Decided to join the Army. I want to be a combat medic. Go in with my unit, keep 'em all in one piece if I can. Incredible experience.
I have been thinking about joining the army for some time. In 2003 I met with a communications seargent to consider journalism and broadcast jobs. And again in 2006 when I was going to college in Missoula, MT. Every couple years I get the idea. This time it's holding strong.
The paramedic trainging I'm going to get will be some of the best in the country, and nationally certified. I would be able to do things in a combat zone that even a nurse wouldn't be able to do as a civilian. I can think of no better way to train in trauma medicine.
Quite excited about this plan. Had a meeting yesterday with a seargent Miller, exchanged some information so we can start the process of enlistment. I wasn't sure how to go about it at first. What if they asked about the prescriptions I was on? Or psychological history including my inpatient hospitalisations for an eating disorder? Do I answer questions straight or lie and probably increase my chances of becoming accepted?
Hopefully, I made the correct choice. I didn't want to start a new chapter in my life with dishonesty. He said the only thing that may be an issue are my scheduled medications, because if i were deployed into a dangerous environment they could not assure i would receive them. Also, withdrawal without gradual reduction could have some negative side effects.
Step 2: I have to contact the hospital in Bismarck where I had knee surgeries and request documents be sent to the US Army doctors for review.
Here we go.
