#army enlistment

[newyorkthegoldenage]

New Yorkers enlist at an army recruiting station on January 15, 1942.

Photo: Associated Press

[galaxymagitech]

Bruce: Congratulations, Jason! You’re the first of my kids to graduate college!

Dick: Yeah, first and only one for all eternity!

Bruce: *Ignoring Dick by sheer willpower* Anyway, what are you planning to do next?

Jason: I think I’m going to continue my education in English Lit.

Bruce: *nervously* Great. You’ll get a Master’s Degree, right?

Jason: …

Bruce: …right?

Jason: Actually, I’m going for a PhD.

Bruce: This is a terrible joke. You’re over the supervillainy, right, Jay?

Jason: Look, my application to GothamU’s PhD program was accepted!

Bruce: No child! Of mine! Will get! A PhD!!!

Jason: I’m hoping to be a literature professor at GothamU, if I survive long enough.

Bruce: *screams incoherently*

Dick: I think you broke him.

[keylimeart]

could i interest you in my space regency au

[sugar-petals]

with bts returning a quick reminder not to comment on their bodies in any capacity even if it’s currently pervasive on social media. because i see people very fervently arguing on what they prefer on them (muscles, their skin tan, more or less weight, keeping their military build, telling them to eat, rehashing weight cycles during their career, “i’m okay with his form” talk - ew, guessing how comfortable bts are in their skin, comparing comparing comparing, whether they look ‘flat’ or bulky, what the company should do, their BMI and whatnot) so please refrain from engaging in that for obvious reasons - diet and beauty culture is already beyond down the drain globally and in south korea/kpop especially, and it reflects back to all of us with its rigid templates. and yes, just because they’re men and they post shirtless stories doesn’t make it okay to keep this downward spiral going since it goes both ways. no, a bulging muscle pic is not a free ticket to go off on your knee-jerk fantasies/diet prescriptions for bangtan. that’s just invasive.  

guys are already subject to the whole losing fat + strength scrutiny that glorifies superiority/physical violence as we see on every billboard which i hate with a passion, plus weight is touchy for men as well, the kpop industry goes to extremes with this (idols get weighed every week by pretty much all companies out there, not just trainees talk about this) - so even if the members talk about their physique or post pictures of it, wildly debating and putting pressure on their appearance verbally, intended or not, is still a no-go as with everyone else (toward girl groups, toward yourself in the mirror, and strangers on the street, no difference). you don’t know what kind of reaction they want to hear and what they really think about their looks: you’re not inside their heads. i see too many strange salivating posts about it directly in front of the members and was reminded of the many body image talks they’ve shared over the years - lets not make it worse and push the members into another heavy food/gym odyssey with brainless comments on their streams - instead be the person writing “he looks as sweet as ever 😊”, call it a day, and i promise you’ll be fine just exercise some restraint please

[curapicas]

Adding "failed military career" to my labru's foils bingo

[kirby-the-gorb]

[yearofinstitutionalization]

101/638 One Suga a day while he is away

[sebbystanohman]

Bucky Barnes: Enlisted Or Drafted?

There's been a steady debate on whether Bucky Barnes from the MCU was drafted or enlisted in the military since the movie Captain America: The First Avenger first aired in theatres and hit DVD/Blu-Ray.

I just want to explain how it seems more likely that James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe enlisted in the military and was not drafted.

My evidence?

1.) James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes was the son of George Barnes, a U.S. soldier who fought in World War 1.

2.) James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes's plaque in Captain America: The Winter Soldier plainly states that Bucky "...ENLISTED shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor"

3.) In Mackenzi Lee's young adult novel Winter Soldier Cold Front, which is loosely based on the comics more so than the MCU, gives the reader a better understanding of Bucky and his rebellious desire to join the military, JUST LIKE HIS DAD.

4.) James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes was a Sergeant in the 107th Infantry, a position held by ENLISTED U.S. Soldiers who manage to make Sergeant Rank.

5.) Sebastian expressed that Bucky would have enlisted in the army so he could bring honor to his country, his family, and the memory of his deceased father.

Now let's elaborate on the above evidence.

1.) James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes Was The Son Of George Barnes, a U.S. soldier Who Fought In World War 1:

James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes was the only son of George Barnes, a prominent U.S. soldier who bravely fought in World War 1, and who died by falling to his death when he had bravely tested out military parachutes before the parachutes were given to the paratroopers.

It was very common, especially in the early to mid-1900s, for sons of military men to join the military as a way to follow in the footsteps of their fathers. This was a societal norm in the 1940s. Meaning Bucky would have enlisted in the military because he believed it was the honorable thing to do for his country, his family, and for the memory of his father, especially after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.

This fact leads us to...

2.) James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes' Plaque in Captain America: The Winter Soldier plainly states that Bucky "...ENLISTED Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor"

We cannot just ignore Bucky's plaque in the museum that plainly states that he indeed "...ENLISTED shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor", which does align with Bucky's core values as the son of a U.S. Soldier.

This alone confirms that Bucky ENLISTED in the military, making it MCU CANON. The last time I checked, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is an MCU film.

There is another source material that gives better insight into Bucky as a person and what he strived for after the death of his parents.

which leads us to...

3.) In Mackenzi Lee's young adult novel Winter Soldier Cold Front, which is loosely based on the comics more so than the MCU, gives the reader a better understanding of Bucky and his rebellious desire to join the military, JUST LIKE HIS DAD.

In Mackenzi Lee's young adult novel Winter Soldier: Cold Front, you get a better and more intimate look into the machinations of Bucky's mind at the age of sixteen years old. Yes, this book is more based on the comics due to the comics having more source material than the movies; however, it still paints a vivid picture of a sixteen-year-old Bucky Barnes as he struggles to find his place in the world after he death of his parents.

In the book, it is clearly stated and expressed that Bucky wants to join the army because he wants to fight the good fight the same way his father did before his death. You get the sense that Bucky wants to do something important and clearly doesn't understand the true implications of going to war. He knows he could die; however, he doesn't know that his fate is far worse than death itself.

Bucky is just a naive sixteen-year-old who is very much like his father in his drive to enlist in the military and go to war. He's also very stubborn like his father, and his will is very strong.

Even though this young adult novel is based on the comics, it does give us insight into who Bucky Barnes is as a person and allows us to understand that Bucky would have ENLISTED in the military.

Which is something you have to keep in mind for the next piece of evidence that also confirms Bucky's ENLISTMENT in the military.

4.) James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes was a Sergeant in the 107th Infantry, a position held by ENLISTED U.S. Soldiers who manage to make Sergeant Rank.

James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes stated clearly in Captain America: The First Avenger that he was a "...Sergeant in 107th...".

So, I looked into whether or not Sergeants are enlisted military personnel and learned that Sergeants are ALWAYS enlisted military personnel.

This is the summary from my Google search:

Yes, in the U.S. military, sergeants are always enlisted personnel. They are considered non-commissioned officers (NCOs), a rank category within the enlisted ranks. They are not officers, who are commissioned and hold a different status within the military structure. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Enlisted vs. Officer: The U.S. military is divided into two main categories: enlisted and officers. Enlisted personnel are the majority of the armed forces and perform specific job functions. Officers are commissioned and have the responsibility of leading and managing enlisted personnel. 

Enlisted Ranks: Enlisted ranks, such as sergeant, are achieved through promotions within the enlisted ranks. 

Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO): Sergeants in the Army and Marine Corps, and their equivalents in other branches (like staff sergeant in the Air Force and petty officer second class in the Navy), are considered NCOs. NCOs are experienced enlisted personnel who have been given additional leadership responsibilities. 

Warrant Officers: It's worth noting that there's another category called warrant officers, who are technically enlisted but hold a commission for specific technical and specialized roles. They are not the same as enlisted personnel with the rank of sergeant. 

Here's some summarized research focusing on Sergeants in the 1940s:

Yes, in the 1940s, U.S. Army sergeants were enlisted personnel. They held the rank of non-commissioned officer (NCO), ranking above corporal and below staff sergeant. Sergeants were often squad leaders and were responsible for the direct supervision and training of soldiers. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Enlisted vs. Commissioned: In the U.S. military, personnel are either enlisted or commissioned. Enlisted personnel, like sergeants, are the backbone of the military, holding various ranks based on experience and performance. Commissioned officers, on the other hand, typically hold a college degree and are appointed to their rank. 

Sergeant's Role: Sergeants were crucial in the 1940s for leading and training soldiers in the field. They were responsible for the day-to-day operations of a squad, ensuring soldiers were prepared for combat and performing their duties effectively. 

Rank Progression: During the 1940s, soldiers could rise through the ranks relatively quickly, especially with the demands of World War II. A soldier might be promoted from private to corporal and then to sergeant within a short period. 

Technician Ranks: The U.S. Army also introduced technician ranks in 1942, such as Technician Third Grade, which were equivalent to NCO ranks in pay but with slightly different authority and responsibilities. 

With the information above combined with the fact that Bucky HIMSELF said he was a Sergeant in the 107th Infantry, it confirms that he indeed DID ENLIST in the U.S. Military. There's no way he could reach Sergeant rank without being ENLISTED.

Which validates Sebastian Stan's thoughts on HIS character that he has researched via reading comic books about James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes in the MCU, WHICH IS BASED ON THE COMICS by the way.

Which allows us to read between the lines when Sebastian Stan discusses Bucky in interviews.

So let's continue on to....

5.) Sebastian Stan expressed that Bucky would have enlisted in the army so he could bring honor to his country, his family, and the memory of his deceased father.

It is important to note that there is no direct quote from Sebastian Stan that niether confirms nor denies Bucky's enlistment status. However, whenever Sebastian discusses HIS character and who he (Sebastian) believes Bucky is as a person and how he's (Bucky's) dealt with everything in his life, there is an implication that suggests that Sebastian Stan likes to beleve that Bucky enlisted in the army in honor of his country, his family, and the memory of his deceased father, who was a U.S. Soldier.

However, if anybody understands Bucky's personality and characterization the best, it would be the actor who portrays him. Sebastian Stan has portrayed Bucky in the MCU for over ten years. So, Sebastian has a better understanding of Bucky and his motivations than anyone else does. Also, it's fucking rude to say that Sebastian, who's played Bucky for over ten years, is wrong about HIS OWN CHARACTER.

Are some fans so keen on the damn HEADCANON of Bucky being drafted that they don't want to listen to Sebastian Stan expressing his thoughts on Bucky, AND refuse to beileve that some HUMAN ERROR is at play when it comes Bucky being said to have been drafted in the military when it's very clear that Bucky enlisted in the military?

I'm sorry, but there's more evidence that proves and confirms that Bucky enlisted in the military than there is to support the drafted angle.

Bonus Thoughts:

In the scene in Captain America: The First Avenger where we see Bucky strapped to a gurney and hear him mumbling his name and possibly a number, we do not clearly hear the number. We do hear him saying his name repeatedly, along with a quiet, unintelligible mumbling that could have been his Military Identification number.

However, what Bucky could have been mumbling was his rank, his name, his military identification number (which was most likely so incoherent we didn't even hear it spoken out loud), and finally his BIRTHDATE, which would be March 10th, 1917, which would have been formatted as "31017". Meaning we most likely NEVER HEARD Bucky's military identification number, but actually heard him reciting his birthdate after incoherently mumbling his actual Military Identification number. The only clear phrases we hear are "Sergeant James Barnes" AND "31..7.." meaning he was most likely saying his BIRTHDATE.

In the 1940s, a U.S. Army soldier or Personnel captured during wartime and tortured were required to only say their name, rank, military service (identification) number, and DATE OF BIRTH.

Since Bucky was so out of it by the time Steve finds him, we don't clearly hear Bucky stating his military service (identification) number because he incoherently mumbles it after saying his name and rank. So what we are actually hearing is Bucky saying his BIRTHDATE after a few seconds of him incoherently mumbling his military service (identification) number.

Also, because Bucky was so out of it, he may have possibly said his birthdate first, BEFORE he stated his military service (identification) number. In the scene, Steve finds Bucky and snaps him to his senses, slightly causing Bucky not to continue stating his name, rank, military service (identification) number, and birthdate.

Maybe some fans mistakenly interpreted the "31..7.." phrase as a military service (identification) number and hadn't realized that it was most likely his birthdate. However, the truth is we do NOT clearly hear Bucky say the number that satrts with "3" and upon looking at his dog tags it is super hard to tell what the fuck is printed there besides his name "James B. Barnes". So I have no idea how people figured out his ENTIRE military service (identification) number when it's NEVER been clearly stated by Bucky himself, nor clearly seen on his dog tags.

Another option is that Bucky, accidentally, in his slight delirium from being subjected to long hours of isolation, deprivation, and torture, said the wrong military service (identification) number when Steve came and rescued him the first time in Captain America: The First Avenger.

What do you think happens to the brain processes after six months of long periods of isolation, deprivation, and torture? It is not functioning properly, nor is it retaining the right information.

It's also worth noting that when someone is mumbling, especially incoherently, a "1" and "0" being mumbled together could possibly sound like a "2". Bucky was out of it, so he wasn't speaking clearly.

That said, maybe Sebastian should be asked directly if he remembers what the script said for the scene where Bucky is found by Steve incoherently mumbling his name, rank, military service number, and birthdate in CATFA before being rescued by Steve.

Some Questions On My Mind:

Why is it so hard to believe that Bucky enlisted in the military?

Why do some fans still insist that Bucky was drafted based on simple human error, creating a mistake in the finished version of Captain America: The First Avenger?

Why is it so hard to believe that Bucky would join the army willingly?

I just don't understand some fans' thought processes sometimes. I mean Bucky's story is already super sad, so why make even sadder?

[ilys00ga]

life after his enlistment.

pairing: yoongi x reader

synopsis: how life/the relationship was like after he enlisted.

genre: fluff, established relationship, yoongi enlisted, they are trying their best, idk if I should call it angst or hurt/comfort, but there's some kind of ✨️melancholy✨️ in this (predictable much), I effing miss him sm more now :(.

warnings: t.w: if u are just like me, prepare to be missing yoongi sickeningly after this. gosh, it feels like a hole in a chest rn. idk what to do w myself. oh btw some ideas mentioned here are purely my own opinions, so it doesn't have to be "facts" or "all true." if u have different opinions or if u disagree with any it u can reach out to me about them, I would like that, but that's that, enjoy!!!!!!!!!

A/N: this was a request made by @kimvante2013 I hope it meets ur expectations! this was so fun to write, I liked this a lot. feel free to send more reqs or anything u want :)

PS. English is not my first language, so you know the drill.

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the problem wasn't that you couldn't see him, no.

since his duty was different from that of an ordinary individual, you both were able to spend the nights in each other's arms.

when he comes back home after duty, sometimes he's met with an empty house where he'd wash up and start preparing something for you to enjoy munching on once you get back home at a later hour of the day. other times, he comes to a busy, warm house. you blasting your favorite drama on the TV while doing the laundry in the middle of the living room, or just chilling and waiting to welcome him with mellow hugs and kisses.

and when he's on duty, he can't always contact you, but he whispered kisses laced with promises into your lips before leaving on his first day, and he would never dare to break them. not that he wants to anyway.

sometimes you'd wake up to post-it notes sticked on random surfaces and items around the house, or good morning messages of love and kisses. sometimes he calls during lunch breaks to check up on you, reminding you to drink water and eat well because that's yoongi's most precious habit of showing that he always just cares.

"don't forget to layer your outfit today, I just saw that it's gonna be awfully cold."

"did you like the bouquet I sent? want more? cook me ___ tonight xx"

"hi, don't forget to drink a cup of water right this instance or you'll shrivel up and die."

"it snowed on my way here this morning, let's go out this weekend and have some fun :]"

when days are too hard to handle, weighing one of you—maybe even both of you at the same time, cause life is a bitch like that—down and burying you under the ground, you'd send long voice messages to the other. never expecting an immediate reply. just simply pressing record and spilling all the bottled negative energy that clogged your brains and chests.

so, the problem wasn't really that you couldn't see or talk to him..

the problem was that neither of you were used to any of that.

you weren't used to being away from each other for long hours throughout the day (even though he often went on tours and job events aboard), or not being able to talk and/or see him whenever you wanted to—atleast whenever your shift agreed to let you. you're stuck on this routine for months. you were so not used to that.

over the years, you and yoongi grew to become a pen and a paper: two different items that are meant to only function and be paired together. one can't be capable without the other.

yet you try to avail yourselves of the situation and take it all easy. slowly, like waking up and leaving a warm, comfy bed at 5 in the morning to gain some purpose somewhere out there.

so, while staying away from one another for several hours a day comes with heavy challenges and even melancholy at times, that doesn't mean it can't be fruitful for your relationship.

since for it to grow healthier, a couple, intentionally or not, sometimes needs to take some "time off" to preserve the connection and intimacy between them.

you always remind yoongi of how much you had missed him during the day, which is something that never failed to put a smile on his face and trigger a stream of butterflies in his stomach.

love and yearning are two inseparable powerful emotions that one can't defeat, and absence makes the heart grow fonder. that's the beauty of the challenge your relationship was subject to at this new stage.

"I am still me, you are still you. everything's gonna be alright." yoongi would say as he hugs your face into his chest.

he always reminds you that this new chapter the two of you have entered together, hand in hand and with shaking hearts, is one that he'd been dreading but looking forward to for a very long time.

a chapter that made him understand how much he needs your existence in his life. to be himself and to be the somebody you need and deserve.

and he makes sure to translate that into your skin as he traces it with his lips and fingertips when you finally fall into each other's embrace.

[bisexual-biohazard5]

Just had a random day dream about Percy (again.)

What if after the war had ended and Fred survived, Percy didn't reunite with his family and took a break from his job to go to the muggle army?

Like during the war, Percy had forged papers for muggleborns and halfbloods. Helping them evacuate in secret under the nose of the corrupt ministry.

But a few of them don't make it and Percy feels guilty because he thinks he didn't try hard enough.

So he joins the British muggle army, at 20. He stays in service for around 6-7 years. Because he wants to help in some way. Obviously he doesn't take his wand, he's intelligent, we already know that.

His family won't even know about it until they see the news on the muggle tv that Arthur finally got to work. They see a video on the news channel where the soliders are setting up their tents after marching and they see Percy among the crowd of soliders.

I think it would be an intetesting concept and I would love to see someone have a long fanfic on it.

[fwuuton]

[eddiemunsonsbabygirl]

‘Kay one more post before I fall asleep…

The things I would do to/for/with this man… Army!Joseph the man that you are… ovulation is OFF THE GODDAMN SCALE! I’m s(c)reaming!

IMMA GET THIS MAN PRE- *gunshot*

[andy-wm]

What we know now, after they have started MS

This is a short post, because life is a lot right now and i have very little emotional energy. But this felt important, so here I am.

Tonight I revisited an older post and realised I'd never completed the thought process i began there...

When Jimin released his solo album, FACE, I wrote this analysis post.

Part of that analysis talked about my impression of JK's backing vocals on Letter.

We had seen Jimin's Production Diary, and based on the clip of JK in the recording studio I thought he didn't know he would be asked to sing backing vocals.

Here's a screen grab of that post:

After watching the docuseries, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star, we know that was correct...

It was a surprise to him when Jimin asked him.

In fact both aspects of that prediction were right, he didn't know about the song at all.

I have two questions:

Why would Jimin have kept the song a secret from JK?

And

Why wouldn't Jimin himself ask Jungkook to sing it? Why get PDogg to ask him? Jimin was RIGHT THERE.

Actually, make that three questions.

Why did Jimin scurry away as soon as JK asked to listen to the song?

Jimin earnestly said, "I made a fan song", while holding Jungkook's face in his hands.

That's such an intimate gesture, by the way. If my Best Friend held my face that way while they told me they'd done something, I'd take it to mean that the something was significant for/about me.

Jungkook asked to listen to the song, and Jimin... vanished. He retreated to the sofa to sit out of Jungkook's line of sight.

He's suddenly shy? Shy of Jungkook's reaction?? Wierd, but ok...

Unless the song is REALLY significant to JK....

In short, yes, it is REALLY significant. We already kinda guessed that right? But now, in light of their situation, it's more significant...

So, Jungkook recorded his part of the song.

Lets think about the lyrics...

Bear in mind this was written and recorded long before they had confirmation that their application for companion enlistment was successful...

These lyrics are even more significant in that context.

Plus

This is the part of the song that's in banmal. The switch from polite to familiar signals a change in the relationship, (I wrote about that in a previous post) and since Jimin always talks to ARMY politely, we can asume this part of the the song (at least) is directed at... someone else 👀

"We dont know what the future holds, don't worry I'll stay by your side."

Now consider that Jimin has written these words for not only himself to sing. He's asking Jungkook to sing them with him.

He's asking Jungkook to sing this love song with him.

With no hesitation, Jungkook says yes. He does the recording there and then.

And when JK is finished recording...

He tells Jimin that the song is really nice. Immediately, Jimin is a limpet. He's all over Junkgook like he's made of Velcro. A stark contrast to his earier behaviour when his vulnerability made him scurry away.

Jimin jokes that Junkgook should record a message for ARMY and Pdogg calls him out on that lie. Of course JK refuses. "It's your song." he tells Jimin.

Jimin is pushing his luck here, first asking JK to record a message, and then asking him to claim ownership (or share responsibility) for the song.

Jk has no trouble saying no to that.

It seems like more than a meaningless joke to me. One of those suggestions alone might be, but both? It left me wondering if Jimin suddenly felt scared that he was revealing too much with the song?

I'm kinda impressed that JK, for all his love and support, wasn't prepared to rescue Jimin from his choices. He simply, but gently, said no. It tells me a lot about their relationship.

It also tells me a lot about both JK's honestly and his belief in Jimin.

eta, I was tired and once my thought bubble popped i just hit 'post' and fell asleep. But it's exactly a year since Jimin released FACE and i think it's a pretty cool coincidence that i came back to this randomly on this day.

Happy FACE day, ARMYs. 💛💜

[spineless-lobster]

Half of the people in the iliad are horsegirls and I think that’s why it’s a classic after all these years

[g1rlonthe3internet]

Mood bc gguk and mimi are coming home today😛

[whxre4jeon]