Question about the Army Reserve

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

Thanks guys, this is the 17 year old dumb-ass who will join. No matter the costs.

Good luck to you and thank you for your desire to serve.

My daughter joined the National Guard during her junior year too. Went to basic that summer and then AIT after graduation. She has been in 2-1/2 years and loves it.
She deployed to Iraq this past October. Don't listen to the poster that is bringing all the bitterness. While I am sure at one time the military ignored major problems associated with soldier life, that is not the case any more.
During the six months prior to her units deployment, we attended full day workshops that covered everything from relationship issues, suicide, money, communication, etc. They are fully aware of the stresses and sacrifices on not only soldiers but their families as well.