The military seems to be awesome. I'm in a program called Sea Cadets and it gives you an Ideal of the military. We shoot guns go on ships it's wicked cool.
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I used to be in JROTC in High School and it was cool also. I joined the Navy right after I graduated......heh. Umm you lose a lot of your freedoms. If your family member gets hurt or even a close friend you have to put in paper work and ask permission to visit. As they can say no. It is NOTHING LIKE TV!!!!!!There are @$$holes, dirty people, ignorant people....it is ridicilous. And once again your freedom is signed away.\n\nOnce you sign those papers...your life is in their hands for 4 years. Make sure you don't want to go to college.\n\nI saw a lot of my friends smoke weed so they could get kicked out because it isn't like anyone expects it to be. \n\nThe cadets you are in may be nice, but the military is not meant to be nice. Think about it.
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Navy life on a ship isn't that bad!\nIt;s a little cramped but It's not as bad as those people say it was, I'd  go w/ NAVY but that's just me...\n\nLife on a ship atleast you'll have a bed to sleep in, in a room...if you go AF you might end up sleeping in a tent somewhere where they need you to help with  the planes...\n\nThe person that answered below me isn't well-informed, there are straight guys in the navy and they love it...
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I retired after 22 yrs of military duty in the U S Navy.  I was a naval police ( Master - At - Arms ), with the K9 division.  I worked with / assisted Navy SEALs', Army Special Forces, Marine Recons, FBI, NCIS, FDA, DEA, Secret Service, U S Marshalls, U S Customs, various city / county / state / and Federal agencies, both U.S. and over seas, and U S Coast Guard.  I've been on task force teams, in helo's, assault watercraft, raids, line of defense for restricted areas, worked with FEMA on guarded escorts for supplies, pursuit of armed suspects, plenty of excitement for a life time.  Most of this was tied to being a K9 handler / trainer / instructor.  If you like ( no love ) police work and K9s then I guarantee you can have as much action as you want.
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well...I hear the Army is hard up for volunteers,all the good people are joining the Navy.  Sure, go ahead and approve that, the Navy needs new content to crack jokes on the Army about...Smiles
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OK, OK, you really should be reported for "not a question," but anything for the Marines.\n\nWhen I was going to school this summer in a rather ordinary office building in Capitola, California, the elevator door was right next to the Marines recruiting station, and I got to see the recruiters and their recruits.  And after awhile, I had a look at some of the brochures out front.  I was very impressed with the high standards they express.\n\nBut what finally told me something about these guys was the chinning bar.  Above the door to the recruiting station, there was a metal bar, not unlike a coat rack, but somewhat heavier.  And whenever a Marine had nothing else to do, he would chin himself on this bar.  I couldn't help noticing what terrific condition they were all in.  And that obviously meant enough to them that they would chin themselves just for something to do with the odd five minutes.  These are men who know their muscles, and know what they are able to do.\n\nNow, it is clear that a Marine must be intelligent and skilled, too.  This is the 21st century, and we can't afford Marines who can't use their heads.  But what you will see is that they are in superb control of their bodies as well as their minds; the Greek ideal of the perfect hero.\n\nYeah, we can be proud of the best of the best.  Happy Birthday, Marines.
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The navy is a great branch of service.  The opportunities are plentiful, the duty is important, the travel is priceless in terms of seeing the world at no cost to you.  The learning is unprecedented in terms of knowing about life.  Those salty, older seamen take youngsters, like yourself, under their wing and teach you many of the important facets of living in the world, today.\n\n  I'm not talking about the academics taught in colleges and universities, I'm talking about the social and practical challenges that a sailor might experience in a foreign land, or aboard ship, or interfacing with fellow seaman, or simply the things mom and dad forgot to mention.  \n\nThe service is a growing process for many young men and women because you are still in the development years of your life.  Take advantage of it and enjoy it. Years later, you will look back at life as a seaman with great fondness.  This is not bias on my part, because I served six years as a Marine.
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Listening and enlisting. :)
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Storekeeper!  I had the pleasure of working around these folk when I was an SH striker (Ships Serivceman).  Despite what the last poster said, you will not be doing anything with the ships store (that is what an SH does along with laundry, barber shop, etc.).\n\nSKs, depending on your command, deal with supplies and ordering those supplies and a heck of a lot of moving them.  I was stationed on the USS Seattle (AOE-3) which was one of those big darn fuel-stores-weapons supply ships (all of which are now retired and the newer AOEs were moved from the fleet to the USNS fleet).  On that ship the SKs used forklifts to move the cargo we received and sent to other ships.  Since you can no longer be on an AOE or any Auxilary ship, you will be on the 'receiving' side.  However there will be times you will be sending them off (however the BM or Boatswains Mates often do the UNREP or underway replenishment...you'll be handling all the tracking and basic moving).\n\nCan't tell you about the school since it's not my rating and I've never been there.  If you can, get with your recruiter and if you live close enough to a base or command, they can get you in there to talk with the SKs and see what they do...even if you have to drive a bit, do it.
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I'm 28, spent 10 years in the Navy Special Forces. Depending on what you've heard about the Navy, I don't know so I'll give it tto you from the top. \n\nThe Navy, unlike other branches, actually takes care of you. You know healthcare wise, the other branches take care of you yes, but they use their own people, the Navy actually sends you out to specialists in town, and no matter the cost they take it. \n\nThe Navy also has the Buddy Program, where you and three other females would spend a lot of time together, and most likely be stationed together as longa syou guys can. Depending on your jobs. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know people from the very beginning and become close close friends. \n\nThe Navy also has the "smartest" people. We train all of our enlistment / officers to the point of "perfection". In boot camp you spend 40% of the time in the classroom. Unlike other branches where you focus on physical attributes. The Navy isn't like that. They train you to the end, so everyone has the same standards. \n\nThe Navy may not have a lot of jobs and careers as the US Army does, however, the Jobs you find in the navy are 98% of the time are co-ed jobs. The only jobs I believe you can't get in the Navy as a female is of course, Special Forces, and I can't remember the other 2. \n\nThe Navy has just spent 78 million dollars to rebuild all their base housing in just about every single base around the world. So its all been renovated, the gyms and places are a lot better. \n\nAs far as my experience in the military, I've been raised a Navy brat all my life. And the Navy has really given me an opportuntiy I wasn't given when I was growing up. I mean I have guys that are like my brothers, and we've served together 10 - 11 years. We have BBQ's together, go out to Hooters together once in a while, and you know just have fun. Its all a big family. Thats what ANY branch can give you. A close knit family no matter wher eyou go. \n\n\nIF you have any questions feel free to IM me, email me.
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Yes and yes.  The military offers many educational opportunities to their members, spouses and dependents.  You will find classes on base, off base at local colleges and chances to attend college full-time under certain circumstances.
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Wow Mr statistic what have you done for your country today? Don't throw the question back at me I've done nine year in the Navy and plan to finish 20.
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There were plenty of people when I went through boot camp with Navy that problems swimming (one girl had never been in a pool).  They teach you!  They'll spend as much time teaching you as they have to.
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Speaking from personal experience and pride.  I would say the Marine Corps is the way to go.  Something my friends and I noticed while I was in; if you ask a soldier what he does, he will tell you "I am in the Army." Navy? "I am in the Navy." Air Force? "I am in the Air Force." But if you ask a Marine what he does, he/she will tell you "I am a Marine!"  That is something no one else in the world can say.  For 230 years the Marine Corps has been monkey stomping anyone that needs it.  There has never been a mutiny in the Marine Corps.  Hence the motto "Semper Fidelis." Which means "Always Faithful."  It applies to more than that also. It applies to the fact that, if we can help it, we never leave a man on the battlefield.  Wounded or dead.  We take care of our own.  From experience with other branches of service they learn a little about their service history.  Marines learn everything about their service history.  It is no longer the history of the Marine Corps, it is MY history as well. I was a Sergeant. I was leader of Marines.  That is one of the greatest feelings in the world.  Almost as good as the day I stood on top of "The Reaper," and my Senior Drill Instructor put that Eagle,Globe, and Anchor in my hand, and told me(this by the way was the first time in the entire 13 weeks of boot camp that any Marine is addressed as Marine, only when their training is complete are you a Marine.) "Congratulations Marine. Welcome to the Corps."  Marines have pride in their service in part because of our history, and also because we had to earn the title Marine.  We had to earn the right to be called Marine.  Everyone else is a soldier, sailor, or airman as soon as they get to basic training.  Not Marines. I was every derogatory term except.  I certainly wasn't a human being. But then it was all worth it.  Marines are the first to fight.  Whatever you think your chances of going to Iraq or Afghanistan are...double it.  I'm not trying to Scare you away, but every Marine is a rifleman. Our pilots learn learn infantry combat tactics.  Oh by the way the whole Navy pilots are the best thing. Only the top 10% of Naval Flight School, are allowed to be Marine pilots.  Someone had mentioned the Navy SEALs.  You can be a Navy SEAL even if you are a Marine.  The SEALs are Special Forces and thus are open for anyone in the Armed Services to try.  But why do that, the Corps just started its own Special Forces program.  I would have retired if I could have.  Anyway I say go Marine.
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Marines still have some pride and they have an airwing. \nThey are tough but its worth it.\nGo Marines!
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Go Coast Guard.  It's the best kept military secret.  If I could do it again, I would join the Coast Guard (CG).\n\nThe CG gets the same basic pay, retirement, and other benefits as the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine.\n\nThe CG has the best training and future civilian job advantages than any other service.  Also, the CG has the best quality of life (the Air Force is number 2).\n\nThe only major difference is that Coast Guard is under Homeland Security.  Whereas the other services is under the Defense Department.
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Check out damage controlmen, they do alot of that stuff on a ship.  There is alot of different jobs in the Navy.  The Navy website has all the jobs listed and a short job description.  You can always talk to a recruiter to find out more.  If you do go talk to a recruiter bring someone along who can help you out also.  It doesnt always happen but sometimes recruiters can be a bit much to handle.  The website is the best choice for a quick job description with no pressure.
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Ohh, i was actually considering that in high school, some guys from it came to talk to my AP physics class last year to get us to enroll.  I really like physics, but wasnt sure of a stable career in it so that program was kind of appealing.  If it's the Nuclear Power Program that they came to talk to us about, basically you control the nuclear reactors on submarines, so yes, you have to go out to sea a lot, but you won't really be in direct battle, you'll be working with the nuclear power that makes the sub work while the other people on the sub shoot missles at things.  You'll travel a lot to other countries and stuff.  They pay for your college, and you can go anywhere you want that you get accepted to, then you go to their college, i forget where to get the nuclear power training for a year.  Personally, I decided not to do it because you are always traveling and in strange places.  It would be nice to see the world, but it would be impossible to settle down because you are gone for weeks and weeks at a time and only get to be home a few days before you depart again.  That's all I know about it, good luck.