That is true...especially in New England.

not here, below 0 is avg here this time of year and in jan and feb it can hit -40, add wind chill -60 just because the weather can change unexpectedly it's not gonna make massive changes from it's averages

Where do you live (so I never go there, I can't stand the cold lol)

north dakota =3

Really, I don't think of the cold when I think of there.

Well, its good to know.

lol, I knew it'd be cold but I didn't think -40 >.< fortunately I only have to survive 1 winter here before I move to my next base

That's true. I hope you can make it (I couldn't).

Yea, not only am I weak athletically I can be a real wimp too.

I need to wipe myself into shape, I only have 2 months until my physical test and injuries have destroyed my running time >.<

Awww, poor Yami. How'd you get hurt?

a twisted ankle ignored here, a bad injury to the knee that didn't heal right there.....

You shouldn't ignore injuries. When my dad was in the Navy he hit his shoulder (or something like that) really hard but didn't report it because he didn't want the guys to make fun or him. It still hurts him today sometimes but he can't do anything about it anymore.

yea... when you're a trainee in the military they don't give a rat's ass if you injured yourself, they assume you're faking it to get outta working.

I see. That sucks, I mean I'm sure a lot of people do (I just might myself) but that's even worse if you are actually hurt.

yea, I was in major pain until xmas last year when I took 2 weeks off at home

I imagine. They must work you really hard.

I also heard that you get in serious trouble and fined if you get injured on personal time....that once you join the army or military you become "government property".

umm yes and no, you can get in trouble but an accident is an accident. they can fine you if you get a sunburn bad enough to hinder work >.> yea you're technically government property. I've never heard of someone getting fined for an injury though.

Ok. Oh, here is a good question, if you can tell me, how much does the army pay. (I know a lot of people can't tell others their wages, which seems weird to me.)

I dunno, I'm air force, and pay is based on rank

oh, ok.

What rank are you then :3

E-3 as in enlisted 3 rank

I see *whish* (sound of it going over my head)

lol enlisted (non officers) can be ranks E1-E9 officers can be ranks O1-O10 the titles are called their grade, such as captain or general (both officer ranks) and have an equivalent in the ranks

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