I am thinking about joining the military. possibly army or navy reserves, depending on which MOS I can get, and who gives me the best deal. Any advice, suggestions? Anyone on here ever been in the military? What were your experiences?
lol - If you're going to talk to the recruiters, go and talk to some of the Vets that made it home, only to protest the war. They have their reasons.Go talk to some recruiters, but dont let them talk you into anything. Remember they aren't your friends, it's their job to sign u up!
oorah! my younger sister is/was a marine. i was also thinking about that branch-what kind of score do you have to get on the ASVAB to be a marine? I was hesitant about that branch because I read that the army and the marines are the branches that get deployed the most. That's why I'm thinking the Navy might be a better option, as far as not getting deployed.Military def. isn't for everyone, do a lot of research before u make a decision. I was in the Marines, it was cool until I was discharged for a back injury. Go talk to some recruiters, but dont let them talk you into anything. Remember they aren't your friends, it's their job to sign u up! You have to put up with a lot of crap in basic training no matter which branch u join. Some branches are a lot easier then others tho.... Good luck in whatever you decide!
Air Force has the easiest basic training from what I've heard...oh, btw, which branch is the easiest? I heard its the air force, because their basic training is the shortest.
oorah! my younger sister is/was a marine. i was also thinking about that branch-what kind of score do you have to get on the ASVAB to be a marine? I was hesitant about that branch because I read that the army and the marines are the branches that get deployed the most. That's why I'm thinking the Navy might be a better option, as far as not getting deployed.
Since you broke your back and were discharged, did you still get your benefits, like 20,000 enlistment bonus and health insurance?
I'm 24, and considering the reserves so I can save up money for grad school and get some tuition assistance when/if I'm accepted to a grad program.
I have been reading up on this a lot over the past few weeks, and I'm thinking it's not a shabby deal. Plus, we're not at war anymore, really, right? I mean, my 6-8 years of service would be during peacetime, right? Also, if I'm in graduate school during that time (and it'll probably take me 6 years to graduate), I won't be deployed because I'm enrolled as a full-time student. Hopefully somebody can tell me something I haven't already read. Trust me, I've been reading a lot on both sides of the issue (joining/not joining), and I'm aware that recruiters are probably lying bastards, but I think I could actually benefit a great deal from joining up if I educate myself about it and play my cards right. Right?