Hi all,
If you could join a branch of the military which one would it be?
I'm particularly interested to hear from those who have been in - if you'd try a different branch or MOS, or do the same thing again!
In my case, I would LOVE to join the USAF but they require Permanent Residency with no conditions - so I'm going in another branch first and then apply for USAF Officer, as enlisted-enlisted transfers are VERY difficult, but enlisted-officer are a lot easier.
Full Version: Which Branch of the Military would you join?
QUOTE(FutureAmerican @ Apr 8 2008, 03:00 PM) 
Hi all,
If you could join a branch of the military which one would it be?
I'm particularly interested to hear from those who have been in - if you'd try a different branch or MOS, or do the same thing again!
In my case, I would LOVE to join the USAF but they require Permanent Residency with no conditions - so I'm going in another branch first and then apply for USAF Officer, as enlisted-enlisted transfers are VERY difficult, but enlisted-officer are a lot easier.
If you could join a branch of the military which one would it be?
I'm particularly interested to hear from those who have been in - if you'd try a different branch or MOS, or do the same thing again!
In my case, I would LOVE to join the USAF but they require Permanent Residency with no conditions - so I'm going in another branch first and then apply for USAF Officer, as enlisted-enlisted transfers are VERY difficult, but enlisted-officer are a lot easier.
Marines.......obviously. I retired from the Corps......
I had various MOS's while in the Corps, Supply Warehousemen (3051), Supply Administration (3043), Water Safety & Survival Instructor (8563), Primary Marksmanship Instructor (8531), LAV Crewman (0313), Recruiter (8411) and my last 2 years as a Squadron Gunnery Sergeant. I could have been an Interragator Translator (0231), I was already selected to go to Defense Language Institute in Monterrey, CA to learn various dialects of Chinese but I was disqualified just prior to getting orders due to my step mother not being a US citizen. I was bummed about not getting that!!
After various times of doing joint operations with other branches of the military, if I had to choose another, it would be the Navy. I will not go into the reasons here, I want to avoid an inter-service flame war. Bottom line, any branch you serve is the right one, your serving your fellow countrymen!!
In order to be a commissioned officer in any branch of the Armed Forces, you must be a US citizen. Even if you wish to go enlisted then try to get a commision or warrant officer, you still have to be a US citizen, don't let anyone tell you any different. Dude, I recruited for 4+ years, I know what some recruiters (ALL BRANCHES) will say to get a "warm body".
Good Luck!
air force
air force!
i was in the Army...as is my son..my brother was in the Marines..my dad the Navy..we all found that the air force was for pussies
The Navy. A smorgassboard of delight....imagine all the possibilities.
QUOTE(Nagishkaw @ Apr 8 2008, 07:58 PM)
The Navy. A smorgassboard of delight....imagine all the possibilities.
The Gestapo
army
The airforce 
I very nearly did it when I was 16. but changed my mind. My brother is joining the RAF on 16th of this month
(Nearly 17) He is so excited.
He's gonna miss my wedding though
I very nearly did it when I was 16. but changed my mind. My brother is joining the RAF on 16th of this month
(Nearly 17) He is so excited.He's gonna miss my wedding though
marines.
Navy!
I nearly did too, I was sent away at the recruitment office cos I use an asthma inhaler. I had taken a few years of NJROTC and had amazing ASFAB scores.
I nearly did too, I was sent away at the recruitment office cos I use an asthma inhaler. I had taken a few years of NJROTC and had amazing ASFAB scores.
Where is the button for "none" ???
QUOTE(DakotaK1 @ Apr 9 2008, 10:03 AM)
Where is the button for "none" ???
why do you hate America?
QUOTE(DakotaK1 @ Apr 9 2008, 08:03 AM)
Where is the button for "none" ???
I hear you Dakota.
Navy cause I like the water LOL
QUOTE
why do you hate America?
That has nothing to do with hate,just a personal opinion that I would not ever in a lifetime join.
So your telling me people should join in order to love their country? -WOW
QUOTE(DakotaK1 @ Apr 9 2008, 01:05 PM)
QUOTE
why do you hate America?
That has nothing to do with hate,just a personal opinion that I would not ever in a lifetime join.
So your telling me people should join in order to love their country? -WOW
No Dakota; brother almaty was being ironic. He didn't mean to say that --- it's just psycho sense of humour
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No Dakota; brother almaty was being ironic. He didn't mean to say that --- it's just psycho sense of humour
Ahh ok lol,I was like huh?
It is hard to catch that when you are reading it and dont know the persons type of humor. LOL
It's pretty clear that the OP directed the question at people who would join.
Responses from people who wouldn't just aren't useful.
Responses from people who wouldn't just aren't useful.
QUOTE(VJ Troll @ Apr 9 2008, 01:13 PM)
It's pretty clear that the OP directed the question at people who would join.
Responses from people who wouldn't just aren't useful.
Responses from people who wouldn't just aren't useful.
But, but, but... I want to play too
I post polls for people to play in. The OP of this poll was looking for serious, thoughtful advice
AIR FORCE! 
The Navy - they call me Sailor Jules for a reason! I love the sea!
QUOTE(DakotaK1 @ Apr 9 2008, 03:12 PM)
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No Dakota; brother almaty was being ironic. He didn't mean to say that --- it's just psycho sense of humour
Ahh ok lol,I was like huh?
It is hard to catch that when you are reading it and dont know the persons type of humor. LOL
i was joking dakota
I would have liked to join the Navy.
1. Navy Seals....Sea, air and land. The most elite force on the planet I wanted to join the U.S navy seals since I was a kid and hopefully I will. Its just too dang tough to get in...
2. Air force...fighter pilot will be my 2nd choice because I love fighter jets and fast machines
3. Marines
4. Army.
5. Last but not least....U.S coast guard.
I wanted to join the U.S navy seals since I was a kid and hopefully I will. Its just too dang tough to get in...2. Air force...fighter pilot will be my 2nd choice because I love fighter jets and fast machines
3. Marines
4. Army.
5. Last but not least....U.S coast guard.
Yukfou - A great book about the SEALS is "Lone Survivor" - my brother-in-law got it for me as a Christmas present and I highly recommend it!
If I had NO restrictions whatsoever, I'd want to join the USAF as a Space Operations Officer - the Ultimate High Ground and one which I think will be very strategically significant in this century. I read an article about how 10-15 years from now, they may look at forming a "US Space Force" or equivalent...lightsabre training and Deathstar positions may be available as options
If I had NO restrictions whatsoever, I'd want to join the USAF as a Space Operations Officer - the Ultimate High Ground and one which I think will be very strategically significant in this century. I read an article about how 10-15 years from now, they may look at forming a "US Space Force" or equivalent...lightsabre training and Deathstar positions may be available as options
Well, I cant join the militry cause I am physical DQ also I am too old.
I wanted to go to the Airforce academy but I do not think I would of made it. I would gone ROTC.
Since I was 3 yrs old I wanted to be a piliot, but God had differnt plans for me
So I would of join the Airforce. Then Navy.
My Parents met in the Air Guard. I had my Uncle who was a Marine ( and was wounded on Imo Jima) My mother's brother was in the Navy (he was a Navy Aviator and killed flying a Navy Jet) I have 2 cousions that were in the Navy,
Airforce for me. MY job takes me on differnt branches of the militry and I notice the Air Force bases are more like a college campus, nicely groom and nice curb apeal.
Take care
Yogi
I wanted to go to the Airforce academy but I do not think I would of made it. I would gone ROTC.
Since I was 3 yrs old I wanted to be a piliot, but God had differnt plans for me
So I would of join the Airforce. Then Navy.
My Parents met in the Air Guard. I had my Uncle who was a Marine ( and was wounded on Imo Jima) My mother's brother was in the Navy (he was a Navy Aviator and killed flying a Navy Jet) I have 2 cousions that were in the Navy,
Airforce for me. MY job takes me on differnt branches of the militry and I notice the Air Force bases are more like a college campus, nicely groom and nice curb apeal.
Take care
Yogi
QUOTE(yogib37 @ Apr 10 2008, 09:30 AM)
Well, I cant join the militry cause I am physical DQ also I am too old.
I wanted to go to the Airforce academy but I do not think I would of made it. I would gone ROTC.
Since I was 3 yrs old I wanted to be a piliot, but God had differnt plans for me
So I would of join the Airforce. Then Navy.
My Parents met in the Air Guard. I had my Uncle who was a Marine ( and was wounded on Imo Jima) My mother's brother was in the Navy (he was a Navy Aviator and killed flying a Navy Jet) I have 2 cousions that were in the Navy,
Airforce for me. MY job takes me on differnt branches of the militry and I notice the Air Force bases are more like a college campus, nicely groom and nice curb apeal.
Take care
Yogi
I wanted to go to the Airforce academy but I do not think I would of made it. I would gone ROTC.
Since I was 3 yrs old I wanted to be a piliot, but God had differnt plans for me
So I would of join the Airforce. Then Navy.
My Parents met in the Air Guard. I had my Uncle who was a Marine ( and was wounded on Imo Jima) My mother's brother was in the Navy (he was a Navy Aviator and killed flying a Navy Jet) I have 2 cousions that were in the Navy,
Airforce for me. MY job takes me on differnt branches of the militry and I notice the Air Force bases are more like a college campus, nicely groom and nice curb apeal.
Take care
Yogi
US Marines........... I have the kick-down-doors-and-go-through-windows personality
QUOTE(FutureAmerican @ Apr 10 2008, 11:31 AM)
Yukfou - A great book about the SEALS is "Lone Survivor" - my brother-in-law got it for me as a Christmas present and I highly recommend it!
If I had NO restrictions whatsoever, I'd want to join the USAF as a Space Operations Officer - the Ultimate High Ground and one which I think will be very strategically significant in this century. I read an article about how 10-15 years from now, they may look at forming a "US Space Force" or equivalent...lightsabre training and Deathstar positions may be available as options
If I had NO restrictions whatsoever, I'd want to join the USAF as a Space Operations Officer - the Ultimate High Ground and one which I think will be very strategically significant in this century. I read an article about how 10-15 years from now, they may look at forming a "US Space Force" or equivalent...lightsabre training and Deathstar positions may be available as options
Lone survivor haan, I am definetely going to buy it....thanks.
US Space Force" or equivalent...lightsabre training and Deathstar. Sounds like star trek
Marines for me, and hubby will be off to boot camp for the Coast Guard next month
QUOTE(Julie @ Apr 9 2008, 04:33 PM)
The Navy - they call me Sailor Jules for a reason! I love the sea!
I love the sea but get as sick as a dog when on a boat.
Me, I was going to join the RAF in my teens to train as an aircraft engineer. It was my dream at the time.
If everyone could be a Marine, then it wouldn't be the MARINES
QUOTE(almaty @ Apr 9 2008, 11:02 AM)
QUOTE(DakotaK1 @ Apr 9 2008, 10:03 AM)
Where is the button for "none" ???
why do you hate America?
I was going to ask the same question about being a button for none. dean I am not an american hater but I am too much of a pansy to be in the armed forces!
QUOTE(Amber&Neil @ Apr 10 2008, 05:09 PM)
QUOTE(almaty @ Apr 9 2008, 11:02 AM)
QUOTE(DakotaK1 @ Apr 9 2008, 10:03 AM)
Where is the button for "none" ???
why do you hate America?
I was going to ask the same question about being a button for none. dean I am not an american hater but I am too much of a pansy to be in the armed forces!
lol.you did you servicemen for your country..i mean service....
If I were forced, I guess the Navy.
QUOTE(Ting Tong Farang @ Apr 8 2008, 05:53 PM)
QUOTE(FutureAmerican @ Apr 8 2008, 03:00 PM)
Hi all,
If you could join a branch of the military which one would it be?
I'm particularly interested to hear from those who have been in - if you'd try a different branch or MOS, or do the same thing again!
In my case, I would LOVE to join the USAF but they require Permanent Residency with no conditions - so I'm going in another branch first and then apply for USAF Officer, as enlisted-enlisted transfers are VERY difficult, but enlisted-officer are a lot easier.
If you could join a branch of the military which one would it be?
I'm particularly interested to hear from those who have been in - if you'd try a different branch or MOS, or do the same thing again!
In my case, I would LOVE to join the USAF but they require Permanent Residency with no conditions - so I'm going in another branch first and then apply for USAF Officer, as enlisted-enlisted transfers are VERY difficult, but enlisted-officer are a lot easier.
Marines.......obviously. I retired from the Corps......
I had various MOS's while in the Corps, Supply Warehousemen (3051), Supply Administration (3043), Water Safety & Survival Instructor (8563), Primary Marksmanship Instructor (8531), LAV Crewman (0313), Recruiter (8411) and my last 2 years as a Squadron Gunnery Sergeant. I could have been an Interragator Translator (0231), I was already selected to go to Defense Language Institute in Monterrey, CA to learn various dialects of Chinese but I was disqualified just prior to getting orders due to my step mother not being a US citizen. I was bummed about not getting that!!
After various times of doing joint operations with other branches of the military, if I had to choose another, it would be the Navy. I will not go into the reasons here, I want to avoid an inter-service flame war. Bottom line, any branch you serve is the right one, your serving your fellow countrymen!!
In order to be a commissioned officer in any branch of the Armed Forces, you must be a US citizen. Even if you wish to go enlisted then try to get a commision or warrant officer, you still have to be a US citizen, don't let anyone tell you any different. Dude, I recruited for 4+ years, I know what some recruiters (ALL BRANCHES) will say to get a "warm body".
Good Luck!
In tha Navy But I'm too old so fogetaboutit.
I was in the Army, Armr Reserve and Army National Guard, a total of 11 years. I was enlisted for 6 years and then went to Officer Candidate School and became a Combat Engineer Officer for 5 years. I loved it when I was younger but after a while, sleeping in a hole in the ground got old. I would love to join again if I was in better shape and not as old. hahaha
QUOTE(Len_and_Bren @ Apr 9 2008, 12:21 PM)
QUOTE(DakotaK1 @ Apr 9 2008, 08:03 AM)
Where is the button for "none" ???
I hear you Dakota.
I also have no desire to be in the military.
QUOTE(bora bora @ Apr 13 2008, 12:56 PM)
QUOTE(Len_and_Bren @ Apr 9 2008, 12:21 PM)
QUOTE(DakotaK1 @ Apr 9 2008, 08:03 AM)
Where is the button for "none" ???
I hear you Dakota.
I also have no desire to be in the military.
not everyone is good enough.
Be a Navy Nuclear operator. Great training for the civilian world when you get out.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blnukeschool.htm
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blnukeschool.htm
QUOTE(DakotaK1 @ Apr 9 2008, 03:05 PM)
QUOTE
why do you hate America?
That has nothing to do with hate,just a personal opinion that I would not ever in a lifetime join.
So your telling me people should join in order to love their country? -WOW
Good argument to return to the draft! And these days for both male, and female.....helps young ones mature.
Air Force , I want to fly one of those fighter jets. Awesome, Just saw the airshow over the weekend. Didnt see the Stealth this year 
I'd be a Gurkha - they get to carry cool knives, meet Prince Harry and when they retire they're the richest guys in the Annapurna area. 
If limited to the US, I'd be a Navy SEAL.
If limited to the US, I'd be a Navy SEAL.
QUOTE(browneyedgirl @ Apr 14 2008, 07:22 PM)
Didnt see the Stealth this year
that's because it IS a stealth plane
My brother joins the RAF tomorrow I'm going to miss him
I'm going to miss him
of course Navy , i dont know why maybe because i am in love with a Sailor ....... but the the only downside is you will be away from your loved one for a very long time
....... but the the only downside is you will be away from your loved one for a very long time
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