The Day I Entered the United States Army
The day I entered the Military, was October 30th, 1990, I started at around 4:30 a.m. in the morning. I had to report to the San Diego Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Where entered into active duty with the United States (US) Army. I choose the Army, as a result of myself wanting a career in Law Enforcement. This process started for me a year earlier, when I entered into the Delayed Entry Program for the Army. I remember riding in the Army Recruiter’s car, thinking about just how silent the world stood. Exactly how the whole world seemed to be asleep except the Recruiter and me.
On the way to the MEPS the recruiter explained to me what to expect while at the MEPS. I recall thinking this will be the first time my …show more content…
A Sergeant First Class came out and gave instructions to go into a room with the American Flag and all of the military branch flags. We were instructed to line up in front of them and raise our right hand. We then took our oath for the Military by repeating what the Army Capitan said to us. Afterwards we sat back down in the main lobby and to see the travel personnel. I was booked on a flight leaving San Diego that night and arriving in Atlanta, Georgia. The final thing is waiting for our ride to the Airport.
The day I entered the Army will be with me for the rest of my life. I can reflect on what I have gained from joining the Army. This led to a good career in the military and a civilian life. When we look at our past, we all have regrets, but I do not have any regret in joining the US Army on October 30th, 1990. My daughter Christina, 22 years later has joined the US Navy, no matter what her career is going to be like, she now understands how I felt the day I entered the US Army. Anyone who enters the Military feels this pride and honor in service our military and our
The day I entered the Military, was October 30th, 1990, I started at around 4:30 a.m. in the morning. I had to report to the San Diego Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Where entered into active duty with the United States (US) Army. I choose the Army, as a result of myself wanting a career in Law Enforcement. This process started for me a year earlier, when I entered into the Delayed Entry Program for the Army. I remember riding in the Army Recruiter’s car, thinking about just how silent the world stood. Exactly how the whole world seemed to be asleep except the Recruiter and me.
On the way to the MEPS the recruiter explained to me what to expect while at the MEPS. I recall thinking this will be the first time my …show more content…
A Sergeant First Class came out and gave instructions to go into a room with the American Flag and all of the military branch flags. We were instructed to line up in front of them and raise our right hand. We then took our oath for the Military by repeating what the Army Capitan said to us. Afterwards we sat back down in the main lobby and to see the travel personnel. I was booked on a flight leaving San Diego that night and arriving in Atlanta, Georgia. The final thing is waiting for our ride to the Airport.
The day I entered the Army will be with me for the rest of my life. I can reflect on what I have gained from joining the Army. This led to a good career in the military and a civilian life. When we look at our past, we all have regrets, but I do not have any regret in joining the US Army on October 30th, 1990. My daughter Christina, 22 years later has joined the US Navy, no matter what her career is going to be like, she now understands how I felt the day I entered the US Army. Anyone who enters the Military feels this pride and honor in service our military and our