On Thu, 1 Apr 2010 18:52:34 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"John H" wrote in message
.. .


John was drafted. John had no college education and no money to get one.
The
Army provided the means to do so. But, for every carrot the Army offers,
there
is a stick. For each year of college, the Army charged two years of
service. For
promotions, other schools, etc, the Army has a charge. Eventually it's
stupid to
get out before retirement.
--
John H

For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

Believe me, even with only 9 years, I had to think hard about leaving the
service.
I was only 28 years old. Another 11 years and I would have had a full
retirement with benefits at 39 years old. Probably younger with the
programs they had at the time.

I don't regret leaving. Other than some interesting experiences during the
first year of service, I enjoyed it, and I received much more in return than
I gave, without doubt.

Eisboch


By the time I had nine years in, the Army had sent me to Officer Candidate
School, Germany, and Vietnam, paid for my bachelor's degree, sent me to the
Engineer Officer's Advanced Course, and promoted me to Captain. Hell, I still
owed them about five years at the time. A promotion to Major and the Armed
Forces Staff College added another four years to pay back. Like I say, carrots
and sticks.

I owe the Army a lot, but it got it's share also!
--
John H

For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v