Matthew Parenteau, Artillery Gunner
MY FUTURE
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Lots of people think that when you join the army you don't have many choices and that you have to just do what you're told. But you actually have a lot of say in what you do, whether it's taking a course, signing up for overseas duty, or even getting posted elsewhere in Canada.
For the most part, being in the military is like going to college or university; we're getting trained to go on tour or defend our country.
There are all sorts of positions with the military that people don't realize exist. There are mechanics, and cooks and electricians, for example, not just what you see in the movies.