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    Thanks for that. What you said made a lot of sense, are you in usa ? I am in UK and don't know what the military is like in UK.

    Yes I am in the US.

    Where in the UK are you located? I have cousins in all branches of the military from the squadies to officers located in England, Scotland and Wales. A great majority are in the SAS or SBS.

    I could ask them for you?? The process for a local to enlist and the possibility for a home visit.
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    I could always look into it and it's something I'l discuss with him. Thank you it was nice to hear a view point from someone in a similar situation, and sincerely guys, thanks for all the comments and opinions I'm feeling a bit better and have some more steam in me to forge ahead.

    Please discuss it with him, and let me know. I'm going to contact some of them or their wives tonight. All the wives are active or retired military too.
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    edited April 2018
    Fantastic!! His gf's step dad would be a fabulous place for you both to start.

    I'm always here on MFP if you both need an extra military community as a backup.

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    edited April 2018

    When I told my bf that my bro had been talking to this guy about military stuff, my bf was quick to remind me about the days I would also say "I will join the military" back in the days i wasn't well. I didn't know what I wanted to do and I think maybe my bro is in a similar situation. But without wanting to sound sexist, he's a guy so is the military more of a male thing ? Or is he just craving some stability and routine in his life? I don't know how I feel sending my bro into a potentially life or death situation cos he was talking about front line. Couple that with his talk of suicide I'm like Wooooooah hold the phone.

    It can't be easy for him. The world is a crazy place to live. My only issue is I'm dealing with my own *kitten*. Trying to find the balance is crazy hard. But yeah, him saying he is thinking about army is a good thing but I will have a good chat with him and see what he says. His perceptions of the world are probably skewed. In fact, in the past I have said to him why don't you join the fire brigade, cos I know folk in there and a lot of the time is spent sitting around lol apart from when your having to tend to fires and all that *kitten* lol my brother totally recoiled at the thought of being put in danger so the thought of him standing with a gun on front line, well. :smile:

    My second cousin@18 years, passed out from the Army earlier this is year, currently in Southern Italy. He is having a ball of a time, considering he came from the village ... Visualise the outback of Australia, well more remote than that. Eventually, he will be in Germany for more training before landing in Iraq for some Alliance support programme. He is now part of the Royal Signals, where many former elementary school classmates are too. Siggis are on the Frontline, but not directly in the line of fire. Might be an option to quelch you both?

    Uber pleased he has shown an interest in something.

    Pity@fire brigade. Only, they're a different breed of men/woman. Give me enemy combatants over a roaring blaze moving faster than trains any day.
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