Air Force for females question.?
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Unless they physicaly prevent you from doing Phyiscal training, it won't be an issue.  \n\nThe good news is, if they are a problem(back pain and the like) once you are in, and a doc approves it, you can get them reduced.  Lots of hoops to go through, of course, but if approved, it would be completely covered under your medical bennies.
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kucitizenx....you're a fool. I guess you just forgot what yesterday was all about already didn't you? Amazing that people have given their lives, given the ultimate sacrifice so people like you can remain free....and IGNORANT....\n\nYou don't have to like Bush or his policies, but when you start making baseless remarks about servicemen and women, you're wayyyyy out of line.\n\nAnd to answer the question "Is The Air Force The Right Thing For Me?" That's a tough one because I don't know your situation or you options, but I spent 15 years in military service and I got a great deal out of it including the GI bill which paid for me to go to school. I graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in '98.\n\nBut of the 4 branches, the Air Force is probably the "easiest" physically and generally has the least risk in combat situations unless you're a pilot...
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I am LDS (male, married with children) and have lived on Army, Navy and Airforce installations overseas for the last 10 years. If you have prayed about this and feel that it is right, then go for it. Much good can come from enlisting. However, I would strongly caution you to really find out God's will. Don't get me wrong. I think that the armed services are good and necessary. There are many financial and educational benefits to joining one of the branches of the service in addition to being able to serve your country, like the GI Bill, free housing, free health care, training, etc. \nI have seen however that these installations are often a place where drinking, partying, adultery, fornication, and general promiscuity run rampant. The deployments are long and often grueling. Soldiers frequently work on Sundays and are unable to attend meetings. Sprituality slowly erodes as you are constantly surrounded by foul language and behavior. There are also very few active LDS singles on many of these bases. \nIt is my opinion that the Air Force is the most family and LDS friendly of the branches of military. My personal recommendation from what I have seen, is that it is better to get one's college degree and then enter the service at a higher pay and rank rather than to enter as an enlisted soldier. I have only seen one active single female in my 10 years overseas.\n\nGood luck. Contact me at whapingmon@yahoo.com if you have additional questions.
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Military academies have many top students. You do not need to be in one to go to the air force but it would help.\nWhat he needs to do is study study study Be the top of his class and a sports. ROTC any where he going would be a must even if its not air force.
512158
You should talk to an Air Force recruiter or a Navy recruiter.  There is lots of real fly time if you are selected.
1035292
Acutally the military is better for many women than civilian life. The training and advancement oppertunities are the best they have ever been for females. There are restrictions on serving in Special Forces, Submarines, and most ground Combat units. But they are females on most ships, flying planes, and holding command ranks through out the world. How many Fortune 500 firms can say that???
828478
you want the army or the air force?air force JROTC for air force\nArmy JROTC for army
1138289
They are probably scared. The thing is you will have to soul search. Alot of young kids join the military today for college, but ulitmately it's still the military, if you are called to duty you must go. It's not just a free ride and never has been, and you shouldn't go in with that mindframe. You join the military to serve your country for a certain amount of time. I joined the Airforce when I was 18 years old and I knew what it entailed. They didn't have the great big enlistment bonus's they offer to the new recruits today when I joined 14 years ago, and they only paid a certain amount for college then too so that wasn't my reason for joining. Alot of my reasoning to join was to get out from under my parents thumb...which is funny since being in the military you are just getting a whole new set of rules , lol. I enjoyed my time in and then got out, I'm proud to say that I served my country and I am still married to a wonderful Airforce sergeant today, it's a good life honestly and we love the traveling!! I wouldn't discourage my daughters from joining, I'd be proud! Good luck, only you can make that descision for your life, do youre research on all the branches and make sure they give you the job you really want, even if you have to wait, dont let them talk you into doing something you'll hate!
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I feel very strongly and joined the Air Force in 2002.  This is a great country and this is a very important time in history.  There is nothing wrong with the reserves. I have friends in the Air force reserve and they do a lot for this country. Go for it and be proud.
811891
lol....what is it that you wanna know..I"m not a recruiter but I'm in the Air Force...
368483
YOU GO GIRL!!! The Air Force is by far the best choice. I joined in 94 and never regretted the discission for one second. In fact while I was serving, I had individuals from each branch say to me they wish they had gone Air Force. The Air Force has the best training (many other branches train with the Air Force) and they take care of their people better than any other branch. Of course, I'm bias because I love and miss the Air Force very much.
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I fully considered going to the academy.  It is a wonderfull school.  One of my best friends attends now, and he loves it.  It's hard to get into though.  Your going to have to work your butt off.  I'd say go for it if your thinking about it. From what I hear it's a lot of fun.  the web site helps a lot, it's www.usafa.edu.  they have a lot of programs, sports, choirs, tonz of fun stuff.            oh, and to the person who thinks that the military is stupid and you shouldn't go into it... you probably just couldn't handle it, just be gratefull that there are people out there who are protecting your ungratefull behind.
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I'm in the Air Force, but I dont understand your question.  What exactly are you asking?
1010967
Sure! Tell your recruiter that you want 7 female roommates, one for each day of the week (have him put it in you enlistment contract). Then tell him to have Willy Wonka pick up you and your happy little harum every day after your afternoon tea (Prior to your afternoon nap) in the Magic Bus for a trip to the chocolate factory. After you finish nuclear physisist school and graduate as a fleet enema... I mean, admiral, you can be assigned as the joy officer on the Good Ship Lollipop when it sets sail for the Land Of Oz, with ports of call in Xanadu and NeverNeverLand. It'll all work if you ingest a lot of illicit hallucinogenics, Peter Pan!
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it depends on what military. not all countries allow women to join.
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the only options forbidden to women in the Navy:\n\nFT(but there is a corresponding rate, FC, that is open to females.  FT is a Submarine only rating)\n\nSEaL, although all SEaL source rates are open to women. \nCombat  FMSS (HM for the marines in Combat, although you can be FMF and be attached to a Marine unit, just not as a field Corpsman)) \n\nYour only limiting factor is how well you do on the ASVAB, the ratings you qualify for, and the billets available to you.  Not all ships have gone Co-ed, yet and some are just too darn small to ever go Co-ed.
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I was in the Air Force and loved it.  If you're looking to get out into the wild and rough it a lot, then the AF isn't for you -- it's a bit more cushy.  But I had my share of field exercises as well, so it's not all easy.  I honestly can't think of any reasons NOT to join the AF, it was the smartest thing I ever did for myself.  But some other reasons to join any branch of the military would be the educational benefits, job training, early retirement (if you stay in long enough) and lifelong benefits, a sense of partriotism, job stability and the chance to travel/experience the world.  If you're already seriously considering joining, I don't think you'll be sorry if you do.  Good luck!