i want to go to the military ?
154961
Don't listen to anything that they say. They don't know what they are talking about. Out of the two, I would say the Rangers are better trained. More extensive training period, and a whole lot of different schools. They get paid the exact same. All of the military does based on rank and time in the service. Also you can get your degree while you are in the military, I know plenty of people who have, and I am currently. \n\nAlso don't listen to them when you say you are not marketable when you retire, if you plan to when you get in. There are plenty of opportunities out there, I know civilians in Iraq pulling security on convoys and bases that are making upwards to a $100,000, tax free as well. Plus the federal government tends to higher back there own. If you put in a application for the government and you are prior military, they automatically increase you score by 10 points. Meaning you are more likely to get highered. Make sure though that you check out every job out there, there might be something you want more than being a ranger. Good luck and I'd be proud to serve with you.
359110
Regardless of the political ramifications of joining the armed forces in a time of conflict, the experience can be very rewarding if you go in for the right reasons.\n\nYou'll need to evaluate the reasons of why you want to do this and balance it against other important relationships and plans for the future.\n\nIf you're running away from problems, it's not a good reason to go...they'll still be there when you return.\n\nOn the other hand, if you see this as a path to bettering yourself and taking yourself to the limit, I can think of no better choice.  It will truly make a man of you....get what you can out of the experience.\n\nMost importantly.....come home alive.  I'm sure there are people who would deeply regret your loss of life.\n\nIn peace....
1142420
I'm thinking about joining soon too.  I found a few good online resources to help me out.  My favorite is military.com.  Check it out:
156807
I would say join the armed forces and find out, preferably in your own country.
552461
I would say Navy, also check out the Air Force. You have to get your High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) to join the armed forces. So either catch up you credits or you can get your GED.
213572
Your # 1 answer is the best way to go, just make sure you want the military, boot camp isn't like living at home you can't just say I ain't going to do that because I don't want to. BAD MOVE. Don't go just for the uniform because it looks cool, go because it is what you want.
568247
(i am assuming you are from the United States)  depends on what you are skilled in and what you are interested in.  the military will look at your strengths and weaknesses and train you for what you're good for.  If you are extremely intelligent don't be surprised if you get a desk job.  in the army or marines you'll probably become a foot soldier or a tank operator or something, but you may also be trained in helicopter flight.  the Airforce will likely have you as a aircraft mechanic but there is a small chance of becoming a pilot (less than 7% in the Airforce fly, i think).  If you want to join the military but want to be safe as possible, join the Navy.  those ships we got are pretty safe considering all the wars the US is in is with terrorists in mountains, not against countries with a well developed Navy.  these are just suggestions of things to look into.  basically just go into whatever branch that can help you build your strengths.  sorry for the lengthy post.
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Absolutely... Join the military... Travel to strange and exotic lands... meet interesting people... and shoot them!!!\n\nSeriously... I'm in the Army... we still travel a bit... but its not to the touristy spots you'd really want to go... I've always heard the Navy goes to different ports and spends weekends ashore.... I don't know how true that is... \n\nAir Force... depending on your job... as a Load Master on an aircraft you could squeeze in quite a bit of travel... but probably won't have much time to actually go off the base and experience the "culture" of those places... \n\nThe Marines... well I don't think the Department of the Navy really trusts them to get off the boats in most of the ports of call... \n\nYour familiar with the Army through your parents... I suppose it depends if you want to keep that "familiarity" or try something new... and piss your parents off!!! LOL... just kidding
1148535
It depends on the university. Your best bet would be to contact the admissions office of the university and see if they have a policy regarding military training. You may be able to defer your acceptance (push it back a semester or a  year) so that you'll be able to fulfill your military obligation and then start college.
679229
go to a navy base, they'll hook you up..
287322
Depends on the Service...\n\nMarine Corps... forget it, you are in Iraq/Afganistan or otherwise occupied, no time for school.\n\nNavy... not gonna happen, same reasons as above.\n\nArmy... yea right, same reasons as above.\n\nCoast Guard... possibly, youd have to do part time schooling though.\n\nAir Force... pretty easy, depending on your job though. If you have ANY tech school job that takes longer than 6 months to train you will almost already have your associates degree... After 4 years, even with a deployment or two, it is possible to take night school/weekend classes and get your bachelors degree, but it would take you a while... the air force is the ONLY service (In my experience) that actully encourages higher education for their troops.\n\nYour best bet of course is just to make sure you get your GI bill, do your 4 years then get out... if your goal is school that is the best thing to do.
780018
It depends on what you're looking for. If you want to be an officer going to college first is almost always a requirement. If you're looking to get money for college it may be better to go into the Navy first. Talk to a recruiter but make sure that you get whatever they promise you in writing.
1051279
If your intentions are to possibly leaned towards a career I would highly reccommend the choice you have already made. The Air Force is an excellent choice family wise also. If you like to spend months onboard a ship, then by all means join the Navy. If you like walking, marching or bouncing around in a vehicle, join the Army. If you think you are the macho type and enjoy running errands on a ship, plus like to march or strut around like a tin soldier and think your the badest ass in town, go with the Marines. It's as simple as that. There is no such thing as the best, we're all in this together and should act as such. To me there is no single hero, in my personal opinion anyone who puts on a uniform and serves his country (USA)honorably for a full tour of duty in any branch of the services deserves to be called a hero.
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Personally, I would suggest that you apply to a local community college where your gpa will be accepted.  Then do really well -- maintaining at least a 3.0 gpa or higher-- then transfer to the college of your choice.  Good luck.\n\nAlthough they are doing an awesome job for our country -- I would look into this before committing to the military.  They are dedicated to the service for reasons other than school, you would need to examine if you are that dedicated for all different reasons.
1017751
Talk to a recruiter. You attend college, but have to spend extra time in NROTC activities and courses while attending normal classes. After you graduate, you become an officer and serve a couple more years. \nYou stay in school during the NROTC program and are not sent off to a war if there is a war going on.
107290
there is jrotc for high school and rotc for colleges. check with the internet under military schools.  that should give you plenty of options.
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Join the Air Force...\n\nAIRBORNE LEADS THE WAY!