Where to begin. As of right now I am in the US Air Force, and by no means am i a trained killing machine, I think people get the wrong idea about the us military. Lifes not perfect but it sure beats living on the street or in my parents basement. Yes, there is a military clause stating that if you are in a time of war your enlistment can be extended, also you are required to 8 years of service, if you sign up for 4 active you do 4 inactive reserve and if you do 6 you do 2 years inavtive reserve. Its been known that people have been called up when they have been out of active duty for a couple years. I think this is primarlity becuase clinton did such a crappy job with the military. I also think bush is doing a hell of a job especially following clinton, to be honest I don't think gore could have done what bush has done given what happen on Sep, 11th 2001. People complain way to much about how the goverment is and they don't try to do anything about it. Any way thats my .2 cents, and joining the military has been the best decision ive ever made.