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odepaj · #1 01-13-2008, 01:10 PM

I'm joining the military sometime this year and I was wondering if anybody here who has past/present military experience can give me any info?

Im still deciding what branch and even if I want to go active duty or not (Reserves/National Guard).

Any info is greatly appreciated, I've talked to acouple recruiters and friends who are in, but I'd like as much info as possible so I KNOW i'll be picking the right branch and field.

Thanks!

Dustin

crazyhorse · #2 01-13-2008, 03:48 PM

It really depends on why you want to join. If you want to be a soldier, then look hard at the Army, or Marines. If you want a skill that will transfer back into civilian life, look into the Air Force, or Navy. Take a technical job, in computers, or aviation. Trust me, they'll give you whatever jobs you qualify for, you'll just have to wait for an opening. There are jobs in the military you wouldn't believe. To include TV & Broadcast Radio.

If you're going in to be a "Rambo" forget it. You could get into a combat unit, but damn few get into Delta, Seals, or Force Recon. Remember, you're always a part of a team.

NikFu S. · #3 01-13-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyhorse

If you're going in to be a "Rambo" forget it. You could get into a combat unit, but damn few get into Delta, Seals, or Force Recon. Remember, you're always a part of a team.

Yeah and unless Bush or the next President can con us into Iran you won't be seeing any action anyways.

That is unless you are chosen for one of those takeover "drills" that take place secretly in civilian towns, defying the Posse Comitatus Act.

If I were you, I'd take Air Force and try to get stationed at Eglin AFB. Nice place, Eglin.

RSVX · #4 01-13-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NikFu S.

Yeah and unless Bush or the next President can con us into Iran you won't be seeing any action anyways.

That is unless you are chosen for one of those takeover "drills" that take place secretly in civilian towns, defying the Posse Comitatus Act.

If I were you, I'd take Air Force and try to get stationed at Eglin AFB. Nice place, Eglin.

Keep it in the Political forums, and dont thread crap, thanks!

With that, I have 8 Years Active USAF Service, feel free to hit me up with any questions you may have.

odepaj · #5 01-13-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RSVX

Keep it in the Political forums, and dont thread crap, thanks!

With that, I have 8 Years Active USAF Service, feel free to hit me up with any questions you may have.

I'm really interested in the Air Force because I wanted to try to go for Aircraft Maintenance. But really I want to know what more of my options are for each branch. I'm not really sure what kinds of different things I can do in the different branchs.

What are some of the other mechanic type jobs in the AF?

Dustin

(My brain is kinda blank right now, I'll be back alittle later with more questions)

RSVX · #6 01-13-2008, 06:56 PM

Well, lucky you!

I was an aircraft mechanic!

I was a Hydraulic / In Flight Refueling Systems Specialist.

We also had Avionics, Communication/Navigation, Jet Engine, Life Support, and Crew Chiefs.

Do NOT be a Crew Chief (on Heavies) unless you enjoy filling planes with gas, changing tires, and emptying the lavatory!

Crew Cheifs on Fighters do the majority of the maintenance, however.