I Joined The Army Reserves......Yep

[grasperx]

Hey everyone. I know news like this wouldn't thrill everyone on the boards. But I joined the Army Reserves and ship out to basic early next year. So Now I have to get in some pretty crazy shape beforehand. Any other rebels here a part of the military? If so, Thank you for your service and I'm proud to join you.

[shortstuff]

Well done! That's great news.

If you look around I think you will find that there are a few people in the military here, so your not alone

[SusieBlu]

Air Force active duty here. Congrats and welcome. Just so you know you don't have to get into crazy shape but if you are in shape and can handle the PFTs without problems and you have the stamina to handle a large amount of calisthenics at once then you will be fine on the physical fitness side. I do recommend into getting into shape before going because it will allow you to focus on other things that will be happening and have one less worry. There is a few military around that can answer your questions if you have them.

[grasperx]

I'm glad to see some people here are also enlisted. I'm less worried about being able to do the workouts. I'm fairly certain I can get through pretty well. But I figured If I was in terrific shape then I only would have to focus on beating the mental stress. I wanted to go active but I have a child and decided this was the best route. However, I give you all my respect for being an active air force member. Also shortstuff....I don't think any amount of army training could prepare me for an encounter with an Australian spider...Or even an Australian gnat...So you get respect for living in the land of deadly everything

[CalvinHobbes]

Congrats! I thought about joining, but took a good civilian job. You'll do great!

[grasperx]

Yea I tried to join when I was 18 but I have tattoos on my fingers so they said no...I worked as a maintenance man for awhile, but once I heard they changed the policy I decided to join..at the ripe young age of 26.....I'll be the old man there I think

[littleblue]

Congratulations! My best buddy went air force a few years ago. I have a lot of respect for people in the military.

[grasperx]

I'm very excited. I'm focusing on spending a insane amount of time with loved ones before I ship. Every second counts as I will be without them for awhile. I'll just keep reminding myself that the decision is for the best and Keep a PMA(Positive Mental Attitude)

[Jaksavage]

Have fun in boot camp! Don't let stuff get to you and focus on your training. Enjoy your time with family now and once you leave put them out of mind when you train. In the army you will have time to contact them and stuff so you will be fine on that front. Just kick ass and take names! I cross trained with the army quite a bit and they are pretty laid back once basic is over with so hang in there.

Jason USMC-vet

[grasperx]

I'm going to kick ass and not take names...Names are for those with time to check ID's after..I'll be kicking far too much ass for that