Mitchell E-3 promotion.

[Spike]

^ Outstanding!

I don't agree with those members that say "we are here to get kids into the military services". 

Should a Cadet choose the military, as an Officer I will support and assist as best I can.  Should another Cadet wish to become a Manager at a McDonalds, I will support and assist as best I can.

I have many Cadets join the Military Services, and more than that not join.  I look at higher education as something to stress upon Cadets more than service to the Country through the Military.  However, I do make it known that everyone needs to serve the community and Country by being the best at whatever they choose to do, and using the leadership qualities and practices CAP provides them.   

[desertengineer1]

FYI - I served for three months embedded with 2MAW as an AF guy - in Iraq. 

It was the greatest experience of my 21 year career.  I have nothing less than 100% respect for the USMC and the work they do 24/7.

It's obvious that a few knucklehead trolls here haven't had the honor of such a tour, because they wouldn't be posting such nonsense.

So... to those Marines that are reading this thread.  Semper Fi from me.  Keep up the good work.

[Ned]

Join the Marines or go to Jail? isnt that something they used to do like years ago? Nobody does that anymore. Why does eveyone ontheis site love to give these very old references?

FWIW, I do that.

In appropriate cases it is not uncommon for a judge to dismiss a case or terminate probation to allow military service.

There was a time when I imagined that I was on the "speed dial" for every recruiter in the county.

Obviously it is not appropriate in all cases.  But among all the things defendants tell me, one of the better things is "I'm truly sorry for what I did  I was stupid and hanging around with the wrong crowd.   I've apologized and paid full restitution to the victim, and I'm scheduled to report to basic training in two weeks.  But I can't go if I have charges pending in civil court.  This is my recruiter, SSG Smith, who can verify what I just said."

Indeed, if only more young men and women could say that to me . . . . .

[Flying Pig]

Once I got a call from the DA asking me if I was really interested in a particular case.  Which was a vandalism.  I think initially, the kid ran down and enlisted thinking he could escape justice like he was joining the French Foreign Legion or something.  The recruiter contacted the DA, the DA contacted the victim and I.  The victim was willing to drop the charges if the kid enlisted.  Not that  had much say, but I agreed also.  I do know he left for basic and hopefully it worked out.

I have seen it 2-3 times in working baliff duties in traffic court. (Remain seated come to order, court is now in session. The Honorable Yahoo presiding.)

"Your honor, I don't have any money and Im scheduled to report to Basic next week."  and up steps the recruiter who verifies.

In all cases, the judge and the officer agreed to dismiss the charges and the judge told the recruiter to report back if the kid failed to report for boot camp.
Whats funny, is when my wife was a teenager, she had already enlisted, and got stopped for "Exhibition of Speed" for racing her car against her friend.  The judge dismissed the case against her because her recruiter showed up and vouched for her.

[Spike]

FYI - I served for three months embedded with 2MAW as an AF guy - in Iraq. 

:clap:  and your service is appreciated. 

[TACP]

While you look into the Marine Corps keep in mind there are a few [darn] good combat jobs in the Air Force. Combat Control and TACP both support the other combat services, and offer chances to attend some of the coolest schools in the military: Jump, Air Assault, Pathfinder, Halo, Ranger, Dive.... you name it. Throw in the added benefit of how well the Air Force treats their people and it's a hard deal to beat.

[Cecil DP]

The bottom line should be that when the young man or woman decides to enlist they should check out all the services to see what is being offered, what MOs's, AFSC's, or NEC's they qualify for, and what grade they receive upon enlisting.