Essay On Why Military Recruit

Each year there is a decreasing number of military recruits that are joining right after they have graduated high school, and tend to wait a few years after graduation. Military recruiters are constantly visiting schools to inspire kids that want to enlist. To join there are age, physical, educational, and citizenship requirements that are required for you to be eligible. Some enlist because of having parents that have served, to obtain education after high school, because they feel it is the best direction for them and want to defend their country, or in some cases to fight for their citizenship.

When asked why he wanted to enlist for the Navy, senior at North, Patrick Hada said, “Joining the Navy is something I’ve always wanted to do ever since I was a young

About one in four high school graduated are not eligible to join. Requirements differ depending on which branch you plan on going into and what job you intend to have. You can read about the different requirements on http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/eligibility-requirements.

When a parents or role model has served a student can be persuaded and receive a lot of support into going into the military. It can be very beneficial to have friends and family supporting you when working to meet the requirements. Patrick Hada says that he was also persuaded to work towards his goals, and has different people in his life that helped him, “My mom was one because she said if I put my mind to it, I could do anything. My friends Dan Davis and Skylar Mastronicola, who both helped me stay on the right path with my diet and education. My uncle who was in the Navy himself, who told me what I need to do to succeed.”

There is no denying that it takes an excessive amount of work to be prepared for the challenges that will come when serving in the military. And that there are many reasons that people enlist to join the