Should I get into politics after serving in the armed forces?
475773
If you think you have a chance to win go for it. Even if you don't win you will still be another voice against sending our soldiers without valid reasons.
280340
I am not in the army but have worked on bases overseas for many years. There are definite benefits for joining the armed forces like a steady job, no rent, ultilities, health care bills, etc. You can go overseas and have interesting life experiences. It could help you figure out what you want to do with you life and provide you future career and education options.\nHowever, I have seen many bad things about the army. It is a difficult life. Depending on the job, you could have extremely long hours. There is a lot of drinking, sleezing around and promiscous behavior in general. You may be assigned to a job that you don't want and have no choice in the matter. You could die.\n\nI would go back to college if I were you and try to find an area that interests you. Having a college degree opens up so many doors that will remain shut until you have the degree, even in the military. If you really want to go into the armed forces, I would recommend the air force over the army. The quality of life, general level of education of its members, and overall organization seems to be much higher on air force bases. I have lived on army, air force and naval installations. \n\nLet me know if I can be of further assistance.
583263
I agree with Michiru Kaioh. If you want to go into politics get your undergraduate degree in politicial science. If you want to set yourself up to lead a major corporation, get your undergrad in business administration. If you want to practice intellectual property and copyright law a business undergrad will also suffice. If you want to be an ambulance chaser and do accidents and divorces an english undergrad degree will be fine.
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
156807
I would say join the armed forces and find out, preferably in your own country.
1052281
Start getting in politics run for a local office first and them work your way up. Get a nice haircut and don't look like a doof. Also don't do anything dumb that will come out later.
866413
They all say that.  Yes you'd make it in the political arena.  Smile a lot.
789026
Don't join.  Every job from office clerk to mechanic can be sent to where the combat is.  Just because you aren't in an infantry unit doesn't mean the terrorists won't be trying to kill you.  Wearing the uniform isn't about looking good; it's about defending a way of life.  Don't feel bad if this is not for you.  There are other ways to be patriotic without fighting.  Just being a good citizen and not breaking the law shows that you want something better for your country.
634660
Join the army and see the navy.
432757
Join the military as an Engineer, your housing, children and future will be covered. You can be a map maker which is what my husband did. When you get deployed you are on the very back lines. I suggest you do two years of college and go as an officer, I highly recommend air force. You can start as a poliot and change careers while you're in. \n\nDefinately look into it. Not everyone in the military sees combat. The benefits are out of this world, especially in today's ecom.
71693
If you are interested in a military career, get a BA degree first.  It will save you years in the grunt ranks as you can go directly to Officer Training School.
518537
I agree, with a collage degree you can go as far as you want. Getting out of the service, after four to six years as a gunner or riflemen. There's only one place for those men to go and that's the police force. i know there's allot more training in the military and jobs, But this puts you in charge of your own fate and give yourself a chance to live that life.\n\nFor any young adult out there, please take note of whats being said here. Go to collage and give yourself a chance to reach the potential you dream of.\n\nTake Care
628059
Depends on your age. If your under the age limit, then yes. That is if your talking Active duty. The best way is to talk to a Recruiter. If your talking National Guard or Reserves then you should have a good chance joining. You may have to go through basic again, that is if your considering Active Duty. Again, if your talking National Guard or Reserves, your previous basic training would probably be waived.
46051
If you want to join the military just to relax in some "safe-haven" area, then don't waste your time. All military personnel are subject to being in a war. You are probably one of those idiots that join the weekend warriors for the benefits and then, when it is time to do your job you are paid for, you wimp out. Do everyone, including yourself, a favor. Do NOT re-enlist...get the hell out...military don't want you anyway with this attitude...also, learn to spell...
787533
well first off, I am in the USAF and i am stationed in Ramstein, Germany. We are the port between the middle east and the states. All the wounded soldiers come through our hospital before they are sent back to their home bases.\n\nI am not into the whole Republican and Democrat stuff...i don't claim a side. I just want a president who will take care of this country like it is supposed to be and use common sense in the process. I have been in the military for two years and i have not been deployed yet. I was set to deploy next year but I am now pregnant, so that is now on hold until i leave here. There is no definitely answer to if you will deploy or not. It is one of the requirements for when you sign up. All of my coworkers came back alive and well and they were deployed to the middle east. We do our 4 months and then we come home.\n\nNow, it also depends on what branch you go into...most likely if you join the Army or Marines, you are shippin out to the middle east and may be gone for a year or more...all branches deploy but each one has a different priority in the war and the mission is different with each one. \n\ni joined for the benefits and in exchange they are asking for you life...it sucks but the decision is yours. i like the military and when the time comes, i will get deployed, do my job and come home.\n\nLet me know if you need anymore help.
686996
I think all young men should sometime or another go into the military but right now is not a good time. Both my son's are in ( one in the Marines and the other Army ) My son that is in the Marines loves it very much but he was sent to Iraq and came back hurt and he still wants to stay in. So I think it depends on the person and how that person feels but please don't join for the wrong reasons !!! And Michael joining the military is NOT just to fight wars. It's all about loving your country and wanting to serve it.
168026
For joining the military, I would suggest running and working on strength training.