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I want to go in the army, but don't what to leave my girlfriend, and shes willing to go too, I heard about the buddy system. I've been told that they put in writing that they will keep you together. So is this correct? Say I was to go to Iraq, would they keep us together to where i could see her every day? I've been told buy MANY people that the recruiter will lie to you to get you to join and I want the truth. Thank you for your time.
James,
The only thing that they can do is guarantee that you both go to BMT at the same time, but if you have different carrer fields then you will be separated. What you need to do is go in and get your training done, if she is your girlfriend and you are going to be to gether, then get married so she can follow you.... if not shen she has to understand that she can go to, but you will eventually get separated... Now you can be married and both be in the army, then they can guarantee the same stations.
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Answers by Expert:
Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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