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Today Back when I was in high school, a recruiter kept calling me. I bet I spoke to him four times on the phone during my senior year. If I had joined (my Mom thought it was a great opportunity to get out of our little town and see the world) there's a good chance I would have served in the first Gulf War. The war that I safely watched on my TV. What the Recruiter Never Told You Most of my knowledge of military life is from the movie "Full Metal Jacket" and actor and real-life drill instructor R. Lee Ermey screaming at everyone and saying the most awful things. It was like I was in the service. Except with popcorn and a soda. I also picked up a line I use my with my friends: "To me, you are all equally worthless!" How to Survive Military Training (0% chance I could) Basics of Our Military See More About:  joining the military  military careers  military pay Before Your Spouse Deploys I cannot imagine having to leave behind a family when being shipped off overseas. Especially now with all the conflicts our country is involved in. Kim Wilson, our Guide to Military Families, suggests you keep a steady head and get organized. Explaining Deployment to Your Kids Sending Care Packages See More About:  deployments  power of attorney  wills Wars & Battles Throughout History Battle of Salamis? Raid on Son Tay? Battle of Arsuf? There's clearly a lot I need to read up on. Also, as a species, we fight way too often. Vietnam War: 101 The Hundred Years' War Getting Back to Work Fortunately, our government has a lot of programs that benefit veterans. One of the latest is tax break for companies when they hire veterans. But there's much to be done (see below). Getting Your Records First-Ever Homeless Veterans Report See More About:  veterans  homeless veterans  veterans preference Today Ads Military Job Jobs for Military Military Spouses US Military Military Records Featured Articles Rank Insignia Charts Army Physical Fitness Test Army Re-Enlistment Bonus Charts Understanding Military Retirement Pay What's Up With Military Time? U.S. Citizen Test   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement