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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ds is being recruited for a sport. Academically he’s a math and science kid with some interest in medical school.

Alternatively does anyone have experience with ROTC?

Btw if you know little or nothing about this world, other than military = bad, please do not bother responding. 
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As the spouse of a disabled combat veteran, I know a fair amount about this world.  I would be very hesitant to support this.  First, while I think our military has done and continues to do critically important thing, and I am grateful to those who serve, I think the risk of being asked to put your life on the line for something you don't believe is too high right now.  For me, it would be too high now, because I disagree with the current administration, but even if your kid supports invading Greenland or whatever might happen, it seems likely that there would be another administration they feel similarly about.

The other is that this administration is pulling funds to support disabled veterans.  The thought that your son could put his life on the line for his country, and then not be taken care of afterwards, should terrify you.  [/quote]

Same. Current admin is encouraging war crimes and an unprofessional, unethical military. Also reduced healthcare and they’re  floating reducing retirement benefits.

It’s a risk in multiple ways. I would encourage you to see what kind of scholarships he can get elsewhere. Especially if he wants medical school. Get the cheapest undergrad possible without a military commitment.

I hate to say this because there are a lot of good people doing important work in the military. In normal times, I think it’s an excellent option for people for a number of reasons, and lord knows we need good people in these roles.

If he’s determined to go this path, get a medical exam first before he spends any more energy on the application.  I know recruited athletes who were ultimately rejected over medical histories. And what might disqualify him from one service may be acceptable at another. He may not really have three choices.

-military family who sacrificed for 30 years and two immediate family members who went to AFA and USNA[/quote]

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