I would like some input on whether someone should do the Air Force or the Navy. Just opinions and thoughts, especially from military members, would be great! Thanks.
2007-08-16 01:42:46 · 11 answers · asked by T.Sweet 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I'm partial to the Air Force being a former Air Force Brat but both are honorable. Blessings!
2007-08-16 01:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sunshine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in the navy and I just have this to say... you have a much more likely chance of staying alive in the navy than any other branch. Sea duty is much better than land duty. Dont be a hospital corpsman (they deploy with marines) or a CB (Construction Battalion- they go to the desert too) But although Sea duty is no fun, you know you will make it out of it alive. Just do you 4 years and get out-get your GI bill.
My best friend is still in the air force. He is getting ready to go back to the gulf for a year. this will be tour #3. He has been in many a fire fight. He says he wishes he had joined the navy. His dad was in.
A sea going ship does at most 6 months ( another friends of mine was on the aircraft carrier that has the record for the longest deployment- 201 days i think) but they are planning on going to 4 month deployments.
If you want some more info about what all the jobs are like in the navy-- email me-- ill give you the real scoop!!! talk to you later
2007-08-16 01:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by cheezelord 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Navy...maybe im biased, I am third generation Navy and love it.
Trying hard to be impartial, just saying airforce or navy is hard. It largely depends on what you want to specialize in. The air force and navy both have their pros and cons, ie in the navy you go to sea for 6-8 months at a time, but as a pro, you (assuming ur in the persian gulf) will get tax free income and be able to save a huge amount of money for the return home. I am a F/A-18C Hornet pilot and think my job is the best in the world..being a naval aviator in my opinion is to be better than an air force pilot..largely down to the fact that we land on a moving target in all weather conditions and night...but thats enough of me ...the air force has newer bases and youl never go to sea, but there are alot of desk jobs there and why would u joing the military for that???
2007-08-16 09:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by nickbvt2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navy They do more cross training than any other service. They are not as speicalized as the Air Force. Instead of 10 more techs to fix a radar the Navy will have 1 to do the job. Also ships go places while an Air Force base doesn't go anywhere.
Yes you go to sea but there is something about being at sea you have to experience to understand it.
You also learn to work as team on ship and get in touch with lots of other rates.
So go Navy.
2007-08-16 02:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The service you join should be based on your personal interests, including what job you want to do.
I joined the Navy because they offered a better deal than the others. As a bonus, I got to see more of the world than I would have with the other branches. Underway times are not to bad (you should see the open ocean at night) and Sailors over E-3 get sea pay.
2007-08-16 05:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, this can easily be turned into a question of army or air force.
but i guess the most important issue is which branch of the service are you really interested in. no point entering a service that you find yourself not liking.
you can try talking to the recruiting officers.
2007-08-16 01:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by jf_yao87 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why are you limiting yourself to those two? It all depends on what you want to do with your life as far as job skill goes. you should definitely the Army, and the Marines, even the Army National Guard. that might be the best bet if you want to go to college. defenitely talk to a recruiter in each branch.
2007-08-16 03:40:53 · answer #7 · answered by jonste415 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air force....cuz i rather stay on land for months then in the middle of the ocean.....
and would u reather have a hole in ur pants or fly plane
i'm sorry to all teh navy ppl that i have offended it was joke...
hope that helps :)
2007-08-16 01:50:56 · answer #8 · answered by joe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go Army!!! Be Army Strong, and Army of One, Be all that you can BE...
Honestly, it all depends on what you want to do, jobwise while you are in and then after you get out. If you want to go to college, see which one has a better program after you get out. You have to talk to the recruiters and see what your options are... It's free to talk to them, just don't sign anything...
2007-08-16 02:36:28 · answer #9 · answered by Jay L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd vote AF. They are more technically oriented in their career fields, which tends to translate better to careers in the civilian world. Also...and I realize this is a generalization...they tend to treat their personnel better.
2007-08-16 01:51:48 · answer #10 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋