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    Prior/Active US Military people here ?

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      paddydiver24 wrote: »
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      Ditto...check the guard/reserves. Same benefits and training...get to keep your current job...stay home and be with them. There are opportunities for full time through them.
      xFunctionalStrengthx wrote: »
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      Actually, this is kind of how it is even in the private sector. But, the public sector is more bureaucratic.

      There's benefits to going either active duty, or reserve/national guard. Talk to recruiters about both, and find out what will work best for you @cc102296 .


      For myself, I did a short enlistment in the Marines as I was discharged on a medical hardship. Joined the local fire department 25 years later, as I wanted to do more. Between a FT job and the FD, I'm never bored. :laugh:

      idk how to mention you all without quoting but thanks for the suggestions! i was thinking more of active so my daughter and her mom (we're married but not together, complicated i know) can experience different places of the country and/or world. plus, this county job wants me to wait at least 8 years before getting certified as a mcoles police officer (michigan) i could always go to an academy but i work 16 hour shifts 5 out of the 6 day rotations im on so thats not an option lol.
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      xFunctionalStrengthx wrote: »
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      Actually, this is kind of how it is even in the private sector. But, the public sector is more bureaucratic.

      There's benefits to going either active duty, or reserve/national guard. Talk to recruiters about both, and find out what will work best for you @cc102296 .


      For myself, I did a short enlistment in the Marines as I was discharged on a medical hardship. Joined the local fire department 25 years later, as I wanted to do more. Between a FT job and the FD, I'm never bored. :laugh:

      Yes sir. Army and now LEO for 14 1/2 years
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      cc102296 wrote: »
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      idk how to mention you all without quoting but thanks for the suggestions! i was thinking more of active so my daughter and her mom (we're married but not together, complicated i know) can experience different places of the country and/or world. plus, this county job wants me to wait at least 8 years before getting certified as a mcoles police officer (michigan) i could always go to an academy but i work 16 hour shifts 5 out of the 6 day rotations im on so thats not an option lol.

      Are there no agencies in your area that run their own academy? They will hire you and pay you while you train.
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      kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
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      Yes sir. Army and now LEO for 14 1/2 years

      Knew of the LEO work, and figured you were prior military but wasn't certain.
      kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
      Are there no agencies in your area that run their own academy? They will hire you and pay you while you train.

      This is what I was thinking as well. But, figured you or someone else would be better to discuss this.
    • Posts: 28 Member
      Research all the branches. Know what age limits/cutoffs each have to serve AD, the minimum ASVAB scores and have a family plan in place. Boot camp is the easy part. It’s managing Home and work life and knowing that sometimes the needs of the service come first (mentally) but not always. There will be superiors that you can’t stand just as in the civilian world. Be ready to pick up and leave at a moments notice. It’s hard on families but it could be worth it if you work hard and work through it. You’ll have a whole new family if ya do join. Lifelong friendships all over the world. Just my two cents.
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      Peaches9999 wrote: »
      Research all the branches. Know what age limits/cutoffs each have to serve AD, the minimum ASVAB scores and have a family plan in place. Boot camp is the easy part. It’s managing Home and work life and knowing that sometimes the needs of the service come first (mentally) but not always. There will be superiors that you can’t stand just as in the civilian world. Be ready to pick up and leave at a moments notice. It’s hard on families but it could be worth it if you work hard and work through it. You’ll have a whole new family if ya do join. Lifelong friendships all over the world. Just my two cents.
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      Ditto on what peaches wrote. All branches whether active or reserve or guard and their strengths and weaknesses. Do your due diligence and good luck there.
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      USAF Retired
    • Posts: 57 Member
      im trying to get the 68F active dity army job. my wife and kid will be able to come with me to ait. i learned early on LE is not for me, so my career goal is personal trainer or physical therepist
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