Is it worth your life?

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Permalink Reply by David on July 20, 2007 at 11:59am

9/11. Don't mess with my country (if you mess with my country you mess with me) and expect me to just sit back and take it. I believe it is a duty of a citizen to serve their country(not like the communists, but at least 2 years in the military would make this country a better place) and I feel the Naval Academy is the best way for me to do just that. Beat Army!

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Permalink Reply by Christina Hoenow on July 29, 2007 at 9:56pm

I completley agree. It absolutley makes me sick to see students my own age who are completely ignorant of how our country works and why things happen the way they do in the world, and feel they have the right to bash our countries leadership and military. Especially since both my mom, stepdad, uncle, two counsins 2 grandpas, and 2 grandma's were or are in the military. I have done a lot of research into joining as enlisted or going to a civilian college then joining or going to an academy and I feel that the academy is the best choice for me. And when I get asked by my peers why I would want to do something like joining the military I simply answer " Because to me there would be no greater honor in life than to be able to fight for and if needed give my life for the country that has given me everything". I've gotten a wide range of options, but this one idiot started laughing at me so I punched him. ended up giving him a black eye but he never laughed at anyone in my school who has said that they were joining the military again. just my contribution to the future marines, sailors, soldiers, and airmen of my community. :)

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Permalink Reply by Chad Foster on May 1, 2008 at 2:01am

the Navy doesn't really do much...

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Permalink Reply by Dave on July 20, 2007 at 10:00pm

David, I wish more students had a patriotic mindset like yours. Then our military wouldn't be struggling for more recruits like it is now. In a country where everyone cared about the wellbeing of their country, going to a service academy would be the most popular ambition among high school students.

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Permalink Reply by Jessica Ellis on July 20, 2007 at 10:37pm

I have a strong desire to protect my beliefs and the beliefs our founding fathers set forward, I would die for anything I believe in and I also think this is one of the greatest nations to exist. I want to do everything I can to help protect it and to prevent any future attacks on this country.

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Permalink Reply by Dave on July 28, 2007 at 10:59am

Henry, I respect your opinion. Some people choose not to go to a service academy because they would rather have the "college experience." You take some and you lose some. I recommend that you read this article: http://www.getintoacademy.com/27/is-west-point-the-right-school-for...

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Permalink Reply by Kenny M on January 24, 2008 at 1:18am

After hearing countless horror stories from my father's past service, I'm not kicking myself for my sub-competitive record, I'm trying my hardest.

A degree of prestige and respect that a service academy will endow on a young officer is certainly evident to their peers and civilians employers, for those who like to cut their military careers short ;-).

I admire the challenge that the academies present, but if I can go to a local college through ROTC and end up in the same boat as an academy cadet, I feel content.

ROTC cadets will, more than likely, get the second rung of available slots when branching time arrives

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Permalink Reply by Tornow on January 24, 2008 at 6:36am

Patriotism. Simple and plain as that. I don't feel the need to dress it up or write too much. The word is sufficient enough. Patriotism. It's why I'm willing to kill, lead, and, if necessary, die for my country.

Tornow

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Belisle on January 24, 2008 at 12:21pm

agreed.

and if only more of our fellow american's had the, "What can I do for my country," rather than, "What can my country do for me."

in my opinion, it's me giving back to the country that's given me so many opportunities and freedoms.

and it's always better to die fighting for a cause, than to fight dying when you're old.

"Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori."
"It is sweet and fitting to die for one's country."

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Permalink Reply by usnagirl on January 24, 2008 at 9:03pm

I totally agree that it is better to die fighting for a cause than to fight death, but I take issue a little with the quote "Dulce et Decorum...". Fitting, yes, but not sweet. Have you read that poem by Wilfred Owen? I think some famous general told his troops to trying to avoid dying for their country--you want to "make the other SOBs die for theirs!"

I just like to argue :)

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Permalink Reply by usnagirl on January 25, 2008 at 7:49pm

Hehe, he was the one who said he always wanted to piss in the Rhine, and did, right?

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Permalink Reply by Altaica103 on January 24, 2008 at 7:54pm

Why?
It is for my country all and the rights and freedoms I have because of it.
It is for those who wish to threaten us and innocence in all places.
It is for those Americans, serving our country, who were killed by acts of extremism, terrorism, and fanaticism across land and time.
It is for those who came before us and for those who will follow us.

It is for those who can not or will not.
It is for those who do not, will not, understand.

I am committed to this and I am sure of this. I know that I may be killed. My friends and I know that many of us may be killed. I do believe that there is no greater pride or honor than to defend these things that have made America what it is and I am prepaired to give my life in their defense.
It is just that simple.

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