If you have a chance at college, go for it. Join the ROTC or something, but don't give up a college education unless you absolutely have to. If it's a money problem and you're joining to pay for college, go for it.

Originally Posted by FULLMETALJACKET

You've got to stick with it, when i first told my mom and dad i wanted to join the Marines, and go infantry, my mother flipped, but i stuck with it, she wouldn't sign my DEP papers, so i waited and signed myself, through out time she has come to understand that this is what i want, and now supports me 100% show them that this is what you want and you need their support, as for her cherishing the idea? most mothers dont exactly love to hear that their son wants to join the military, but through time and talks, she will understand and be very proud of you.

My parents won't sign mine either, so right now I'm waiting and working on my PT.

Mine weren't very happy, but I made it clear that this was my choice and, though I didn't need their support, that I would be much happier if I had their blessing. They're ok with it now - Mom loves when I come home in uniform because she gets to show off to her friends

I've actually researched it. The army wont accept you unless you've been off medication for ADHD for at least a year. Is this right?

If you see what's on TV these days, it's no wonder everyone has ADHD.
Personally I think boot camp cures ADHD brilliantly.

Originally Posted by the_13th_redneck

If you see what's on TV these days, it's no wonder everyone has ADHD.
Personally I think boot camp cures ADHD brilliantly.

Either that, or transforms into paranoia. but yea, i think my my problem is going to be my sense of humor, i laugh SO much, so when im standing at attention and the DI says something funny to someone im going to have to bite my lip till it bleeds.

They're pretty good at correcting that too.
Man, you are going to have a lot of stories.

haha, well around Sept 19th, be looking for a 'FMJ BACK FROM BOOT' thread.

Make sure we don't get that thread at an earlier date.

Yeah. But It's the same with me. I think i'll have a few stories if everything goes as planned. But chances are Murphy will think otherwise.