Enlisted 2004-09-01

[HumanShield]

Well i finally did it. I am now part of the US ARMY

19D cavalry scout
7k signing bonus
18 weeks basic/ait
Fort Knox Kentucky

I ship out oct. 13th, training begins oct. 22nd

[American Patriot]

That's awesome.

[Ratamacue]

Congrats dude. Good luck.

[moughoun]

And change your name from humanshield, it's not healthy for a soldier p-)





good luck man :D

[DE_Six]

Congratulations and good luck! :D

[Gatling]

All the best to you man, I'm sure you'll be proud of it for the rest of your life.

[mr.x]

My first post here and a good topic to come in on!
Congratulations on your enlistment. I also did Basic at Ft Knox many years ago (way too many years ago)
Two words for you...Agony and Misery. A couple of "friends" you will meet with your feet.
Good luck, I am sure you will do well.

[Flagg]

Congrats and good luck.....

And if I can make one suggestions........if you can afford to, get some good investment advice.....invest that entire 7K for the long-term and don't even think about touching it for like 40 years :P

[anonymous individual]

Good luck and have fun. :)

[agcsy]

Congrats and be safe. Like the others said invest the money and dont touch it. Also if you plan on making it a career check out the thrift savings plan.

[James]

Keep your head down. Watch your six. Good luck.

Semper Fi.

[moughoun]

Keep your head down. Watch your six. Good luck.

Semper Fi.

He's going army, do you want him to get beaten up p-)

[Lt_Crooks]

good luck soldier HOOAH

[vryhpyammoadded]

Best of luck to you and enjoy getting calouses on your feet in basic.

Been six years out now and the last one fell off my heel last week. Now I'm a tender foot again.

[stuntman]

Well i finally did it. I am now part of the US ARMY

19D cavalry scout
7k signing bonus
18 weeks basic/ait
Fort Knox Kentucky

I ship out oct. 13th, training begins oct. 22nd

Weep em man it's HumanShield!

[Fintin]

go getum tiger...as for the name change...i second that...it might hurt alot if you take that idea too far...or not...its your call

anyways...good luck...thanks for serving...and dont wet the bed

[Rnagerrick]

God resists the proud

[Uncle Sam]

Well i finally did it. I am now part of the US ARMY

19D cavalry scout
7k signing bonus
18 weeks basic/ait
Fort Knox Kentucky

I ship out oct. 13th, training begins oct. 22nd

Well done! Best of luck.

[usmcbud]

Congratulations! You'll make a fine soldier!!
USMCBUD

[Meph]

Good luck.

[panzrman]

Well i finally did it. I am now part of the US ARMY

19D cavalry scout
7k signing bonus
18 weeks basic/ait
Fort Knox Kentucky

I ship out oct. 13th, training begins oct. 22nd


Outfreakin standing!!!!! Welcome troop, to the CAV!!!!! You picked a great MOS.

Being a 19D is a very versatile career field. I have been one for 19 years now. Light, wheeled, and heavy. Blues Plt, Div Cav, Regimental, and Inf/Armor Task Forces. Drop me a line here if you want someone to talk to about it.

Scouts Out!!!

[HumanShield]

go getum tiger...as for the name change...i second that...it might hurt alot if you take that idea too far...or not...its your call

anyways...good luck...thanks for serving...and dont wet the bed

I tried changing my name a long time ago. Admins never responded back to my private messages...ohh well
And its been 13 days since ive wet the bed! woot

:roll:



Outfreakin standing!!!!! Welcome troop, to the CAV!!!!! You picked a great MOS.

Being a 19D is a very versatile career field. I have been one for 19 years now. Light, wheeled, and heavy. Blues Plt, Div Cav, Regimental, and Inf/Armor Task Forces. Drop me a line here if you want someone to talk to about it.

Scouts Out!!!

I originally wanted to Airborne Ranger (like every other 18 year old around) but once i saw all the cross training i could do with 19D i changed my mind. I get to do all the armor training and still have the chance to do Airborne and Pathfinder training. Just got to wait for the open slots.


I also dont plan on touching my bonus for a long time. With the 7k bonus, and the 3k i plan on getting for selling my car. Ill have 10k sitting in a bank for a long time.

Ohh i forgot to mention how long i enlisted for.
4years 20weeks

HOOAH

[7385564]

is there always a signing bonus involved when you join the US military? sorry im canadian :)

[7385564]

anyone???

[HumanShield]

Depends on the MOS or job you select.
I got 7000$
where as my friend got 11,000$
He got more because the army is looking for more guys to fill the MOS he picked, and he did the "quick ship" which got him more too.
And from what i understand, only highschool grads can get a bonus. Where as people with a GED cannot

[James]

When I enlisted in 1993 there were no bonuses for USMC grunts. When we got boots in 1996 there were.

Damn it.

[HumanShield]

i missed a quick ship bonus by like 13 days.
I should have just left, and come back in two weeks

[Fee Fi Fo Fum]

Good Luck for the future man! :D

[Deuterium]

Good decision, you won't regret it wether you make a career out of it or just do your initial enlistment.

[detchavez]

Humanshield: Congratulations! That's outstanding!! :)
One of my friends just came back from the academy this past week, as well. He is now in the Army, but he signed an 8 year contract. 6 active, 2 reserve, I believe. Like I said, congratulations!! OORAH!! :)

[Maj12]

Congratulations, you should be proud. Good luck and stay safe.