I'm thinking about joining the military (navy, because its easiest and air force waiting list is too long)....

gethsemenerose

What is your asvab? If you did well I would make sure to get a RATE in your ORIGINAL contract. Something Electronics is probably best (like sonar tech or radioman) if it is lower go for an administrative rating DO not fall for the Nuclear Power Program You can get a better education money and benifits with Sonar Tech and it is an easier job. I was a Nuc and It was real tough. Good luck whatever you decide (go subs they are a great steady job surface is harder on the family) and God Bless.

zoo2626

the military is a great option. nothing wrong with learning new skills, comittment, discipline and serving your country. it will shape you into a person to be proud of.

good luck!

God bless America!

Jenna P

you have to be joining for something other than finances..
This is YOUR COUNTRY. IF your number one reason for joining is NOT to protect and fight for your homeland, the military is not for you..

Asad Hassan

make sure you put me in your will

bored_army_soldier

Like being pumped in the butt? If so go navy. If you wanna join the best service overall go airforce. the wait is worth it.

Think USS Indianapolis

Eddy

If you talk to your local recruiter he will explain everything the military has to offer. Air force is great and so is the Navy

illustrat_ed_designs

Dude, every branch of the armed services offers a tuition plan. That's why I went in. They also give you a steady paycheck, which really helps out with your bills and finances, as your room and board are free. My advice to you, push your recruiter to get you into the Air Force. Its easy, looks great on a resume, they have OUTSTANDING food, the barracks are pristine, and the chicks are f'ing hot. Contact me if you need any specific info, other than this.
Good luck, man.

underagelying

if you join u have to serve first then you get the money. i think you get up to 40,000-60,000 for college.. navy is one of the easiest.. my friend joined about a year ago right out of high school i think he was also having finical problems.. i told him it was the worst idea ever but he did it anyways.. he says sometimes he really likes it and other times he really misses home.. boot camp was rough for him because he didn't know how to swim.. and once your in you go through job training and they station you anywhere in around the country but you don't get to choose. you can have any job you want in the navy.. my friend ended up with a desk job. during boot camp you get paid i think $1,200, then when your out and your stationed with a specific job you get more.. its a really good experience to go through but its 4 years of your life. its a major decision to make.. think about it for a longg time before you do anything...

I will tell you this; I was in the Navy for 8.5 years. I am 40. If I had it to do over again, I would have still joined the Navy and stayed in for the 20 years. I liked the Navy. They had plenty of jobs that would serve you well on the outside, and the training was excellent. I am sure the other services are good in their own right, but I feel the Navy is above them in most areas. Plus, you will see very little ground action, of course.

The benefits? Are the same in all of them, maybe a few variations. It is in some ways easier to make rank. Free room and board in some cases, true when stationed on a ship. Plus, you get to see a lot of cool places overseas. It has it's advantages, and disadvantages, like inspections, but just keep your head on straight, and take things a little more seriously and you will have fun. The best time of my life and friends, as well was when I was in the Navy.

Do I recommend it? Nowadays? YES!!! And stay in!!!!!

brunoinangeles

I joined the Navy when I was 18 and it was the best thing I could have ever done. And now a days the Navy pays for school and you cant beat the medical dental benefits. Its no cake walk so make SURE you are ready for a complete change in your life. Email me if you want any specifics. I have good stories and bad stories.

madison018

don't join something b/c its easier! just work hard and be proud of your work. the benefits will be life long experience which no one will be able to take with you. the disadvantage will be that you'll be leaving behind the poeple whom love you dearly - big choice.

Demun

Yea join the navy, that way people can call you First class Seamen

Velociraptor

The Navy is the way to go! However, before signing anything, get, in writing, a guarantee that you will attend an 'A' school right after boot camp. If you don't you'll be put on a very long list, perhaps even two years long, and then be assigned to every crap detail there is. If you go to the school right after boot camp, you'll go directly to your assignment. I was aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. An aircraft carrier is one of the most awesome things to see, and being on ship allows you to take a tour of different countries. It's long hours, hard work, but worth every bit of it, and you can later go to college. All of it will help benefit your future career.

UNIVERSAL

GO FOR IT DUDE. BETTER YOU THAN ME.

curious_babe

Well, I think that it's something that definitely that depends on the person. I went to a military academy and honestly, I LOVED it! The discipline you get from the military and the things that you experience is unlike anything that you've ever been introduced to. It's wonderful if that type of thing is for you. Now, I could never make that my career but being able to have that experience was exhilarating. A wonderful opportunity! Definitely worth it! You get a lot of financial beneifts.....umm...housing is one. I was told that pregnancy is cheaper, but i'm not sure. Just research that part. Hope ive helped!

elr212006

DON"T DO IT!!! My brother is in the NAVY and he says he regrets joining. They aren't paying for his schooling and the only thing that you will ge out of joing ANY military force is watsed time. Stay at home and spend that time with your loved ones. There are scholarships, grants and loans that you can use for college. Don't throw your live away only to become property of the United States. Besides, what'll happen if Bush decides to send you to fight in HIS war and you die?!! Is it worth it, HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blossom_Kitty

I was in the Army for 15 years...for about the same reason, they offered the G.I.Bill which helped pay my way through college. Once I got out, not only did I have my education paid for but the experience that the military gave me was most valuable. Not to mention the life experiences and travel that you have in the military that you may not have in civilian life.

I've always told my son that if he should decide to join the military that he should either go Navy or Air Force. Navy is definately a good choice. God speed on your decision.

As for the detailed info about what the Navy will offer you, sit down with a recruiter and talk about your wants, needs and what they have to offer you.

Woz

Do it because you want to, not because you feel it's an easy way out. It's not an easy way out.
That being said, the navy will help you immensely with your finances...steady paychecks, three squares, housing paid for (even if sometimes your housing is a ship bunk), free medical, free dental, free life insurance, the GI Bill for education--discounts all over the place; tax free shopping at the exchange and commissary, discounts with military friendly businesses, veteran's assistance with homebuying, cost of living allowance, overseas pay, sea pay, combat zone pay....services that you'd pay an arm and a leg for elsewhere--family and member counseling, legal advice, smoking cessation, earning your GED, testing out of college classes through the CLEP and DANTES programs...on and on....
Ya, it's a very financially sound venture. I got into it a long time ago for the same reason as you are, and I wound up really loving it--I came back after my first enlistment because I loved my service and my nation, not for educational benefits (I have since earned my BA due in large part--but not in entirety--to the Navy). It's a good life--but it's not easy. And the single most important advice I can give you: DON'T GET MARRIED IN YOUR FIRST ENLISTMENT. There's a common saying that you need good evals and at least one divorce to make Chief...don't fall into that trap.
And don't base your decision on the advice of haters who know nothing of what they speak.... (hippiechick)

Robb

Too many people think joining the military for college is an easy way to go to school... It isn't. Be prepared to work harder than you ever have in your life. I have friends in the marines, the army, and the navy. If you want to SERVE your country, then do it. Don't do it just because of school, you could be required to give your life and you really need to think if you are willing to do that.

My friends in the military feel the same about it as people in any company: some things they hate, somethings they love. If you decide to do it... and survive... you will be part of a brotherhood and be able to take pride in having truly dedicated yourself to something greater than yourself.

Think well on what military service really is. Good luck with whatever you decide.

taylorwhyte2003@yahoo.com

I have a uncle who join the navy at the age of 18, and retired i believe in the early 90s and is now in his late 50s his nephew who happens to be my cousin told him that he also was going to join the navy and is response to him was that he was better off going into the Air Force because in the navy you spent too much time on the ship and that the Air Force pays more money and that exactly what he did he join the Air force, about what are my thoughts about you joining the military well it sounds like you want to join for the right reason, on your question if is worth it in the long run only you could answer that question life is what you make of it if you decide to go into the military with a positive altitude creating good causes you will get back good effects but if you go with a negative altitude creating bad causes you are going to get back bad effects, your question on what what some of the benefits that you will get out of it that is something that you are going have to talk to your recruiter about, but don't just take his word for it also do your homework by doing research on the matter cause he might just be telling you what he wants you to hear so that he could make a commission of you. Good Luck

Mrsjvb

The Navy isn't easiest. In fact, right now they are extremely picky about who they let in, as well as the Air Force, because they are overmanned.

As far as finances.. no, the Navy(or anyone else for that matter) won't 'help' with them. they will pay you a salary and it's up to you topay your bills on time. you MAY( and I stress MAY) be eligible for a sign on bonus, BUT you won't see a dime of it until you graduate your A school, which could be months or longer.

If you are only looking to join for the bennies, than you are joining for the wrong reasons. It's not about what the military can give you, it's what YOU can give them that would make them feel like spending thousands of dollars training you.

God speed

tmladenka

If you want to go get yourself killed for nothing, then by all means go!

curiositykillsthecat

well, military doesn't pay much but yes you have the GI Bill to pay for college. Join if you want to serve your country not because you want the government to pay your way through life. Why don't you do something tough like the Army? By the way, the Navy is not that easy :-)

kja63

There is nothing easy about the armed services. It's a great job and a worthwhile undertaking, but you will put in long hours under less than ideal conditions.

bluedoggy2006

The airforce is the best one. Reason why is they spend their money on good barracks and base, then need money to buy a runway so they get more money, or can't operate. The army builds the stuff it needs, but then runs out of money to build good barracks and get decent food. You benefits with the military should include medical coverage, and they do give you money for school.

ijustcamehere4freefood

i just got out of the navy after serving 9 yrs.

Heres my best advice. If you consider it, join the Navy reserves. They have programs that pay for college as well . Joining the navy isnt the easiest branch to join(air force) , but it is the most adventurous.
Should you decide to go the active duty road, expect long days, and little to no sleep. As far as it being worth it, Id say so, many of my ex shipmates in your situatuion end up re-enlisting and finishing there school while there in the navy. Rare is the number that acutally get out aftr theyve gotten there money

The benefits are there, dont get me wrong, but if I had to do all over again, i'd have join the air force. Ask the recruiter for information About the reserves. tell them you want a job in that is transferrable to the civillian world, and dont settle for a job entitled DeckSeaman, BotwainMate.ATD Or Basic Semanship.. those are all the same and require no thought, . Youre out in the hat all day, and youre covered in paint

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