What is better? The Army? The Marines? The Navy? Or the Air Force? Why?
408092
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
576163
Joining the Air Force was the best thing I ever did for myself -- I loved it.  The Air Force is one of the more "intellectual" branches of the military (no offense to the others).  It's just a lot more cushy, but that's not everyone's thing.  If you want to sleep out in the wild during your field exercises, go Army or Marines.  If you want to stay in a nice hotel-like room during your deployments (complete with maid service) then the AF is for you (my brother was in the Army while I was in the AF, and he just hated the unequal treatment, but the mission is just different for the various branches so the lifestyle is as well).  Bit it wasn't all peachy keen when I was in, we had our field exercises and mock-wartime scenarios to contend with, too, but for the most part it wasn't all that tough.  I'm not opposed to doing my part when wartime arises, but the reality is that the Air Force is probably a safer branch of the military when that arises.  I just can't say enough good things about it, the opportunities are so great and I think everyone would be better off having experienced any military service, not just the Air Force.
872072
the air force is the best trained.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhahahaha just kidding
227509
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard
510197
Duh, the Navy.  The F-14 (now decompt) pilots were considered the best of the best.  Now we (the Navy) have the F18 E/Fs which are pretty bad A**.  I think we could spank them.
82486
Of the four branches, each has good and bad qualities\n\nMarines - not the smartest branch, and most go to combat.  If you want to see combat then the Marines is the way to go.\n\nAir Force - lazy and well paid.  These guys get good duty stations, dont work hard and get paid well.  They dont promote fast so thats the downside.\n\nArmy - really big, goes to combat, but I would say they are the worst of all.  Poor leadership and terrible living conditions. \n\nNavy - Go on ships, but you see the world.  Many other duty stations all over the world.  If you really want to travel then this is the best.  Advancement is not too hard, and pay is alright.  Going special forces in the Navy is the smartest choice.  Extra pay, combat and you will be the celebrity of the navy.  \n\nId say the Navy is the best brach, if you want to be lazy and paid well but not advance fast then Airforce (chair force) is the way to go.
546633
it isn't down.  Air Force and Navy are overmanned and are looking to trim their ranks.  Army and Marines are meeting their overall goals, although there are certain areas where they still need manpower.
240062
Yes there are many benefits to joining the armed services and the Air Force is by far the best of the bunch ( that is if you can get in, they are very selective) If I had known about all of the VA benefits (money for school, Home loans etc) before having a child I would have joined
376138
I think it is literally drilled into their head that their particular branch of the armed forces is better than the rest.  My father thought that the Navy was the best as he was in there for 10 years.  He left the Navy and went into the Air Force for 11 years and during that time the Air Force was the best.  I think it's just the military mentality.  But to me all of the branches of the military are great and the men and women who are in them serviing our country are even better!!\n\nBy the way, thank your husband for me for serving in the Marines and protecting our country!  And a big thanks to you for being by his side!! :o)
89527
Air Farce has better training opportunities, but if you're hard-headed and need a kick in the butt to get motivated you need the Marines. I'm Navy, wish I were AF.
544748
I served during the Viet Nam era, in the Army, also I am a guy so things can be a little different for women. If I was a woman,  I would pick the Air Force. The Navy can be quite confining and in the Air Force when you go on 'leave' it is allot easier to 'take-off' from where you work. The one big factor about military service you have potentially at your finger tips, schooling and education learning you can use almost endlessly.
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.
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.
61459
My dear lady, the Army is the largest branch of the military. But bigger is not always better. \nRemeber Army stands for AINT READY for MARINES YET!!!!!\n\nHOORAH!!!!!\nUSMC 4 LIFE
833219
Marines still have some pride and they have an airwing. \nThey are tough but its worth it.\nGo Marines!
755705
If you're thinking of joining, I'd seriously recommend the Air Force. There's less deployments, better bases, and longer assignments. The Navy will promote more quickly as a rule, but not a guarantee. In the Navy, you can be assured a minimum of 6 months deployment every 2 years. The worst to be expected in the Air Force is 1 year in Korea.
1144686
depends what you want to do.  the marines are the toughest guys in the military.  they are killing machines.  they are trained for combat and they aren't given as much equipment.\n\nthe navy is a more technical endeavor.  you will be trained in electronics maybe, or working decks or some such, depending on your post.  but the training and the job won't be as physically demanding.