got out, and went back in 2-years later. The second time I got out was not by choice, due to "service limitation." From time-to-time, I have dreams that I am still in. However, I now fit-in with my current profession, working alongside other former military types, but I still miss it.
Originally posted by kb325: Of course getting out the first time felt sooooo good that it would almost be worth it to go back in just to get out again.
No, never met him. I might have seen him often cuz I frequented the 3rd batt chow hall. If memory serves me right 3/325 rotated to Vincezia Italy in late 1985. Could've been early 1986. Some of the Soldiers in 3/325 came over to the 2/325 because they refused to extend their enlistment so they could go over there.
If memory serves me right 3/325 rotated to Vincezia Italy in late 1985. Could've been early 1986. Some of the Soldiers in 3/325 came over to the 2/325 because they refused to extend their enlistment so they could go over there.
Scouten was over in Italy then. He loved it but also falls into the category of no regrets getting out.
Originally posted by kb325: I'm an old Airborne Army grunt but a grunt none the less. I never looked back. Glad I did my time, glad to serve my country, glad to ETS. However I still have a dream (nightmare)a couple times a year that I went back in. Of course getting out the first time felt sooooo good that it would almost be worth it to go back in just to get out again.
The only dreams I ever have always revolve around me finding myself back in a grunt unit. I can't find my gear, can't find my unit, can't find anything! - just completely ****ed up, trying to un**** myself....
Getting out was the worst decision for me. I can not get back in due to a an irregular heartbeat that showed up in a DEA physical. Funny how **** happens.
I'm glad I got out but like most I miss the Bros and cool times. My only regret is not serving in Iraq. Could have easily gone as a "contractor" but I only war as a Marine for brotherhood and cause, not a civilian seeking money or thrills.
I miss serving alongside professionals. The whole time I have been out I really have never worked with the men I served with while in the Corps. When the war broke out I was ready to go again but I have a wife and 3 kids. If I could get back in the Corps I would do it. As many know when you have been baptized it never goes away. Once a warrior always a warrior. Semper Fi to all the hounds.
I just EASed in June, I like the civilia life but a really do miss the Marine Corps and the friends i made. I am thinking about joining the active reserves.
Originally posted by 5781626: It was a transition for me. I tended to and still tend to, look down on people with no service time in general and non Marines in particular.
+1
I HATE the undisciplined lazy ****s in the civilian world. b*tch if they have to do a little work and then mess that up.
thought I'd spin some sh!^ in the USMC grunt section. I just got out of Active duty Army and am awaiting my leave to end so I can report to my natl guard unit. I got out of AD to go back to college, but man employment just totally sucks. I always had this image in my head that employers would jump at a prior service e5 with management positions. Some must think I'd be a liability because I'm an Iraq vet, i dont know.
I'm enjoying life right now, but i'm still on leave and it'll probably take me a few month before it kicks in that I'm not just on leave anymore and I'm not going back. We'll see how everything goes, I know the guard is going to be a let down but just how big of one? I already miss being an infantry nco, something that means something and makes me swell with pride but I guess everyone at some point in life can only look back with fond memories I'm just not sure I'm ready now too give up that feeling when I could still be doing it. I guess we'll see if the guard can give me that feeling.
I did my 4, got my honorable discharge and went home.. that was 2 years ago, since then i have struggled with the lack of comradery, discipline, professionalism, and overall honor in the 1st CIVDIV... BUT,!! last friday i recieved my recall orders and i honestly admit i am extremely excited about it...
