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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Internet VFW > RESOURCE - Active Duty Resources (lol if you're still in though)
 
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Herr Tog
Jun 18, 2011

Grimey Drawer
years ago this thread helped me not run away from my responsibility and go to college. I'm happy and safe. Thanks goons

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Herr Tog
Jun 18, 2011

Grimey Drawer
Hey, checking in on this thread again.

Thank you again Goons in Platoons Vets. I followed your advice to not run away to the armed forces when I was in a very dark place. I got help, changed, kept towards a degree, got a couple, kept working, fell in love, moved in, got a new job per-pandemic, kept it, promoted, Domestic partnered, bigger apt., and now another promotion. I start training on Monday, two cats, and a partner I love deeply several years in.

Thank you for turning me away and reminding me of my better options.

I DID IT AND SO CAN YOU. Just shut up and listen.

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Herr Tog
Jun 18, 2011

Grimey Drawer

Crab Dad posted:

So it’s a perfect time to join the Navy Reserve?

I mean if I wanna continue my education and get a housing stipend? Do they still do GI housing loans?

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Herr Tog
Jun 18, 2011

Grimey Drawer

LtCol J. Krusinski posted:

You can get a VA loan, the G.I. Bill now pays 100% of your tuition and a housing stipend equal to the E-5 with Dependent housing rate. For my area that’s $2,100 a month.

It’s quite possibly the best way to get an education if you can memory hole 4-6 years in the military. Otherwise it’s kind of a wash. Unless you are Crab Dad.

Damnit lads, My partner and I have been house shopping. I bet the air force would still consider me too stupid

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Herr Tog
Jun 18, 2011

Grimey Drawer

LtCol J. Krusinski posted:



In short: You are plenty smart enough for the USAF. Have you thought about the Guard or Reserve?

I haven't thought more about it past this lol

Thanks for the encouragement

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