U.S. Army birthday.

This is NOT a racist post and not to be taken as such, but I think it has some value for grandparents to think about if their grandchildren should want to discuss their future.

I watched the movie, "Boys n the Hood" maybe 6 times. In the movie, Lawrence Fishburne, who played Cuba Goodling's dad, made a statement, which I believe would not be correct today. His line was "Don't go in the Army, Trey. A black man has no business in the Army." I have known many young black kids that did go into the Army, received some really good training on different career paths and are doing well.

I think all young men of all colors should serve, not just for the country's sake, but a man learns more than just how to kill in the service and that's not to mention the benefits available to them when they get out and even get older. There is a lot to be learned in the service of their choice.

While my grandsons were growing up, I often would mention to them about enlisting. My oldest Grandson went into the Army, served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guatemala and now my youngest son is unsure. He still has 1 more year of school, so I'll have to wait and see what he decides.
 
We sure got more out of my late husband's 49 months in the Army than the Army got out of him.

He was sent to Russian language school for a year. We got to live in an exotic foreign country for 2 1/2 years. He got his masters degree for $50. It cost me $2.75 to have my daughter.

When he got out, the GI bill paid for his Doctorate work and we took out a GI mortgage to buy a house.
 

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911 said:
This is NOT a racist post and not to be taken as such, but I think it has some value for grandparents to think about if their grandchildren should want to discuss their future.

I watched the movie, "Boys n the Hood" maybe 6 times. In the movie, Lawrence Fishburne, who played Cuba Goodling's dad, made a statement, which I believe would not be correct today. His line was "Don't go in the Army, Trey. A black man has no business in the Army." I have known many young black kids that did go into the Army, received some really good training on different career paths and are doing well.

I think all young men of all colors should serve, not just for the country's sake, but a man learns more than just how to kill in the service and that's not to mention the benefits available to them when they get out and even get older. There is a lot to be learned in the service of their choice.

While my grandsons were growing up, I often would mention to them about enlisting. My oldest Grandson went into the Army, served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guatemala and now my youngest son is unsure. He still has 1 more year of school, so I'll have to wait and see what he decides.
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Well said. One thing for sure... we were all brothers and bled the same blood.
Heading to Cambodia... hell of a way to spend my birthday.

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I remember reading at the time when the U.S. was denying they were in Cambodia. I also remember reading that the U.S. bombed the hell out of Laos to keep the NVA from using the country to hold supplies. There have been times when I have been sorry that I missed serving in that war, but even at being only 6 years old and up, I read the paper everyday and we watched either Cronkite or Huntley & Brinkley every evening. I didn't miss a thing that was out there about the war. I was right with you guys as I am sure a lot of Americans were, except for the Hippies and whatever others. The cowards that ran to Canada should never have been allowed back in the country, but Rev. Carter, being the Saint that he thinks he is, had to put out the welcome back sign to them. At least Ali took responsibility for his actions. I guess I may get some negative feedback for my comments, but I'm a big boy and I can take it. No thin skin here.
 
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I remember reading at the time when the U.S. was denying they were in Cambodia. I also remember reading that the U.S. bombed the hell out of Laos to keep the NVA from using the country to hold supplies. There have been times when I have been sorry that I missed serving in that war, but even at being only 6 years old and up, I read the paper everyday and we watched either Cronkite or Huntley & Brinkley every evening. I didn't miss a thing that was out there about the war. I was right with you guys as I am sure a lot of Americans were, except for the Hippies and whatever others. The cowards that ran to Canada should never have been allowed back in the country, but Rev. Carter, being the Saint that he thinks he is, had to put out the welcome back sign to them. At least Ali took responsibility for his actions. I guess I may get some negative feedback for my comments, but I'm a big boy and I can take it. No thin skin here.
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(y) I keep this as a reminder. I have no problem with someone skipping the country to avoid serving ,but, my take is... you made your bed... you lie in it. No coming back.


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