I am thinking about joining the military to pay for school. will I be deployed?

Question

Or will I have to leave san diego? I know some of you may think this is stupid. But I am honestly asking. If any, what part of the military would fit this?

I am in school for nursing. I want to help in that way. That would be awesome to treat soldiers. But I am too scared of the war. So I guess I will just have to think about it.

Answer 1

Was Lee Harvey Oswald A good shot? Hell yes you will be deployed.

God Bless You and Our Southern People,

Answer 2

A military that is never expected to leave our shores is about useless, we can go back to the old militia days when everyone between 18 and 45 showed up a few weekends in summer months to march around with wooden sticks. But realistically, if you can ace the tests you can pick out a vocation that will pretty well assure you won't be anymore at risk than any civilian. If you are afraid of being in a conflict, don't join, people get harmed in the military, that's why it's considered dangerous, and the people in it are worthy of our respect and gratitude. As for the future, did anyone think the military was a bad choice in 1938? You can wait and hope nothing happens, but our nation's enemies have only been emboldened by November's election, and there will probably be an attack of some kind before the next to influence our Presidential election as occurred in Spain. There is more to the world than San Diego, I hope whatever you do, you at least try visiting other parts of the country, if not the globe, in your lifetime. But the military is more likely to give you a choice and then reward you with the opposite on things like assignments, so I would say you have little hope of a military post in San Diego, unless you know someone like a US Senator really well.

Answer 3

Most likely you'll be deployed.. But don't listen to ONLY recruiters, talk to others and other sources.. Such as veterans or your family.. Maybe school counselor..

Joining the military for school money and money in general is A HORRIBLE idea.. You join the military for skills you learn... But there are always other options such as scholarships and child help funding and such.. Always look for other options... If you want to serve your country then the military is waiting, all other things won't be guaranteed or is just a bonus.

And depending on your job or MOS you'll be deployed.. Unless you join the Coast Guard, which I hear they have a base or basic training at San Diego.. Same with the Navy and the Marine Corps, but they'll be deployed to Iraq or on ships..

And you also need to devote up to 4 years in the military active duty and other 4 for reserve. So think about that if your going to school then go to medical school right after.. Plus deployments might interfere with your learning, but you'll learn things you will always remember. Discipline, Respect, Honor, Integrity, and Commitment.

Those morals are a lot better then any money in the world.

Answer 4

First, I would say that you should talk with other folks that have been in the military - family members, friends, strangers on the street, people in the V.A. or even those at the VFW or other posts. I know people that have served who don't really care about it but I see so many stories about those whose service has impacted them. It is really a very personal decision that some may not understand. I did not serve but wish I had and will regret it for as long as I live - I won't go into my reasons here but they were more than that I could get a good office job after college and live the easy life, you know? I have a strong desire to serve, a strong sense of patriotism and that I want to preserve and fight for what American stands for. I have a strong desire to do to this day and will find a way. Don't think about going crazy or how military service will look on your resume... think about you, think about what you want to do. Sure, I have heard of some traumatic experiences from some friends (we are in a period of war and uncertainty) but, because they wanted to serve, they felt the experience changed their lives in a good way. I have thanked them and will always be grateful for their service! They are great Americans.

Answer 5

You may have to deploy, no matter what branch, including Coast Guard. No guarantee you will be allowed to deploy, but it is a possibility.

Unless you join the Reserves, you will have to leave San Diego. Even the Navy based there may end up on a 9 month or longer at sea deployment.

The Army has the best educational opportunities and college funds.

Good Luck.

Answer 6

When talking about being deployed in the military there are no guarantees. As for paying for collage, the military is a good way to go. My advise is to talk to your local recruiters, and ask them about programs to pay for school. Some programs will send you to school prior to service. If you don't know who your local recruiters are you can request information form the branches websites, USMC.mil army.mil navy.mil etc. Just remember that you are in charge of the recruitment. If you don't like the available jobs or terms, tell the recruiter to adjust them, if they don't leave and find another recruiter. Also talk to your school counselor about scholarships and grants.
When entering the military always remember that you are part of an armed force, it is possible that you may be sent to other parts of the world to fight.

Answer 7

I f you are a nurse you will get deployed. However, most of the services want nurses with Bachelor degrees. If you enter into the National Guard they do have a program called STAP (http://www.1800goguard.com/medicalprofessional/medical_stap.html) that help you with those scholl expenses, but you have to be enrolled in a BSN program. Here is the link to the regular Army http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/nurse/index.jsp . This final link is for the Reserves http://www.goarmy.com/JobDetail.do?id=315&fw=reserveNps . Good luck

Answer 8

Yes. There is no guarantee that by joining any branch of the military you won't be sent into "harms" way, no matter where that is. My youngest daughter served eight years in the U.S. Army, her husband served twelve. Fortunately, for them, the U.S. was not involved in any military conflict during their service time.

If you are willing to join the military as a means of paying for a college education, accept the possibility that you will be sent to places you may not want to go.

Answer 9

Yes, you'll deploy. I bet my right arm on it. Go to school, rack up those college loans (school loans have the lowest interest rates and you can defer for quite a bit) and get that education. If you join the military, there's no guarantee you'll have time to go to school anyway. If you want to go into the military aftewards, you can AND the military will pay off your loans if you enlist.

P.S. DO NOT get your info from recruiters; they're salesmen. Talk to veterans, current service members, and especially those who deployed. Feel free to email me if you have questions; I'm a combat vet and I got my degree before I enlisted.

Answer 10

yes you will be deployed at some point, and yes you will have to leave San Diego. that's all part of the military experience is the deployment and the moving every few years. know you wouldn't want to deny your self the full experience would you.

Answer 11

Yes you will be deployed. If you are scared I suggest you do not join. My husband is in Iraq right now and one of the guys in his unit was so terrified to go. I have so much more stress because I don't want him watching my husbands back. I keep thinking he will freeze under fire and the result will be the death of my husband or another soldier. If you are scared don't go. Others will be depending on you to watch their backs. Don't put them in anymore danger than they are already in.