Joining the Military is not an easy decision for anyone to make. Sometimes it is simply just an option for their future and for others; it is because they have no other choice but to join for the sake of their future. For me, I am kind of in the middle of those few who consider it an option and those who have no other choice. Below are top 10 reasons why people join the Military and following after that I’ll reveal my top 10 reasons why I have decided to join.
Top 10 reasons why people join the Military…
Taken from a website aimed specifically for military career information geared to educate the uneducated wanting to know more about the military.
1. To Serve Your Country – Joining the United States military is often thought of as one of the most patriotic, selfless acts there is. Promoting American ideals of freedom across the world is something many Americans seek to do.
2. Honor – The military is a storied institution that represents honor at its very core. Many people are attracted to the sense of honor and pride that defending the United States as a member of the military.
3. Leadership – Military experience teaches valuable leadership skills, skills that stay with you for life. Not only will leadership help you advance in the military, but it will also help you succeed in college and throughout any career you choose after your military service.
4. To Make a Difference – The military is a wide-reaching organization and positively influences people around the world. Members of the military not only protect the world but also help rebuild and reshape communities.
5. Benefits – In the Armed Forces, you’ll receive an array of excellent benefits. Service men and women and members of their immediate families receive full-service medical, dental and vision care at no cost, as well as an allowance for housing and food. Low-cost life insurance plans are also made available.
6. Income – The military offers its members a steady, guaranteed salary, plus recruitment and enlistment bonuses and opportunities to advance and make even more money.
7. Career Training Opportunities – The military trains its members, and trains them well. You’ll be trained for your first job, as well as for any positions you might be promoted to. Military training is highly regarded, so the training you receive in the military will transfer to civilian jobs after you’re done serving.
8. Education – Military members can attend school for little or no cost thanks to the GI Bill, which provides money for tuition, fees, books and other supplies. Educational benefits are available for any college degree level, as well as licensing and certification exams, certificate programs and more.
9. Travel – Some service personnel have amazing travel opportunities through the Armed Forces and get to see places some people only dream about through different assignments. Traveling the world allows military members to learn about new cultures and meet interesting people.
10. Job Security – So long as you do your job well and meet expectations, you’ll have great job security in the military. The military doesn’t feel the effects of an unstable economy as do most other organizations, so you’ll never have to worry about downsizing or layoffs.
My top 10 reasons…
1. Education- The Navy or Air force, whichever I decide to join will provide me an opportunity to go to school with little or no cost. This is my top reason for joining because without this opportunity from the military I would have no other way to pay for nursing school. I do not receive financial aid other than loans because it seems that my parents make too much for me to receive any assistance.
2. My parents-
3. Benefits-
4. Income-
5. Career training opportunities-
6. Travel-
7. Job security-
8. Physical activity-
9. Leadership-
10. Myself-
My top reasons go in order from what is more important to me. Although a majority of my answers are the same as why so many others decide to join there are a few that are my own. Even the for the reasons that are the same as the majority, my reasons differ in a way that make sense to me. Like I said, there are various reasons as to why people decide to join, some are the same as others and some differ for their own personal reason. One important factor to consider when deciding to join the military is an individual’s commitment. Are you ready to commit years of your life and serve your country? I know I am….
