Would you join the military?

Veteran here to answer your question. Yes as a matter of fact I did join the military, but I separated the same way I went in and that is because I wanted to. You see joining the military is a personal choice that cannot be taken lightly. Everyone for whatever reason joins the service for personal reasons and/or the sense of pride, duty, and service to the country. If I had it to do over again I would; however, I may have changed a few things here and there. For starters I would have picked a better job, I came in as an E4 because of my college degree and made E5 very quickly after that. Since the needs of the service dictate everything while you are "in". The service decided since contractors do the job better than the service members doing the same job my job was phased out along with any chances to get promoted There were some good things during my time in like making honor graduate out of my school, meeting my civilian wife, and making some good friends while I was in the service. The bad was seeing people get promotions based on how well they brown-nosed or appeared to be "squared away". After being passed up for promotion 5 times for the next rank that was enough for me to decide to cut my losses. That compounded with being away from my spouse, not making decent money, and putting up with a lot of stuff is what made me "get out". So its a matter of choice and is a decision that will affect one for the rest of their life and how it affects them is up to that individual.

Good for you Einstein - let other Americans do the dirty work for you. D - The best branch is the United States Air Force! (Of course I'm a tad prejudiced having spent twenty years in it) Really, the branches are all as good as each other. You really need to visit with the recruiters and get all their literature and talk to them while REALLY listening hard at what they have to say. You shouldn't let any one other than yourself influence your decision because everyone else will have the same prejudice I have. If you are serious and eventually join, I'll thank you in advance for your service and wish you the very best of good luck!!! I'm jealous of you - my time is over and yours is just beginning! Wish I could start over and do it ALL again, even Vietnam!

i am in the army and i regret joining. its a huge decision and once your in your stuck with it whether you like it or not. if you really want to be in the military i would go air force. i hear its a little easier. the military can be great for some people or it could be a huge mistake. Good luck to you!

I'm considering joining the air force after I graduate, maybe full time or possibly as a reservist.

Army, Oxymoron (Military Intelligence). They've got some really cool toys.

If your Female or not cut out for Special Forces go Marines : )

I want to join the Marines

but im a girl so they wont let me do the fun stuff that i want to do

i think its the danger that appeals to me, and having to be pushed beyond your limits

Marines.. and I plan on it one day

navy seal

steady income

education

benefits

I don't believe in killing.