I've been thinking about joining the military..which branch?

Victory Soldier

I was flunking out of UTEP when I joined the Army, but after a single winter rotation to CMTC Hohenfelds I never made anything but an A in a class -- for the next 16 years and 4 degrees. Muddy snow (or is it snowy mud) is a great way to put your life in perspective.

If you join the Army these days, you WILL go overseas at some point in your enlistment. There are large numbers of troops in Aisa (mostly Korea) and Europe (mostly Germany) and you can arrange for your first tour to be in either one of those. However -- those theaters are so mellow these days that the soldiers assigned to Korea and Germany are being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. So your two years in Germany might be six months in country followed by a year in Iraq, followed by another six months in Germany.

The Navy, by definition always goes overseas. Just make sure you are in an MOS (they call them ratings) that is a shipboard speciality. You will see the world. And you will hit all the high points. briefly. But in between those times in port you will be stuck in a ship with limited shower facilities and shared bunks. Watch out if you are claustrophobic. OTOH, if you don't mind being cramped, you really do see the world.

The Air Force maintains more bases in unusual places than any other service. In the right MOS you could find yourself in all sorts of unusual places. However, I recommend you avoid it. The Air Force is the service voted "most likely to be like a real job". They wear their hair long, fraternize too much, address their officers by first name -- it isn't the place you want to be if you are looking for something to motivate you. An internship at IBM would do the same for your motivation level -- and it will pay better.

I strongly suggest you avoid the Marines. If you have any sense of humility, shame or compassion for your fellow (non-Marine) man you will not fit in. You have to want to drink their Kool-Aid for the Marine Corps to be a good fit for you. Since you don't know which branch you want, you obviously haven't drank it.

I suggest the Army (Hooah!) or the Navy. Both have their pluses and minuses. If you want to see Central Europe, Korea, the Mid-East and Central Asia, the Army is your game. If exotic beach locals are your thing, stick with the Navy.

Thanks for being willing to serve and I hope you have a great time. Remember, it is what you make it, so keep a good attitude and you will have a wonderful time.

gary s

ARMY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Watching in Westminster

You want to go overseas? Go Army. A first class ticket awaits you!

xXEl DuceXx

Army all the way, thats what my dad did and what im going to do, you have to be able to kill somone(warning)

ruthaford_jive

Man, I know exactly how to feel. Personally, I'm going Army, but if want to see the world... aside from Baghdad or Kabul, then I'd probably go Navy. Beyond that, do some serious research into the military and everything that's going on before you toss yourself into this mess. That show on PBS, Carrier, about the Navy was pretty good, might wanna check that out on the side.

bboy2000

Join the Navy and See the world.

So what do you want to do? Look at all the services and find out the type of job you want to do. Then find out where you can stationed. This is important.

Mr. Outdoors!

Hi friend,Here is my advice,The Navy 100% for you.I was in 4 years F-14 squadron.I saw most all of Europe and many more places.In the Navy when you go on cruise for 6 months you will port in many differant places and on whats called work-ups ect.In all other branch of the military you will be sent to one country and thats were you will be,no travel no new places ect.Not to talk down the Army,Marines,or Airforce,but for an adventureous person like you sound to be the Navy offers more as far as seeing many places!--Its a fact friend.Watch out for the silver tounge recruiters they will tell and promise you what you want to hear!Trust me Navy all the way I went everywhere and I never regret it.I wish you the best..

Sonja B

it's about equal w/ each branch. now you should be looking at which branch will give you the best job opportunities w/i and allows you to get better jobs when you come out. i would say air force. my best friend and her husband have both been stationed in england, as well as state-side. they have also gone to the middle east, asia, central europe, south america.

navy!

Fire Fighter

The Marines Rock!

cpwilson123

I am in the exact same position, I just joined the Navy and Ship out for Basic in November. If you want to see the world join the navy for sure...I am going into Special Warfare so I won't see a huge amount of Large Carriers or cruises but I am excited for sure! Goodluck with all that you do!

genius

The navy....

Digz

The easiest and best branches are the air force, you can be fat and lazy and get paid. The army , you pick up rank fast,
the navy but you'll be out on ship most of the time, or the MARINES they will work your *** off but you'll be proud to call yourself a MARINE and have people look up to you and call you a hero.OORAH!

birdman88jr

i bet if you were in the army as soon as u got done with basic training you would be sent out

exhortera

Overseas? Navy or Marines Corps. Navy because that's what they do and Marine Corps because that's what they do and they're also small. The Commandant of The Marine Corps has stated that ALL Marines will do a tour in either Iraq or Afganistan.

Other than that, it all depends on what you want out of your service time. I did 4 years in The Marines and I hated and loved it at the same time, if that makes sense.

David T

you might wanna try over at www.gonnaenlist.com they may be able to answer your questions

Another one bites the Dust!

Navy bro! Defiantly! YOU go everywhere!! Don't get visible tatts their getting strict about that now!!

draco99_99

Join the navy! I leave for basic May 14th. Travel the world, and meet the women living on the seven seas. ;)
Good times ahead. lol

Edg1

Air Force-after you can use the training in civilian life depending on which job you choose.

rock out

go big or go home baby.

become a marine.

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The Marines..

zoritoma

navy maybe airforce but most definatly navy

TheGeneral

Join the Navy and be a Seal, they are the best of the best.

PenguinLuver

finish college at the naval academy they pay you and you a branch for helping people and your country plus with the money they give u could get an apartment or better

val

Airforce--all the way!

thingsrgettingbetter

my brother spent 27 years in the airforce. he loved it. he got to see much of the world. depends on how close to action you want to get. never went ot the gulf for the war.
friend went navy and saw more than my brother but he also did see action in the gulf. had some physical issues and got booted. he really like it. spent lots of time i hawaii.

Noah A

If you're smart...join the air force.

2conservative4u

Army and Marrines can take you on a non stop flight to affganistan, iran, or iraq. Air force and army are big in germany and europe, Navy best to travel, select a field which has sea duty, I was on the USS Midway for 6 years saw 16 diff countries. If you want motivation go marrines they'll motivate you really quick. Army blah, Air Force lives the good life blah. Then you have the coast guard hahaha won't see foriengn countries but get to see lots of boat people. Good luck in your choice.

sexy juliet

DONT! travel if you want to go places but, my brother made the same mistake, thought he had nuthin to lose, and right when he fell in love and wanted to get married, BAM!, they send him to iraq. military is just violence, i respect our soldiers definitaly, but, theres no point in dieing to do sumthin you could do on a happy vacation w/ family.

you know, you dont have to join the military and risk your life JUST BECAUSE you want to get out and experience different things. you can travel to these places. with friends or on your own.

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