I have always wanted to serve my country and give back for everything my family (immigrants) has been blessed with. I have a deep respect for all the men and women serving our country and the sacrifices they have made. As for me, I graduated from college about 7 months ago, and have had difficulty finding a career. I’m a 23 year old Asian male with a degree in business. I don’t have much confidence or many friends, and have been recently feeling depressed. I feel stuck at home and would love to see the world. I feel the military can help change that. But i have a few doubts and am not sure if i am qualified:
1. Parents- They have always known my interest in the military, and have always been strongly against me joining
2. I am not very athletic. I am only 5 ft 8 and pretty skinny. I’m not sure if i am physically strong enough
3. Racism- I know racism is not as bad these days, but I am worried being a small Asian kid that I might get singled out?
4. I am bipolar/manic. I’m afraid the mental stuff might really get to me.
5. No felony convictions, but I am banned from purchasing firearms in California until I am 26 years old due to previous mental hospital visits.

But overall, it would be a great honor to serve my country.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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I converted to Judaism so I know how terrible Israel is. They canceled my conversion because they claimed I wasn’t religious enough, while racially pure Jews aren’t required to be religious at all. What do you people who are in the military think about your government’s support for a country that oppresses innocent people. I know that Americans don’t support genocide and racism in their values, so I’m curious to know how you feel that your military and military weapons are used to oppress the Palestinians.

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