I have looked into the Marines and the Air Force so far. In answering my question, please say which branch you joined and why. Also, please don't just bash other branches.
2007-01-16 16:43:31 · 16 answers · asked by Death of Reason 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I joined the AF and I liked it and I hated it at the same time. You will have to put up with a lot of BS. Looking back on it I would have beat the **** out of a few people if I saw them today. Have you ever met someone who got picked on in high school and later on in life they get some kind of authority? They are everywhere in the military. Think long and hard my friend. You sign your life away.
2007-01-16 16:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by DJB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really all depends on what you are looking for. I am active duty Army currently stationed at an Air Force base. I will tell you the AF living conditions for the most part are better than at the Army Posts Ive been to. The Army has a wider range of jobs that you can go into and is a much bigger service personnel wise. Travel is pretty much the same in all branches. As far as fighting, the Army or the Marines is the way to go. If you want to get down to the dirt thats where you need to be...
2007-01-16 18:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by shaqle2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband was in the Air Force for twenty years. I was there the whole 20 with him. The best years of our lives.
Our son is in the Navy. He is not enjoying it and wishes he had joined the Air Force.
From what I have heard from others, each branch tends to treat their people in different ways. I had always thought it was the same until my son went into the Navy.
We loved the Air Force. They seemed to be more caring when it came to family life. Great Housing etc.
Just keep talking and asking before you decide. Whatever you do, don't take the word of a recruiter.
2007-01-16 17:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by MES 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the AIr Force for 4 years. I enjoyed every minute of it. The other branches have there pro's and con's. I served as a Police Officer and found that the USAF pays the best, has the best food, the best housing, and the best medical. As far as what the "Gunny" said you dont sit in front of a video screen. The USAF is there to train you in a profession that you can use in the outside world. I became a bouncer in NYC for 3 years. My Police training got me to be the head bouncer with the top pay. Also just so you know if you are an Eagle Scout you go into the USAF as an E2-Airman. In other words make more money out of boot camp.
2007-01-16 16:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by justmaker100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been in the USMC for 19 years and counting. Hands down we are the best fighting force in the world. If you're looking to fight then go into the Corps, if you want to sit back and enjoy the action from a video screen then join the Air Force. However, don't let people tell you that those in the AF are smarter. While it is true that they need a higher ASVAB score the Corps also has a lot of opportunity for those who have a head on their shoulder. I made a concious choice not to go into OCS but am currently an SNCO. I obtained my college education but decided to make a career out of the USMC because I truly love what I do.
Semper Fi.
2007-01-16 16:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I am in the Army and it has it's highs and lows. I joined because I needed more time to figure out what I wanted to do in life. I don't want to make a career out of this. I have heard the Air force is very laid back, I have to take a Physical Endurence test every so often, do 50 pushups in 2 min., 50 situps in 2 min., and run 2 miles in under 16 min. I have heard that in the air force you can choose to walk instead of run on that part of the test, and they give you a longer time to walk. I don't recomend the marines especialy if you want to live a while. There job in Iraq is to walk along the side of the roads and kick things that looks like a road side bomb. If you want a good education join the air force it is highly pressured on you there and will lead you to a better future.
2007-01-16 16:55:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The military offers quite a bit for many people. It can provide an education, security, opportunity, travel, adventure, complete medical and dental and vision programs, and fantastic opportunities to do things you cannot do anywhere else in the world. The dangers, on a statistical basis, are probably no greater than living in a major city with classical traffic and crime problems. There are advantages of being an officer and an enlisted person. Your choice. If you begin young enough it can provide you with 20 plus years of a very good life, full education opportunities, and a decent pension at the end...and you'll still be young enough to take up another profession. For some people, it is an excellent choice. Good luck.
2007-01-16 16:55:51 · answer #7 · answered by judgebill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marine Corps: 12 Years 8 Months
Texas Army national Guard: 2 Years
Texas Air National Guard: 5 years
Each branch has had its good points and bad, I have always enjoyed working with my hands and with people. But the military isn't for every one, be sure of what you want to do and what you want to try and gain by serving, then check you options with your recruiter... Insure you know for sure what job you are signing up for and do not allow the recruiter to open contract your enlistment... You will end up on any job the military needs you in and not in one you will want to try.
2007-01-20 12:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by eldertrouble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I served in the Army, and I would never bash another branch. Service to your country is an honor, regardless of the color of your uniform on parade.
My advice would be to be in the best shape you can be, to dedicate yourself to living for something greater than yourself (your country and it's people), and to learn to ignore the detractors, because you are defending their right to be a detractor.
It all depends on what it is you want to do (what job you'd like to have in the military) as to what would be the best branch for you to enlist with, and you should explore your options as deeply as possible before committing. Each branch has it's specialties, so what you see yourself doing should have an impact as to which branch you go to.
If you wish further discussion, email me. I'll be glad to help you in any way I can.
Good luck, and thank you.
2007-01-16 16:49:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All branches are good, just depends on what you want. My family was Navy, my daughter is Army and stationed in Baghdad. Had a friend that is Army but wishes that he had been a Marine, they see more action and are more active. Talk with each recruiter
2007-01-16 16:53:26 · answer #10 · answered by Gary S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋