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Is Army Basic Training tough?
Army Basic Training is both physically and mentally demanding, but knowing what to expect before you get there will help you start off on the right foot for your Army journey. And at some point during basic, you’ll be grateful for any leg up you can get.
Why did you join the military?
One of the most common reasons people join the military is because they feel drawn to serving their country. This sense of duty, or a “calling to service,” can arise from patriotic family values or the desire to do something meaningful.
How can I help veterans?
If you’d like to help vets or those in active military service, here are five ways you can get involved.
- Help veterans get medical care and other resources.
- Build a home for a veteran.
- Provide a service dog for a vet.
- Help veterans who are homeless.
- Help active troops talk to loved ones.
What are some things that people don’t know about the military?
What people don’t know is that this can happen at any time and in any place, even stateside. Even if there is no ammunition or other threat around, a soldier can get seriously and permanently injured. After years of PT (physical training), a soldier may have problems with his knees and other joints.
Can I still join the army if my English isn’t good enough?
Question: Can I still join the Army if my English isn’t that good and I don’t speak loudly? Answer: If you can read this sentence, you’re good to go. That said, if a civilian’s English isn’t good enough the recruiter will tell him right away.
What are the pros and cons of joining the Army?
You will learn a lot about your country, service, the world, and yourself if you join. You will also have the opportunity to serve and sacrifice to make your nation safer or to protect the rights that Americans have. While there are definitely unpleasant aspects of service, there are also a lot of good things about joining the Army.
Do you care what people think of you as a soldier?
Usually, I don’t care what people think. However, this kind of attitude usually leads to a sub-par performance. An irresponsible soldier might get out of shape, forget minute but important parts of certain procedures, not take inspections seriously, and so on.