I've been holding off on making this thread for a while, I don't know why, but I'll make it now. This summer, between my junior and senior years in highschool, I'll be doing basic training for the National Guard. I want to ask for prayer that I'll succeed, do the best I can, and learn as much as possible, thanks.

They let you do basic training in High School..wait..how old are you?

I'll be 17 by the time I start. I think they call it the "Junior Program" and they let you do your basic training in the summer, so that when you've graduated from highschool, you'll already be ahead of the game.

Hey that is awesome that you are joining the guard. I will definitely pray for you. Hang in there, you will succeed! So can i ask what prompted you to the national guard? Anyway, it is cool that you had taht desire. Man, it is okay that you hesitated to make this thread. But even if you think it a silly thing to ask for prayer about, Christ wants to hear our every desire, so it isn't silly at all! Cheers.

hey alorian, that is really cool. you are praying for me so, i will be praying for you... you sound like you would be a good National Guard. you will do great. ill be praying.

Thanks for your prayers. A lot of things prompted me to do this. First, I've always wanted to serve my country somehow; I wanted to do airforce, but due to a few things I won't get into right now, that wouldn't work out the way I want it, so I decided that the National Guard would be good because I can train early, and transfer to Army branches (my dream is to be in the special forces). Secondly, I need to pay for college somehow, and they'll do it for me. Lastly, as far as I can remember, I felt a calling for it.

Thats awsome Alorian I'll be praying for you.

ill definitly be praying. that so rocks!! i was planning on maby going in to the airforce or army after highschool.

a very good frined of mine leaves in august for basics hes in the airforce.

Thanks everyone, I appreciate it.

hey... no problem... praying is the least and greatest thing we can do.

I think it's a great thing that you are ready to serve our country. It shows great maturity. I was way to rebelous and immature to enlist. I woulda been out on my ear in less than a week.

i kno i would never join the service but i really respect those who do.

It's a great thing. You are doing the right thing. Plus, the military is open to those who are seeking a career who haven't found it yet. Or it is to some anyways. My friend didn't stay there, but then again she was homesick and had difficulty running.

I've been holding off on making this thread for a while, I don't know why, but I'll make it now. This summer, between my junior and senior years in highschool, I'll be doing basic training for the National Guard. I want to ask for prayer that I'll succeed, do the best I can, and learn as much as possible, thanks.

If you'd like some advice or have any questions about Basic Training, please feel free to e-mail me @ jon3p071@yahoo.com. I'm an 8 year Air Force veteran so maybe I can help. Just put "Basic Training" in the subject should you decide to write.

Good luck and Christ be with you.

Hey man, that is soo cool that your in the guard. My dad commands all of the guard in Colorado, so if ever feel like tranfering for any reason, give me a call and ill hook you up. This is a cool quote that my dad uses when he speeks at soldiers funerals; (oh and good luck with guard bro)

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again...who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy course; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly; so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
--Theodore Roosevelt

And just remember, you'll be starting out a career so try your best.

Hey man, that is soo cool that your in the guard. My dad commands all of the guard in Colorado, so if ever feel like tranfering for any reason, give me a call and ill hook you up. This is a cool quote that my dad uses when he speeks at soldiers funerals; (oh and good luck with guard bro)

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again...who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy course; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly; so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
--Theodore Roosevelt

HI. What a good quote!

Thanks everyone ;D And thanks thefirebreathes, I'll remember that.

hey no problem good luck

I'll pray for you. That you may be safe, and "be all that you can be".

Thanks everyone, but it turns out that I'll have to wait until next year for basic training, but I'm taking my job qualifying test and medical tests etc next tuesday and wednesday.

Gyaiya, I'm nervous. I take the test today, and tomorrow I get up at 3:45 AM for the medical, and I'll have to get my blood drawn, yeough, heheh, please pray for me.

Okay, I'll pray for you. :)

sure thing seth.

Thanks, it was a stressful two days, but I was sworn in today :D
I'll be shipping out for basic next summer.
Oh, and I got a 93 on my ASVAB test ;D

Great job alorian!

Sweet. ;D Good job. :D