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[Omniscience]

Originally Posted by fil

As an Army veteran I would like to STRONGLY DISCOURAGE ANYONE from joining the military in any capacity.


Yes, I went (semi-) willingly, was very young and inexperienced, had dropped out of college and didn't know what else to do. I was fortunate to be enlisted when not much was going on -- and didn't have to go to war.


The idea of an ROTC scholarship is, yes, a way for them to get young officers in exchange for the cost of education. I don't know the details, but please, stay away from it. Consider taking courses online. By the time you would be out of college, degrees won't mean much anyway.

I am actually going into the airforce in the intelligence and programming field. I would not be actually "in" a war, I would be one of the ones why programs missiles and simulations for them. Trust me, I would rather not do this, but think about it.

They won't get to give me an assignment until after college, but before my college is over, 2012 will have already happened. Do you think he airforce will try to pull me out of college early to use me in whatever happens in the years ahead?

If not, I should be safe, because I would like to think that after 2012, the whole US Military and govornment will no longer be standing. The only problem is that to travel back to NC, I would have to leave college like 2 years early.

[bodzoyfa]

Originally Posted by Omniscience

I am actually going into the airforce in the intelligence and programming field. I would not be actually "in" a war, I would be one of the ones why programs missiles and simulations for them. Trust me, I would rather not do this, but think about it.

They won't get to give me an assignment until after college, but before my college is over, 2012 will have already happened. Do you think he airforce will try to pull me out of college early to use me in whatever happens in the years ahead?

If not, I should be safe, because I would like to think that after 2012, the whole US Military and govornment will no longer be standing. The only problem is that to travel back to NC, I would have to leave college like 2 years early.

Omni,

If wars and military institutions become too desperate, I would assume that they can do anything to you, place you anywhere they see fit. If you have the credentials you say you do, then they are going to find the brightest people to help pull them out from whatever the situation may be. I'd take fil's advice and stay away from the military in such chaotic times.

Hi Guys,

I currently live in Los Angeles but i'm moving to Sarasota Fl on october 20th in what seems to be the craziest timing ever. But my friend has a mountain property near Asheville and If stuff get's really crazy I might find myself over there But anyway, just wanted to say hi !

[adrenochrome]

..thought i'd put my 2 cents in. i live near Burlington, and work in Durham. anyone close by??

i'm starting to think i'd be safer west of the mountains...