Graduation gift to myself!

JohnS3rd said:
Dane,
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on a doubleheader; graduation from school and acquiring a nice WWI German Stahlhelm. It is a respectable addition to any military collection. Good luck on your plans to join the service. No nation can remain free without its youth ready to protect the country of their birth.
Best regards
John
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Thank you so very much John! I’m really excited to serve and add more pieces in time! I’ve loved being here with all of you and so excited to share more in time!
 
Nacuaa said:
Nice piece! I was assigned to read All Quiet on the Western Front in High School and acquired a helmet like this one around the same time when there were a few more around from the veterans. It was my first experience with holding an object in my hands and getting that eerie sense of actually knowing the person who wore the helmet and what they must have gone through in the war. I never got over it.
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It really is surreal to hold something like that for the first time, I remember when I got a hold of my great great grandfathers iron cross, the stories it could tell if it could speak!

Thank you so much for sharing some of your story and for the kind wishes!
 
JzPf said:
Dane, congratulations on your graduation! Excellent choice of a grad gift, it will last a lifetime, and be a reminder of your accomplishments. Good luck in your future endeavors.
Cheers,
Dennis
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Thank you so very Dennis! Thank you for the wishes and luck!
 
Awesome helmet and great career choice. I did 33 years in the Royal Canadian Artillery and enjoyed it all. Everything from Domestic Disaster Relief Operations here in Canada to the UN in Cyprus and the Congo and of course Afghanistan.

Now I use those Army skills and experience to help train the Army and other organizations by working on exercise Design, Development and Delivery. Currently working on one to take place in Nunavut Territory in October with the Territorial government dealing with a crisis in a community with no power and all that comes with that.

Great fun!

Again, great helmet and congratulations on your graduation and career choice.

Peter
 
Peter B said:
Awesome helmet and great career choice. I did 33 years in the Royal Canadian Artillery and enjoyed it all. Everything from Domestic Disaster Relief Operations here in Canada to the UN in Cyprus and the Congo and of course Afghanistan.

Now I use those Army skills and experience to help train the Army and other organizations by working on exercise Design, Development and Delivery. Currently working on one to take place in Nunavut Territory in October with the Territorial government dealing with a crisis in a community with no power and all that comes with that.

Great fun!

Again, great helmet and congratulations on your graduation and career choice.

Peter
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Thanks so much for sharing your story, Peter! 33 years of service is incredible, and it’s truly inspiring to hear about everything you’ve been a part of — from domestic relief operations to UN missions and Afghanistan. It’s awesome that you’re still putting your experience to use by helping train and support others. The upcoming exercise in Nunavut sounds challenging but also really rewarding!


Also, thank you for the kind words about the helmet — and yes, the custom stoles made graduation feel even more special. I really appreciate your encouragement — it means a lot!
 
Congratulations on your graduation. Now, with regards to the military and the recruiter: If you don't have it in writing, it isn't guaranteed. Have a good look at your ASVAB. (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude...). Anyway, this will let you and your recruiter know what MOS or rating you could possibly qualify. There are lots of great jobs that you can get in the military. I enlisted in the USCG on my 18th Birthday, I wanted to be in law enforcement and of course, as a under 21, that is nearly impossible. Except in the USCG where a boarding officer (E-4 and above) assigned to maritime enforcement has the same duties as a US Marshall. I didn't end up taking a Police job afterwords, but I had a great experience. I was a mechanic and got to attend some great trainings, got to see and do a lot of cool things. In a civilian world, those skills are desired and you can easily transfer them into a civilian job.
Really consider your rating and job. Each job serves in distinct duties. Personally, if I had to do it again, I would have seriously considered HVAC or Culinary, or healthcare. The Army Corps of Engineers or Navy Seabees are great options too.
"Pick your rate.... Pick your fate". True for any Armed service branch.
Don't rush into it too quick. This is your future after all.

Congratulations.

JustinG
 
JustinG said:
Congratulations on your graduation. Now, with regards to the military and the recruiter: If you don't have it in writing, it isn't guaranteed. Have a good look at your ASVAB. (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude...). Anyway, this will let you and your recruiter know what MOS or rating you could possibly qualify. There are lots of great jobs that you can get in the military. I enlisted in the USCG on my 18th Birthday, I wanted to be in law enforcement and of course, as a under 21, that is nearly impossible. Except in the USCG where a boarding officer (E-4 and above) assigned to maritime enforcement has the same duties as a US Marshall. I didn't end up taking a Police job afterwords, but I had a great experience. I was a mechanic and got to attend some great trainings, got to see and do a lot of cool things. In a civilian world, those skills are desired and you can easily transfer them into a civilian job.
Really consider your rating and job. Each job serves in distinct duties. Personally, if I had to do it again, I would have seriously considered HVAC or Culinary, or healthcare. The Army Corps of Engineers or Navy Seabees are great options too.
"Pick your rate.... Pick your fate". True for any Armed service branch.
Don't rush into it too quick. This is your future after all.

Congratulations.

JustinG
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Unfortunately this post is from about a year ago, the military didn’t work out for me as I was given an EPTS discharge before completing OSUT.

I appreciate the kind words however.
 
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