6 of the best things about checking into your new infantry unit

In the military, service members come and go as their orders cause them to relocate frequently. This means, at a moment's notice, you need to pack up your gear and move on to the next portion of your military career.

It's all a part of the job.

Many troops embrace the change while others have a minor fear of the unknown, which is natural. Although military service can be highly unpredictable, moving on to a new unit or command has its perks.

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These are the six best things about checking into a new infantry unit:

6. Make a lifetime of memories

Many infantry units just deploy to isolated combat zones, but others sail across the ocean. So, if you're shipping out on a MEU, grab that shock-proof camera and take some damn photos.

5. A change of scenery

You know that ratty looking place you once called your "workspace?" Yeah, it was kind of crappy, but you still made it work. Luckily, you're moving on.

Although you might be working in another craphole, at least it's at a different duty station that you probably chose — since you have a little more "say" where you go for your second command.

4. You could travel the world

Infantrymen and, now, some infantrywomen deploy on combat missions and or sails on ships the world over. You'd never have gotten to experience those moments if you hadn't left the couch to go to the recruiter's office.

3. More of chance for advancement

Now that you're at your new duty station and you have some experience under your belt, you might not have as much competition when it comes to picking up rank rate.

Importing some of the valuable lessons you learned from your previous unit can only boost your appeal — but don't be cocky.

2. Create new brother and sisterhoods

In the infantry, you'll meet tons of people from Texas and a few from the other states. Since you're going to be spending a sh*tload of time with them, friendships tend to build themselves, and those will last for a while — like forever.

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1. A fresh start

Although the infantry community is small and your new first sergeant probably knows your old one, it's still possible to get a fresh start and be better than you were in your previous unit... If you had a previous unit.