What do you think of women going into airforce/ military?
597758
I have worked for the air force for 16 years.  I have seen Female officers and enlisted.  I don't think you have anything to worry about and it can be a great career or experience.
1031006
my husband is in the Air Force for that and he really likes the Air Force because we stay put, we don't have to leave all the time we stay on a base we don't go off on a boat all the time (which my daughter and I could not go anyway) and the Air Force is better for families anyway. There is also more kinds of planes to work on as well there are the fighters and the heavies(cargo) then there are the Intel planes so there I think are allot more options, but I am not sure about the Navy.
737282
Your right with this, they seem to be concubines to the troops, but so were the Wac's and the Waves of WWII. Most of the women don't seam to mind with their lack of intelligence though. John Kerry really nailed this topic didn't he?
236705
The military is great for some people, and totally disasterous for others. If you have a problem with authority, and get into trouble at every chance you get, the military is not for you. You need to be able to follow the rules, and if you can't it will not be a good experience.\nI joined the Air Force right after HS, and I am deployed to Iraq right now. In my personal opinion, the Air Force is the best route to take, period. The other military branches get treated like crap, and many people usually try to switch to the Air Force. It is very rare to meet someone who left the Air Force for another branch.\nHowever, this choice MUST be made by you. Talk to ALL the recruiters, not just one branch. Then research them online yourself to verify everything that they told you.\nThe military isn't for everyone, but it will be a great expericence if you get a good job, and take advantage of all the opportunities that are out there.\nIf you have any further questions, feel free to email me: mfred987  at yahoo.
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.
694734
If it came down to it and we were in a full out war to save our nation then Yes I'd serve.  I come from a military family and would be very proud!  Women should serve but not be in the front lines...personal opinion.  I think women are capable but shouldn't be on the front lines and I have many reasons.
400428
I think the Air Force would give the best options for education and learning...without the potential for infantry and front line combat issues.
848181
I dont mean to seem like a sexist as*hole, but ive heard women cant be deployed on the front lines, so that might soften up the fighting that you have to do if it is true. BUT my uncle had the same problem, hes in the army reserve, i dont know the exact details (ie platoon and what not) but he told his company commander and they just put him in a special course to be a cook. and he went to Iraq and stayed on base as a cook. I dont know if that helps but its worth passing on.
747598
Yes they do. Women have as much right to serve their country as men do. I've worked in all male units too and enjoyed it but I've also worked in mixed units and enjoyed that also. Sounds, like you and your men have a problem and its not women. If women can work with men but men can't work with women.... who really has the problem. I've seen a lot of female soldiers who easily pulled their weight. Maybe Army females are just better than Navy females? I've watched female soldiers in combat and they are just a brave as the male soldiers. When rounds are incoming who cares about PC. I guess you navy guys have a lot more time to think about it than the Army.
484675
I am a FORMER Marine. The physical fitness regs are not the same as for male recruits. The USMC does recognize that there are REAL differences in physiology in males and females and cannot expect the same results to the same physical tasks. If the Corps sees this, I know the USAF does.Don't fret, Mom, they'll get her up to speed.
611251
Not a whole lot of them out there, but at one point (2003)the USAF had 46 female fighter pilots.  Pakistan is another country that is relying on female fighter pilots.
842460
well my husband has been in for 4 years and loves it! (he's 22) he's been all over the world, Malaysia, russia, turkey, afganistan, kergistan, guam, diego garcia, thailand, hawaii, the longest he's been deployed was for 4 months, if your single and in the Air Force your gonna have a GREAT time, my husband might have to go to iraq but stays on base, he's a mechanic for the C-17's (huge plane) he loves it (he's really good with that kind of stuff) but when you sign up just make sure YOU pick your job DON't let the Air Force pick it for you and make sure its written in your contract, lets say you wanted to be a nurse so you tell the recruiter you want to work in a hospital well you have to remember that even hospitals need janitors and you could be one for 4 years, just make sure you specific with your job, my husband is going to school too for computer engineering and the Air Force pays for everything but his books (not a bad deal) if you want to travel all over the world be a flying crew chief, you'll go everywhere! my husband is taking classes to be one now and will be making a ton of money while he flies! (thats why many guys and girls do it) we live in Charleston SC and haven't been stationed anywhere else yet (by choice) we will move in a couple of years out of country just for the experience! good luck!
8484
We had two airmen who left during basic from my flight for being gay.  Typically, the Air Force has so little invested in you at that stage of your career that it makes no sense for them to do anything other than give you an administrative discharge and send you on your way.  You could also simply fail the physical requirements, or a number of other tests they give you.  "Failure to adapt to military life" is a valid reason for discharge as well.
388031
I am prior Air Force and it was the best thing I ever did. I work along side people from other braches who would say to me they wish they had joined the Air Force. You get excellent training, you meet some of the best people, and unlike other branches, the Air Force really takes care of their people. Make sure you sign up for the G.I. Bill.
562943
women on the frontlines should be as a last resort. It is very difficult for many men to concentrate when women are around and our "protect the woman" program runs in our brain, which could cause some fatal errors in judgement and this is not the womens fault, it is just human nature.Support roles are very important because a current army can not win for very long without the support troops.
716074
Very few people actually become pilots. I have a friend of mine who joined the Air- force as flying officer but never given chance to even sit in a fighter plane. So please do the necessary research before joining it. This is my personal opinion.
410170
Since your user name is "Claire" I bet you are a woman. There are flight scholarships for females to help pay for training. \n\nI suggest checking into the "International Organization of Women Pilots", aka the "Ninety-Nines", student pilot scholarship here- http://www.ninety-nines.org/aemsf.html\n\nAdditionally, Women in Aviation International offers flight scholasrships. Get more at their site http://www.wai.org