I'm personally against war and the concept of a military. The only reason I'm considering this is because I'll be able to go to college and not have to worry about loans or anything (the Air Force will handle it). If I do join, I would probably go into intelligence.
What should I do?
2007-02-26 22:39:48 · 17 answers · asked by Katie M 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The good men and women in our military are as diverse and eclectic as the rest of America. Their indiviual reasons for joining are wide ranging and varied. You will do just fine in the military.The primary reason that the Armed Services has good education benefits is to serve as an recruitment incentive. Take advantage of it and don't feel guilty. Its a simbiotic relationship... the Air Force will get their money's worth out of you and you will get what you want out of the Air Force. Go in with a positive attitude, an keep a positive attitude and you will have the best four years of your life.
2007-02-26 23:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by V-Starion 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As a retired Air Force Master Sergeant and former Military Training Instructor:
Forget joining the Air Force or any branch of the military. You have stated the absolute WORST reason to join. All you want is a free ride through college, and that, sweetie, is NOT what military service is all about.
Military service is about wanting to serve your country and do your part to keep America the great nation that it is. You intend to suck off of the military and get something for nothing, and I'm 100% sure that if you did join the military and get orders to deploy to a combat zone, you'd be crying and whining like a baby to get out, saying "This is not what I joined the military for!" And if you go into the Intelligence career field, I can GUARANTEE you that you WILL be deployed to a combat zone. GUARANTEED!
Well, just what do you think the military is all about, anyway?
Besides, the concept of a "free" college education on the part of the military is a myth. The military will pay for some of it, but you'll have to put up some green as well.
But that's a minor point. You've said it yourself - you're against the war and the concept of a military, so why bother joining? You'd be doing the service and your fellow service members a grave dishonor and injustice by joining the service, so DON'T.
If you want to get something for nothing, then go on welfare. Just DON'T join the military.
If you expected anything less than a strongly worded reply to your question, then you're more naive than you may think.
2007-02-27 01:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being against the Iraq war is one thing, but if you are against the military in general, why on earth would you want to join? I hope you're not seriously considering this. You will be miserable and you will not fit in with the Air Force. My husband is in the Air Force, and he deploys a LOT with his job. You can expect to go to deploy to the middle east in most Air Force careers.
Also, just because you think you are smart and want to go into intellegence, doesn't mean you will get a job in intellegence.
Apply for scholarships and grants to help pay for your education.
2007-02-27 08:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by Nicole M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Katie, if you really feel that way, I do not recommend that you join ANY branch of the service. Regardless of what people may think, even the USAF deploys to combat zones, and if you are allowed (USAF doesn't guarantee jobs) to work in the intelligence field, you will be a high demand commodity.
Most of us are against wars, especially us old soldiers, but if the only reason for enlisting is to go to college, then you are not doing yourself any good. You will put 4 years (minimum time for the USAF) in, and not enjoy what you are doing. You should be looking at other aspects of what you can do, or get, while in the USAF. Self respect, job training, adventure, travel, etc.
I may be wrong, but that's my recommendation.
2007-02-27 01:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by My world 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your against the concept of a military then don;t join. Get loans, scholarships, grants, a job etc. Even if this war ended tomorrow there is always another one around the bend.
Proud Navy Wife and Airman's Sister.
2007-02-27 00:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by jalopina98 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're kidding, right? You are against war and the concept of a military, yet you want to join the military just to get a free ride?
You gotta be kidding....
You're a parasite, a leech. You want something for nothing, and that's all there is to it.
Here's a novel idea: GO GET A JOB AND WORK YOUR WAY THROUGH COLLEGE! STOP EXPECTING MOMMY AND DADDY TO PAY FOR EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN LIFE!
GROW UP!
2007-02-27 02:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by Blunt But True 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tough to join the military and be against war, particularly when we have one going on right now for the foreseeable future. Intelligence will be directly involved in any fight, so you've got a decision to make.
2007-02-27 02:14:48 · answer #7 · answered by bigbadnumber3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the only reason you are going to the USAF is for the educational benefits, DON'T DO IT! Because you are of an opinion that is fundamentally opposed to the military and what it represents you would not make a quality Airman and for one would not want you working for me.
2007-02-26 23:15:04 · answer #8 · answered by Jim G 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you're joining for the college money than you shouldn't even be considering it. there is no room in today's military for people who are opposed to war. the air force as well as the navy are in a large transition now and converting to a fighting force to support roles that the army and marines can not man completely. if you are against the concept of the military than why consider it. you would be doing people like myself and my comrades and those who have died for your right to go to college a grave injustice. why not work and put yourself through college like lots of single parents are forced to do. don't join our military!!!!
2007-02-26 22:46:30 · answer #9 · answered by stupid people make me laugh!!! 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't join the military, apply for scholarships. If you're against the military and the war, you shouldn't join.
2007-02-26 23:53:14 · answer #10 · answered by David R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋