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Should I join JAG?

I was in the military out of college, got to serve in Iraq a...
Buy your next house instantly with Zellow!
  01/16/26
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Buy your next house instantly with Zellow!
  01/16/26
Those state militias are just an excuse for bros to get away...
Paralegal Reza Pahlavi
  01/16/26
i dunno about economic opportunity, but if you're into it an...
UhOh
  01/16/26
holy shit, my state has one of these and gemini says attorne...
t.rick o'treat panama
  01/16/26
Which state are you in?
Buy your next house instantly with Zellow!
  01/16/26
everyone i know is now trying to get into USSF JAG
zesty
  01/16/26
i practice space law, actually.
UhOh
  01/16/26


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Date: January 16th, 2026 8:59 AM
Author: Buy your next house instantly with Zellow!

I was in the military out of college, got to serve in Iraq and be a platoon leader in combat. One of the best experiences of my life, truly made me who I am. But I wanted to pursue a civilian career so I got out and didn’t look back. The intervening years have been good to me, and I now preside over a thriving shitlaw and real estate business. Improbably, I find myself missing the military.

I may have found a way change that. I would join what is called a state defense force in a neighboring state. SDF's were authorized by Congress in the WWII era, and they are basically like the National Guard, but they can't be federalized or sent overseas. I would go to this other state one weekend a month and do legal work for the organization. I would salute, wear a uniform, the whole nine yards.

Being a JAG officer might add a little prestige to my profile, would be a good way to make connections in this other state where I also operate, etc. But mainly I would do it for the pride of serving.

Wife is predictably angry and opposed to the idea. Thinks it will mean less time with our family. But as far as anything military goes, it seems extremely chill. Am I crazy to do this bros? Or is it a good opportunity?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5822749&forum_id=2#49593409)



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Date: January 16th, 2026 9:13 AM
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Date: January 16th, 2026 9:51 AM
Author: Paralegal Reza Pahlavi

Those state militias are just an excuse for bros to get away from their wives. You may get mobilized for a flood or something.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5822749&forum_id=2#49593465)



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Date: January 16th, 2026 9:54 AM
Author: UhOh

i dunno about economic opportunity, but if you're into it and think you'd enjoy it go for it, life is so unrewarding most of the time. and any time away from your wife is a good time.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5822749&forum_id=2#49593475)



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Date: January 16th, 2026 10:25 AM
Author: t.rick o'treat panama (1)

holy shit, my state has one of these and gemini says attorneys are 'sought after' and enter in as o-3. no contract, no commitment...seems like a low key way to get that 'thank you for your service' and military discounts (20% off at bonobos!)

only catch it's unpaid, but could be fun none the less

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5822749&forum_id=2#49593536)



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Date: January 16th, 2026 2:25 PM
Author: Buy your next house instantly with Zellow!

Which state are you in?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5822749&forum_id=2#49594273)



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Date: January 16th, 2026 10:26 AM
Author: zesty

everyone i know is now trying to get into USSF JAG

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5822749&forum_id=2#49593537)



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Date: January 16th, 2026 10:37 AM
Author: UhOh

i practice space law, actually.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5822749&forum_id=2#49593564)