25 year old brother wants to join the army

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It is actually because of my "support for our troops" that I don't want my brother joining up. Ignorance is bliss here I guess on dcum? My most recent volunteer case is a special forces man who has been waiting years for his therapist approval to come in to discuss his PTSD with someone while he fights off suicidal thoughts. I also help a family of 4 whos enlisted father doesn't make enough for them to survive even on base. I support my troops more than anyone I know. I don't support the government that continuously ignores their needs after enlistment. Which is exactly why I don't want my brother to join..

Pul-lease. Many of us have experience with this. You're taking your limited experience and extrapolating it to apply to all military personnel.

Unless, of course, you're a troll......which I'm starting to suspect. This post is such a cliche.

+1, my husband enlisted and did his 20. The military gave him the life his family could not. He got his degree and a good job after he retired. The military does not ignore its members. A young enlisted salary is not supposed to cover for a large family. If they live on base, apply for WIC and possibly food stamps, they should be ok. Its tuff, but its manageable. Or, mom can get a job and if they live near base that has child care, use that for a very nominal fee.

OP, didn't you post already you want your brother out. If he has no place to go, the military is a good option.