which military  branch is better?
610444
The Marine Corps\n\nFirst to Fight, last to leave, the Marine Corps has the honor of being the premiere fighting force.  Marines pride themselves on Espirit de Corps - the Spirit of the Corps, and honor their traditions and history beyond any other branch of the military. The Marines were born November 10, 1775 in Tun Tavern in Philadelphia.  (Figures we'd be born in a bar)  \n\nMarines are hard fighters, hard drinkers, earning the name 'Teufel Hunden' or Devil Dogs from the Germans during the Battle of Baleau Woods during WWII.   Marines are also called 'Leathernecks' from the strip of leather worn across the throat during colonial times, to protect their throats from sabers.  The red stripes on the sides of trousers worn by NCO's (non-commission officers) are called 'Blood stripes' in honor of the blood shed by other Marines.\n\nAnd how do I know the Marines are the best?  Any Marine could recite to you everything I just wrote!\n\nSemper Fi!
755210
Joining as a medical assistant is probably one of the better branches to join although qualifications and job are not really comparable to a nurse or paramedic. The first year or so in training is nothing like serving with the fleet so if you join dont expect to see much of the real navy until you get on a ship. If you can stand it its a great experience and you will get to do and see things that you would never get a chance to do otherwise.
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.
995671
I think that every service has a specific purpose.  The Marines are definitely better than any other service when it comes to their role in the DOD.  Marines are a modular forces, they can secure coastlines and a few miles inland, however they are limited when it comes to a long stay.  The Army is huge and has a large logistical tail, the Army can sustain itself for long periods of time. \n\nNavy and Air Force are movers and lifeline support.  Without them the Marines and Army cannot function.
706135
I was an Air Force guy but I think of the Marines as more of an offensive group while the army is more of a defender. If you plan on joining, the Navy offers the most money for college (MGIB and kickers) and the Air Force has an accredited college that you actually earn credits while in that transfer. The marines and army see the most action but I would only choose them if that's what your into. Navy and AF offer more for the future to me.
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.
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You have more opportunities in the Army reserves, but if you ask any one, the Air Force treats their soldiers the best/ closest to civilian. Not only that, but as mentioned above, Army reservists are more likely to be over seas at the current time... Although I have heard rumors of a coming shift from Army to AF and Navy. But honestly I would say it would depend on your MOS preference and if you want an Army style life or an AF style life. Fixed wing aviation related careers, go AF. Rotary or infantry related, go Army. The Army also has more bases from which the guard can opperate than the AF, giving more flexibility for location. Sorry, probably more than you wanted, long story short, it depends. In my opinion, I say AF all the way.
244319
After almost 20 years of service between 3 separate branches of the military I can tell you the pros and cons are as different as night and day. In many cases they can be the same thing. Travel for instance  Pro- You get to go to places where most people will never get to visit. Con - You might be visiting with the intentions of having to fight, kill or be killed. That is just one area to look into. There are others, but my suggestion is look inside yourself and see if you really have the desire to SERVE your fellow countrymen or are you just doing it for the "benefits". If its for the paycheck or the schooling or other benefits you Will be miserable most of the time. If you are here to try and "make a difference", All I can say is GO FOR IT! The worse that can happen is you quit or die. Everyone dies, but not everyone truly lives. Take a chance!
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First of all, Navy and Air Force are now training for Combat Duties beginning in Basic Training. Air Force and Navy now have to provide their own security convoy patrols in Iraq and provide security for the Army and Navy often. \n\nThough less Navy and Air Force have died there, percentage wise, they have more fatalities than the Army. Also, because the Air Force is the smallest branch, they are being deployed more rapidly to handle an ever increasing mission load. Therefore, with the newest changes in Iraq, Air Force and Navy are more likely to end up in Iraq. Just as the Army Reserves and National Guards are most likely to deploy (80%). Active Army are lessing the deployments, allowing the Air Force and Navy to conduct the rebuilding of Iraq, and prepare for the next war. The Marines have the highest casualty rate of all.\n\nThe Army also allows EVERYONE to choose their job, the Air Force and Navy may be considered more technical, but based on the percentage of people that get open contracts (60% of Air Force enlistees are open contract-no job guarantee and 83% of those in the Navy have a guaranteed job OR field). Hotel Management or Laundry are so high tech, aren't they. If selected for something like that, you are stuck with it for 3-6 years.\n\nThe choice is yours. The safest place in Iraq, in a tank. If you are scared to go, then don't enlist. We don't need a weak link running at the first sign of having to do your job. If you want to do your part and make a difference in the lives of those in Iraq, enlist now.
775661
Go CQB or milsim\n\nBefore you go airsofting you might want to get better guns
408772
Air Force, it's the easiest. More like a corporation, but still military.
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???
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.
505850
The National Guard, regardless of branch or state, all have the same benefits.  The "best" benefits come from living in a state that you have chosen to call home.
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.
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...I'd say it depends on what job you want accomplished.  If you want things broken and large numbers of people killed, you send in the Marines.  If you need someone taken out quietly, the SEALS may be your choice.  If you have a hostage situation and need the badguys whacked, Delta Force may be the best option.  They're all good at what they do...
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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.