| Thompson in the Army This journal will catalog, to the best of my memory, my experiences in the Army. | | by | |
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Item Size: 3 Entries Created: 11:25am on 07-15-2011 Modified: 8:00am on 07-27-2011 | |
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I have finally decided to start writing about a majority of my experiences in the United States Army. I do not wish to bore readers with intricate details of my life, although there are many. My ultimate goal is to inform people about the Army who may wish to learn more about the everyday life of a soldier, and some of the experiences that others have had to endure, and cherish. But in the end, I will write what comes to me, and see where that leads to. I do issue this warning, though: I will be writing about my specific journey, and it will most likely not reflect on other MOS’s (Military Occupational Specialty), or units spread throughout the Army, worldwide. This is the beginning of my work. I do apologize for any grammatical errors that will appear throughout this endeavor; I was not the most proficient writer in my high school.
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- Prologue
- ID #728712 entered on 07-24-11 @ 1:26 pm EDT
I enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of seventeen. I was a minor at the time, so my parents had to give their written consent for me to join. They were most supportive of me enlisting in the Service, which I am very grateful for. This has bee... [More]
- The Enlistment
- ID #728767 entered on 07-24-11 @ 2:17 pm EDT
First, a word to those who are thinking about joining the Military: Some recruiters are like a used car salesmen. If you have a specific job in mind in the Service, don’t let them convince you to take a different one. If they tell you ... [More]
- OSUT (Basic Training)
- ID #729827 entered on 07-27-11 @ 8:14 am EDT
*Two considerations for family members of those who are going to Basic Training:
1) Send letters every chance you get. It will help take some of the edge off of the stupid things that can go on there. It’s also a horrible feeling to be ... [More]
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