i am in a dilemma. i can't make up my mind whether I should join the airforce or not.?
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My recommendation would be this.  Go to each of the armed services recruiters and talk with them.  Before you go, write down exactly what it is you want from the military, i.e. job, benefits, etc.  Second, take someone with you, preferably someone older than you like a parent, grandparent or aunt/uncle.  Tell that person you do not want to make a decision right now, you want to find out as much as you can, before you make a decision.  Ask that person to intercede if the recruiter starts pushing you towards making a decision.\n\nRecruiters are taught methods and questions to use that will get you thinking along their lines.  I know I worked with them before and saw/used many of them.  Once you have all of your questions answered, leave.  Thank the person for their time and leave.  Do not make a decision until you have talked to each of the four branches.
479370
The higher the better.  Air Force is very competitive.  Also, your ASVAB score will determine which MOS (jobs) you will or won't qualify for. You only get a couple shots at the ASVAB, so study your brains out!
606629
sounds like you are confused. think this out better then decide
668825
kucitizenx....you're a fool. I guess you just forgot what yesterday was all about already didn't you? Amazing that people have given their lives, given the ultimate sacrifice so people like you can remain free....and IGNORANT....\n\nYou don't have to like Bush or his policies, but when you start making baseless remarks about servicemen and women, you're wayyyyy out of line.\n\nAnd to answer the question "Is The Air Force The Right Thing For Me?" That's a tough one because I don't know your situation or you options, but I spent 15 years in military service and I got a great deal out of it including the GI bill which paid for me to go to school. I graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in '98.\n\nBut of the 4 branches, the Air Force is probably the "easiest" physically and generally has the least risk in combat situations unless you're a pilot...
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Please don't. \n\nIn the Air Force you can sign up for 2 years instead of the normal 4 years. \n\nIf you go AWOL, oh you'll be sorry!! That stays on your record for the rest of your life and it may determine whether you get a good job or a sloppy one. Trust me, my Dad went AWOL in the Navy and it hurt him
725114
Read a book called "What colour is your parachute?"\nIt guides you towards making these kinds of decisions.
143320
make a decision... u have to choose one or loosing both...
83675
I was in the Air Force for 10 years, and it's an experience I wouldn't trade for anything. I only did 10 because I wanted to experience other things while I was still young enough, but I had so much fun while enlisted.\n\nFirst off...you REALLY need to decide if the military is right for you. The rules are quite strict, and you just don't have the freedoms you do as a civilian. You also have to adhere to many rules...some of which will get you blacklisted for a long time (trust me on this!!).\n\nBasic training is no cake-walk either. While nowhere near as bad as what the other branches of the service go through, it is still something to be taken seriously. Can you handle being yelled at for anything by someone who is literally standing nose-to-nose with you?\n\nBut once you get past that (6 weeks when I did it, but I think it's a couple of weeks longer now), the fun part starts. After tech school (where you'll be trained for your job), you'll be able to go anywhere. I have been all over the world, and I had a blast. Where else can you travel like that and still get paid for it? I have been to Iceland (not as bad as it sounds), Italy, Germany, Bosnia (volunteered for that one), Greece, and all over the US..including a tour at the Pentagon. I gotta tell you, that was an interesting assignment.\n\nThe best advice I can give is to find someone who has been in, and ask him or her everything you want to know. Don't talk to a recruiter, since it's their job to hook you in. Get some straight answers before you make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Also think about what's going on the world today, and ask yourself if you are ready to tackle that kind of situation.\n\nGood luck in all your future endeavors.
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well brother, joining the army is a big deal. i myself joined the military but decided to go the navy route because they focus mostly on school, a career, and family. i met several army and marine hopefuls at MEPS. these kids (that's right KIDS) thought they were invincible. they couldn't wait to serve their country and blow sh*t up! has the thought of going to iraq crossed my mind, totally. but i have faith i will see the other end and take what i have learned from my future experience. if you have researched enough about that branch and you're confident that is your path, go for it.
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You are controlling your life.  Deciding to go with the flow is your own decision. Even doing nothing about a situation is making a decision (to do nothing).  Don't be so hard with yourself.  I was well over 30 before I decided what I wanted to do.  Stick it out if you can.  At least with that subject you will learn alot about yourself (and therefore others).  If you can't stick it out then leave, and when you do learn what it is that makes your heart sing - go for it, get the qualification then - like I did.\nGood luck
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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.
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i think u should follow your heart, but at the same timeb considerate of others mayb find within y u joined in the first place, then if that doesnt work just find what u really need to do. U can stay to support "the team" or you can leave because u no longer want to b a part of it. Just go wit ur gut.
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I feel very strongly and joined the Air Force in 2002.  This is a great country and this is a very important time in history.  There is nothing wrong with the reserves. I have friends in the Air force reserve and they do a lot for this country. Go for it and be proud.
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Yes, it does depend on your job(afsc), but there are many opportunities to travel.  I am in the Air Force and do enjoy it.   I would join the Air Force, because you are not stuck on a ship for over six months, seasickness, and if you are a straight male the Air Force does have more women serving.  The Air Force gets better funding than the other branches, we have better bases, better medical facilities, etc. If you are to join and looking to travel, ask the recruiter what jobs can you travel a lot with...GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
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If you have the desire to go into the military, do plenty of research first.  It is a great life with amazing benefits and opportunities.  I'm assuming that since you posted this in the religioous section you are worried about "murder."  (sorry if the assumtion is wrong) I found this to be very informative and loaded with biblical  references\nhttp://www.gotquestions.org/military-Christian.html\nGood luck with your decision.\nFeel free to e-mail me or IM me on AIM at smeagolyduck13 if you would like to discuss your decision
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Go talk to a reqruiter.  But first of all you need to decide how you would like to serve your country.  There is a very big difference between joining the Marines and the Air Force.  In the Corp. be ready to be one hard charging GUNG HO MO FO.  lol.  The Air Force is 300 times more laid back and much easier duty.  So it really depends on your personality and just how much of a bad ass you want to be.
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That is certainly a decision that you and your family need to do some serious thinking about.  My husband, and I were also in the military, so I know how hard it can be when you are deployed.\n\nDo you know what you will do when you get out?\nWill you have to serve another tour over in Iraq?  How long will it be?\nWould you like to make a career out of the military?\nThere is a lot more information that I would need to know, and how you feel about them, before I feel like I could give any amount of decent advice on it.\n\nThank you for your service to our country!