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Yes I have

Was in the Marines for 8 years, 6 active 2 reserve. all contracts are 8 years technically so when my 4 year mark came up I said eff it and went on another deployment (Iraq 1st, Afghanistan 2nd) at the end because it was so much better than being in garrison and being treated like a dumbass kid by various commands. Then the last 2 years in the reserve so i could get school going. It worked well.

So anyway

If you have, did it completely destroy your sense of independence?

They take care of things for you for the most part, you just have to show up to work, depending on your job you might need to go to the gym a few times a week so you're ready for the inevitable fitness tests.

But in taking care of things, they don't treat you like an adult.

I knew one guy, he didn't transfer over to the real world. I went to his house once and he had like zero possessions outside of a nice PC gaming setup. no job, no food, it was pretty sad. I told him to go back in and he did, but there was a guy who obviously needed his hand held to make it through the day.

Then, there's the other 99% of guys i know who were in, they are all well-adjusted with decent careers and attractive wives/gfs/etc who are mostly winning in life.

As with all things ymmv.
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