would it be a good idea to join the army national guard just to go to collage?
611011
If it is good for your morales and you don't mind doing the service, then it is a good idea, but if you're doing it just to get college money you'll probably have a tough time there and maybe you should raise money some other way.
1116344
It sounds to me like you have already made up your mind to Serve... Being in the Army Reserves myself, I think there are a few things you should know. \n\nFirst and foremost joining the Reserves does not guarantee that your college debt will be payed off. The fine print of the contract states the Army will pay IF there is the money to pay with.  That means you may not see  anything payed towards your debt and I have seen this happen to a few people especially with this Iraq thing going on.\n\nSecond, depending on what your degree is in, it would benefit you more to go into the Airforce as Active duty. The Airforce is a fraction of the size of the Army so they are able to spend more money per person. This translates into better benefits and better quality living quarters, food service and education. I don't know if it would be better to join before getting your degree, you may want to talk to others who are in the Airforce.\n\nThird, I found my experience in training to be challenging and very valuable but I believe you will benefit just as much no matter which branch you choose. \n\nAs an end note the benefits received by active and former military are being reduced all the time. There is no guarantee a benefit you signed up for will be there so do not make this important life altering decision based on promised benefits. The conflict in Iraq is going to be there when you are done getting your Degree and I have never heard someone say they regretted getting a Degree but I have heard them regret NOT getting the Degree.
332862
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.
441452
personal opinion?  couldn't find any web statistics so, here's just what I would think.....\nif you have the option to do so, I'd go to college premilitary.\nin case you haven't noticed, there is a very vicious war going on & God knows when we will EVER get out.  Once you are deployed, you could experience things in war that will haunt you/distract you the rest of your life hindering your ability to concentrate & learn.\nIt may even destroy your motivation to go to college...if it was peacetime with no chance of war, i would say go for it, pick up the experience & training the military has to provide, but in the present/ongoing world climate, go on to college first....besides once you get your bachelor's degree, you can enlist & go into officer's training & commission in as an officer with all the ammenities attached.  good luck in your decision
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....
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In the Army National Guard / Reserve, yes.\n\nYou can enlist up to one year before you go to basic training and you will still be paid for drill.\n\nI joined after my march birthday (when I turned 17) I drilled that month (and got paid) and every month after until I went to Basic Training in June.\n\nAfter 5 years in the Guard I liked it so much I went active and have been doing it for 5 years now as well.
729465
If you can go home for 6 months I highly recommend it .the army will move you from there ,but NOT TO THERE.Save all the money you can and keep any problems and distractions to a minimum,If you parents home is near a Fort you can and should get your ID cards ASAP and learn about army finance and ARMY COMUNITY SERVICE -they have wives and counsolers to advise and support you-you will both be fine - YOU BELONG TO THE ARMY FAMILY NOW!-lol
356135
Well it depends, National Guard is only one weekend a month, 2 weeks in the summer while Marines is full tiem. If you already have a good job or are going to school then National Guard might be the way. If you're looking for full time work, healkth insurance, a place to live etc then Marines might be a better choice. This is the first time I've seen a question like this, usually its Army or Navy or Marines which is better etc? When comparing branches its a harder decision becuase they all offer the same benefits, but a choice between National Guard and active duty is pretty clear cut or should be. Oh also be aware that National Guard isn't as good about college tuition reimbursement as they make themselves out to be. I enlisted National Guard after I got out of the Army on the understanding that they would pay my college tuition and because of deadlines and paperwork snafus I ended up getting nothing as did 90% of the people in my unit.
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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
949665
Jerry G said\n"Don't think so......if you really want to go to college there are grants and student loans. As for the military, that is an individuals choice if they want to join. As for being sodomized by Arabs....get real and wise up. "\n\nand there are grants and loans if you fill out a FAFSA. If you can get into Yale then you must be smart enough to find some scholarships that are based on merit and need. also a good place for private loans is Sallie Mae
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If you can get in the Air Force then do it. The Army and Marines are more for the stronger American and the Air Force is for the smarter American. I am not saying that people in the Army and Marines are dumb because they are not at all. The mental strains of combat are some of the toughest a human can endure. \n\nNo offense please to any member of the military, I was in the so called National Guard and it was full of meat heads. Do not join the national guard  it was full of men who thought they were the toughest men on the planet but they didn't have the guts to join the real Army.  When that was over my thoughts towards the military were jaded. \n\nIf you are serious about this than the Air Force is the way to go,  You would be alot more comfortable in the Air Force than you would the Army.  The Army and Marines do more field work. \n\nI wouldn't even think about the Navy unless you are sick of looking at land and don't mind being out in the middle of the ocean for months at a time.
852203
I'm in the army and have been around all the branches. If u like good clean living then go air force or Navy. I suggest though if u  r going to be an officer go army or marine. The air force has a huge respect issue and like u already experienced that buddy system is even worse when u join the air force. Army is probably the best for u if u want to be Intel (linguist). Also the army and marine...especially marine r tight knit groups for the part and the thing about the those two branches is u will laugh and cry and experience life with not just u but u will have 15 20 people around going though the same thing u r...it is truly a brotherhood...or if u have issue with that then a family and if u do go airforce
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Joining the national guard is a great decision.  I joined the army (active duty) about three years ago and am very happy with my choice.   I am a much better person both personally and professionally for it.  Some of the most challenges times of personal moral change have been in the army.\n\nNow for the national guard vs. the reserve or active duty their are many pros and cons.  While he will get to stay at home for a good part of the time and live an otherwise normal life, the guard and reserve actually have a higher chance of deploying than active duty soldiers.  Now, I really do not think deploying is a bad thing.  It will make your fiance a better soldier, leader and will give him a chance to save up some money.  \n\nAnother downside of the guard is that promotion is slower.  Becuase of how the guard is structured and because of its size they need less people to get promoted every month than the regular army does.  If he joined the Army Reserve or went active duty, he would get promoted faster.\n\nAnother downside of the national guard is the quality of equipment and training.  Though this is changing because they are doing so many deployments, the budgets for equipment and training are sometimes smaller than they would be for the reserve or for active duty soldiers.  If you want to go the citizen/soldier route, I would reccomend going into the reserve rather than the guard because they will generally have a little more money for training and equipment.  Yet this does not mean that the national guard is a low quality organization at all.  It is a group of high quality nco's and officers.\n\nGood luck to him whatever his choice.
897554
I think it is an excellent idea.  Immediately after High School, if you're not registered in College,  you go military for 2 years, minimum.  Every one I know, including myself, who went military right out of High School, or College, turned out to be a much better person for it.  They found respect and discipline.
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If you have the desire, then you have what it takes.  Don't be scared by the taking orders because you'll learn that you have a choice.  You'll pick up on what's involved in advancement and how you can move through the ranks and get ahead of those who may actually be lame.  I'm not talking about moving up the ranks by doing indecent acts, but just applying yourself and displaying the army values, Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal courage.  If you incorporate these values, you'll be ahead of the game and you'll do fine.  Excel in every aspect that you can, score a 300 or above on the physical fitness test, achieve an expert marksman badge, complete correspondence courses and take college courses.  About an earlier comment, tuition reimbursment isn't a bonus, the military already pays 100% of your tuition while you're on active duty.  You just have to pay  for the books.  So take advantage of that program.  \n\nThe military isn't about taking orders.  It's about working as a team to accomplish your mission.  It's about following the instructions and guidance from your leaders.  Yes, you'll have some very bad leaders and at that point, you can stand up and suggest alternatives and work the chain of command to your advantage.  There are the proper ways to do things and then there's the defiant way to do things, which will only land you in trouble and eventually out the door.\n\nOh, it's a two mile run by the way.  See if a recruiter could give you a APFT card and check the score chart.  Work on reaching the max amount of push ups, sit ups and two mile run.  This will help in the long run, for a promotion to E-5.  I earned E-5 in less than three years and was barely 21 when I was leading soldiers.
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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.
1006498
definitely don't enroll in collage......... save your money for weed.  It's gonna be expensive.