Air Force, Navy, or Coast Guard?
921296
Air Force or Navy...Join get a good job...DO NOT go in "open"get a guaranteed job before you enlist...do your 4 years and get out.
501020
Join the Air Force, they are well-known for their outstanding educational opportunities, good reputation, living facilities, and chow halls.  It's the same as going to a regular civilian job, only you put on a uniform.  The other branches send their enlisted out to the fight, but the Air Force sends it's officers... remember that when you join the Air Force as an enlisted Airman ;) lol!\n\nAll of the branches are great because they all have different missions.  Each one brings something to the table that the others don't or can't... hence, their missions --> Marines/Navy sea experts, Army ground experts, Air Force air experts, Coast Guard coastal experts... pick what mission you would want to be a part of and then go from there.\n\nPick what is called a "critical career field".  A critical career field doesn't have the number of personnel that military branch would like, so they make it highly attractive by adding things like enlistment bonuses... even re-enlistment bonuses.  \n\nAnd DON'T let the recruiter talk you into a career field that will make you unhappy and won't bring you any opportunities on the outside as a civilian.  \n\nThink about what kind of skills that you want to build that will assist you in the career that you want outside of the military.\n\nhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos249.htm\nhttp://www.af.mil/\nhttp://www.military.com
436050
...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...
872072
the air force is the best trained.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhahahaha just kidding
775266
You got that right... But the other units aren't NAVSOC...  although they do the same stuff...  Check out SWCC (the boat guys), or EOD (the bang guys), they do such special stuff the Navy just gave each thier own Rating!
118167
Speaking from personal experience and pride.  I would say the Marine Corps is the way to go.  Something my friends and I noticed while I was in; if you ask a soldier what he does, he will tell you "I am in the Army." Navy? "I am in the Navy." Air Force? "I am in the Air Force." But if you ask a Marine what he does, he/she will tell you "I am a Marine!"  That is something no one else in the world can say.  For 230 years the Marine Corps has been monkey stomping anyone that needs it.  There has never been a mutiny in the Marine Corps.  Hence the motto "Semper Fidelis." Which means "Always Faithful."  It applies to more than that also. It applies to the fact that, if we can help it, we never leave a man on the battlefield.  Wounded or dead.  We take care of our own.  From experience with other branches of service they learn a little about their service history.  Marines learn everything about their service history.  It is no longer the history of the Marine Corps, it is MY history as well. I was a Sergeant. I was leader of Marines.  That is one of the greatest feelings in the world.  Almost as good as the day I stood on top of "The Reaper," and my Senior Drill Instructor put that Eagle,Globe, and Anchor in my hand, and told me(this by the way was the first time in the entire 13 weeks of boot camp that any Marine is addressed as Marine, only when their training is complete are you a Marine.) "Congratulations Marine. Welcome to the Corps."  Marines have pride in their service in part because of our history, and also because we had to earn the title Marine.  We had to earn the right to be called Marine.  Everyone else is a soldier, sailor, or airman as soon as they get to basic training.  Not Marines. I was every derogatory term except.  I certainly wasn't a human being. But then it was all worth it.  Marines are the first to fight.  Whatever you think your chances of going to Iraq or Afghanistan are...double it.  I'm not trying to Scare you away, but every Marine is a rifleman. Our pilots learn learn infantry combat tactics.  Oh by the way the whole Navy pilots are the best thing. Only the top 10% of Naval Flight School, are allowed to be Marine pilots.  Someone had mentioned the Navy SEALs.  You can be a Navy SEAL even if you are a Marine.  The SEALs are Special Forces and thus are open for anyone in the Armed Services to try.  But why do that, the Corps just started its own Special Forces program.  I would have retired if I could have.  Anyway I say go Marine.
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.
661426
The US Air Force was the first service to get better pay, better housing and better everything for its members. You can't go wrong with the USAF. Had considered it myself when I was 17, but I wanted to be a US Army Ranger. Now, more than 18 years later, I am still here. Now I am a First Sergeant for an armor company of M1A2 SEP Main Battle Tanks.\n Good Luck with your choice. Talk to a recruiter or check out www.af.mil
568247
(i am assuming you are from the United States)  depends on what you are skilled in and what you are interested in.  the military will look at your strengths and weaknesses and train you for what you're good for.  If you are extremely intelligent don't be surprised if you get a desk job.  in the army or marines you'll probably become a foot soldier or a tank operator or something, but you may also be trained in helicopter flight.  the Airforce will likely have you as a aircraft mechanic but there is a small chance of becoming a pilot (less than 7% in the Airforce fly, i think).  If you want to join the military but want to be safe as possible, join the Navy.  those ships we got are pretty safe considering all the wars the US is in is with terrorists in mountains, not against countries with a well developed Navy.  these are just suggestions of things to look into.  basically just go into whatever branch that can help you build your strengths.  sorry for the lengthy post.
1181000
If you're looking for a better chance of advancing and more choices of jobs. Army. \n\nIf you're anting to learn how to fight and truly defend yourself and you're not worried about advancing really far. Marines.
577113
It all depends on what you are interested in doing.  Each branch of the US military has it's ups and downs.\n\nUS Marines - are tough but well respected.\nUS Army - fast promotions but some of their living conditions on the installations need work.\nUS Navy - lots of interesting ports to visit but spend lots of time at sea away from family.\n\nUS Air Force - good balance of promotions, work environment and base support services.  Housing for the AF is for the most part good.
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.
1143028
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.
1131466
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.
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.
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.
1089723
Air Force.  It's more cool and you're not out to sea for months.