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[quote=Anonymous]I think it could/would be great and would encourage it. I disagree that he has to “really want to be in the military.” That isnt true.  You don’t know what you don’t know. He only has to be agreeable enough to commit 4 years.  Then he can walk away.  You can do anything for 4 yrs. There are valuable lessons to learn in the military; team work/collaboration, leadership, work ethic.  No one teaches these things as well as the military.  As for college, so long as he doesn’t do anything stupid like get married or make a baby while enlisted, he has a lot of options.  There’s what’s called the Green to Gold program.  He can apply while still serving on active duty, after the first 2 yrs, for a college scholarship through ROTC.  If selected, he will transition to a full time student on a college campus, while still receiving active duty pay and benefits. Then commission as an officer when he gets his degree.  This is perfect for the student that isn’t ready for college right out of high school, yet doesn’t want to spend several years as an enlisted solider either.

I did the traditional 4 yr ROTC scholarship (and active duty following) in college and knew these Green to Gold students. I never thought I’d go into the military either, and anyone that finds out I ever served is totally shocked.  I joined ROTC halfway through my freshman year in college when my financial situation drastically changed and it was the only way I could figure out how I could possibly pay for school in full.  I loved my time in the military and truly believe they have something everyone can benefit from. [/quote]

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