Isn't that why we have a G.I.Bill?
Always hearing that you can only have a career after your service if you join either the Air Force or the Navy.
I went Army, had fun, and I was picked up by 3 Tech giants (mainly because I had the security clearances and they taught me what I needed to know). Didn't like it and went on to college and did what made me happy.
Ray
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I think the other big myth is that so many military jobs will translate directly into the civilian sector (and easily).
It's a recruiting myth, probably.
You are right though. That is the ENTIRE point of the GI Bill. It was developed as part of a massive effort to convert a wartime workforce into a productive and skilled peacetime workforce.
aiminhigh24u2
The G.I Bill is great for a college education. You will qualify with service in any U.S. branch after 24 months active duty and an honorable discharge.
Getting a job after service is up to the person. Personally, I have never viewed one branch having an advantage over another.
Anonymous
I've never heard that.
I've seen people in every branch be successful (and unsuccesful) after military service.
Depends more on the person than the branch. A dud AF person is going to be a dud civilian.
Tyke
I think its because the public think that only the AF and Navy have all the high tech MOS's. But we both know that the Army has all the cool jobs lol
Linds
Perhaps because now the econemy is in the slump and people even with a college degree 2 year, 4 year whatever, aren't finding jobs.