Has anyone hear ever served?

[MAS117]

If yes, what branch?

[dunn]

yes

[opebo]

Oh I thought you meant 'served time'.  

[ShapeShifter]

No, but I almost did join the Army. However, it did not fall through because honestly, the way they run stuff, is like they selling you a lemon car.

However, my sister did serve the Army for 10 years. She was in Iraq for a year, did Afghan too, did Kosovo, and other stuff

[Sibboleth]

No and I never will

[??????????]

I wanted to, but now I am inelligible. I almost quit work that very day on 9/11 and joined. I know quite a few who did.

[JohnFKennedy]

not old enough too and probably wouldn't if I was.

[JohnFKennedy]

I wanted to, but now I am inelligible. I almost quit work that very day on 9/11 and joined. I know quite a few who did.

well look on the bright side, seeing as you didn't you aren't out there being butchered by Iraqi rebels.

[© Tweed the Younger]

No

[Gustaf]

I have to, in Sweden you have to join, if you're needed.

[JohnFKennedy]

yes

would you have done so voluntarily though dunn?

[dunn]

yes

would you have done so voluntarily though dunn?

It is a must, I was growing up knowing i have too. If |I was  a US citizen today I  would not

[JohnFKennedy]

yes

would you have done so voluntarily though dunn?

It is a must, I was growing up knowing i have too. If |I was  a US citizen today I  would not

Yeah, I know you had to, that is why I asked would you still have served if it wasn't compulsory?

[migrendel]

I haven't, but if I lived in the 1930s I would probably have gone into the Spanish Civil War on the side of the Loyalists.

[Sibboleth]

I'm a pacifist

[dunn]

yes

would you have done so voluntarily though dunn?

It is a must, I was growing up knowing i have too. If |I was  a US citizen today I  would not

Yeah, I know you had to, that is why I asked would you still have served if it wasn't compulsory?

It's theorticall. in the us today no, as far as I know even Swiserland and Swedan have compuksery service
 

[TexasGurl]

Texas Army Guard.

[Brambila]

I haven't, but if I lived in the 1930s I would probably have gone into the Spanish Civil War on the side of the Loyalists.

Hemmingway-lover.

I'm too young, but I might join the reserves or JAG later.

[MAS117]

Texas Army Guard.

How long did you serve for?

[TexasGurl]

Texas Army Guard.

How long did you serve for?

4 years

[lidaker]

No. In Sweden it's compulsory with seven or nine months of military training after high school, but I sort of avoided the draft. Told the psychologist I couldn't sleep in the same room as other people etc. I had better things to do.

[??????????]

No. In Sweden it's compulsory with seven or nine months of military training after high school, but I sort of avoided the draft. Told the psychologist I couldn't sleep in the same room as other people etc. I had better things to do.

That's sad really.

[bejkuy]

I served in the U.S. Army.  Never saw action (except for the war games).  My service straddled the two Iraq conflicts.  I have a cousin who was in the 3rd Infantry.  He had some interesting stories to tell.  Said it was hotter than, well you know.  So was Fort Sill, OK in summer.  

Al, you sure don't have the personality of a pacifist.

[JohnFKennedy]

No. In Sweden it's compulsory with seven or nine months of military training after high school, but I sort of avoided the draft. Told the psychologist I couldn't sleep in the same room as other people etc. I had better things to do.

That is your view and it is fair enough, if I lived in Sweden however I would certainly serve, I can't see why you wouldn't. Sweden hasn't had a war since the 19th century, early 19th century at that.

I must say I agree with StatesRights, it is rather sad that you have better things to do than serve your country like everyone else your age.

[Gustaf]

No. In Sweden it's compulsory with seven or nine months of military training after high school, but I sort of avoided the draft. Told the psychologist I couldn't sleep in the same room as other people etc. I had better things to do.

That is your view and it is fair enough, if I lived in Sweden however I would certainly serve, I can't see why you wouldn't. Sweden hasn't had a war since the 19th century, early 19th century at that.

I must say I agree with StatesRights, it is rather sad that you have better things to do than serve your country like everyone else your age.

Yep. But most Swedish liberals and conservatives aren't very fond of their country, sadly.

And most don't serve anymore, since they don't need a lot of people. But I intend to do it.