
Veterans Support Group
This community is dedicated to all veterans of armed forces, and the health and life challenges they face. A veteran often refers to retired armed services personnel, one one who has served in the armed forces and has an honorable discharge. Join many others in sharing your experiences to find support.

jimmysquirrel
so yeah, i have been on DS for a while, but new to this site... and well... i am currently in the Navy, and well... i now have this medical issue... and because of it, it is impossible for me to deploy, go overseas, anything. the only thing i am fit for is shore duty. I have been in the military for 3 years now, and i can't do my part. I joined because of 9/11... and well, i am feeling a lot of shame and feelings of inferiority, because i see guys all around me going on IA's, deplying... and to top it off, i can never earn my dolphins (trained submariner). I realize that this post sounds whiny, but there it is.
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I for one cannot dismiss anyone who is in the military.. you are a vital member of the strongest, most knowedgable and most determined military on the face of this earth.
I am proud of you, I am certain there many others who are just as proud of you as well.
I have seen many returning military with wounds from Iraq and Afghanistan making up the ranks at the Pentagon. They wear their military efforts and experience proudly and are determined to give of themselves stateside, just as much as if they were on a misson in Iraq or any other theater of action.
You are a valuable member of the armed services, do not forget that for one second.
I know it is difficult for you not to be able to do what you wanted to do, but where would those guys be without people like you behind them, looking out for them? Any job in the Navy is an important, respectable job. I'm proud of you and I want to thank you for the things you CAN do!!!
My son went into the Navy in 2001 and finished 5 years, then got out for awhile. He is now active reserve and tomorrow he is going to volunteer to go to Iraq.
I'm scared to death, but I won't let him know that.
I support EVERY person in the military and have more respect for you and my son and all your brothers than I can possible put into words.
God bless you for being so dedicated to your brothers, and our country.
I couldn't even finish my hitch (nurse in the AF during Vietnam) before I broke and was discharged. Takes a special breed to finish it out and still maintain your dignity, which you seem to be doing, sir. Kudos to you (and all the rest as well).
I know you are feeling bad about things and probably bad about yourself; however, you are still serving your country and you are still doing good things. I was forced to retire from the Marine Corps because I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder, and I really felt like damaged goods for quite awhile. In many ways, I still do and I really miss the Corps, but I have tried to move on. My point is that you will get through this and someday you'll realize that you served your country proudly and did your part after 9/11!! Semper Fi Shipmate!!!
Jim
When you swore the oath; it was to serve in whatever capacity you could. It was not to serve your special interest. Now if your physical limitations do not allow you to do what you want, then accept the way you can serve or take whatever discharge they will give you.
You cant do your part? Your part is what ever job the Navy gives you. Shore duty is just as important as sea duty. So my advice is to get your head out, suck it up and do the job