what is better to do, college then the navy or the navy then college?
442415
Personally I prefer college then navy.\nLearn more than contribute.\nPrepare more than enjoy more.
195404
I think that you would have better opportunity's for advanced career training if you just went ahead and joined the regular Navy. Do your 4 years active duty and your obligation is over. In the Reserves you will do 18 months active and the rest will be drilling one weekend a month and active duty for training for 2 Weeks out of the year.That is a total of 6 years commitment to be subject to mobilization at the whim the president.
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.
803024
I was Army for several years and enjoyed it...but my cousin was Navy and enjoyed it as well.  So, it is just a matter of personal choice.
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.
499193
the Air Force is even fuller tyhan the Navy right now, and they need Officers even less than the Navy does.  Additionally, to be competetive for a slot in either AF or Navy, you need a 4 year degree in a Hard Techncial Major with at LEAST a 3.5 GPA.  \n\nyou have a better shot at going Mustang with the Navy since you are already in.  Your options include(as long as you qualify, that is).. Warrant, LDO, STA-21 or OCS.  talk with your CCC to see what kind of shot you have.
696086
As a career Sailor, my opinion will shape this answer.  I enlisted as a nuke MM, but 'extraordinary circumstances' shifted my path and I enjoy my life as a flight deck AB.  I would submit to you that neither duty is better in terms of actual career progression (the US Navy is vacancy driven, so as long as somebody leaves, somebody else gets promoted); however, I would clarify that career progression revolves around YOU.  Your attitude, coupled with your 98, should get you in the door, but pure passion for doing the best with the least will get you to the duty station you want, in the rating you want.  After 15 years of Naval service, I can attest that hard work gets the winners to the top.  I would be remiss if I didn't mention that submariners get a little extra hazard pay (submarine pay) for their service, but I prefer fresh air.
1118
Being a Navy wife for 30 years, I would say the Air Force. The brances go by reading levels. Air Force, Navy, Marine, Army are the levels. Then you want the pay. Same levels. Education, Medical, Dental is offered by all branches no difference. You want to get a job that pays good and one that advancement is in. It is all about time in and money. When the recuritor tells you you will be getting your Medical "Free" that used to make me laugh, because it comes out of your taxes you are paying for it. Not the president. No there is no money transpired, but you are still paying for it. If you want to go into the service, go to college first, go in as an officer not a civilian. Money money money.  That is what you want to get. Your rate and rank has to go up.You will always be tested to achive a better rate. Now, it is a big commetment.  You are going to get married to the service.  There is no way out until your tour is up and then they ask you if you want to stay in.  Will you be educated enough from the military to go out into the world and get a good paying job?  Suppose you fall in love and get married, you cannot live on base unless you are a certain rate. Base living is very nice, but you are not making a lot of money. So now you have to live off base.  Rent is high. So no marriage until your first tour is up get your education and your money.  Better still, go to college before you go into any branch of the service. \nPlease go to college first.
1053460
I'd recommend joining the Navy.  While serving your country, you will also be given the opportunity to attend university (paid for by the US government in most cases), learn a trade (or two), see the world, achieve a sense of accomplishment, and meet many new friends.  You will have a lifelong community of support also.  You should also keep in mind that at age 46 you could retire and then start a new career!  There are many advantages of a military life; however, one disadvantage of a Navy career is the inability to bring your wife (if you plan on marrying) with you on most tours of duty.
960491
go to west point, college R.O.T.C,  or O.C.S.
189101
In many ways you are right. Education is an investment of time and money that may or may not pay off. If you know you won't be totally committed to college, don't go.
427735
I spent 4 years, 8 months, and 27 days in the USN. It was the best and worst time of my life. Getting out was harder than staying in cause I had to start all over in a world I knew nothing about. I lost 5 family members while I was away in the Navy.When I got out,  I took a big pay cut, ended up filing bankruptcy, but now 8 years later, I am making good money, mainly because of the education I got in the Navy. You can't get an education like that in college. Consider the military a great place to start. You can make it in the "real world." Staying in the military may isolate you from all the changes in the world, like it did me. The longer you stay in, the harder it  may be for you to adjust when you leave. Especially if you have a wife, and/or kids, you should get out. You served your time. Greater love has no man than he lay down <a portion of> his life for his <country>
634660
Join the army and see the navy.
1043458
First off GO NAVY!!\n Second the NAVY will be deploied anywhere in the world in a moments notice (Sea Air and Land) seams to have rang a bell.\nThe NAVY Spouce is without their otherhalf about 3/5 the time a person is assigned to a ship, or Det. There are support groupes at the bases to help when the spouce if deploied. If assistance is needed MWR and/or a Sister ship/Unit will have persons to assist.\nAnd Lastly GO NAVY!!!
625668
i you love doing it then that is all that matters, college doesn't garunte you a place in the career world. I myself love my job but my family wants me to go to college. So i signed up for pulaski tech, its a community college. that is the best way to go, its the cheapest, get your basics at a community, and you get this little diploma thing, then if you feel like goin to actual college more power to you. but you don't have to quit, there are night classes, on-line classes, corespondence classes (which i highly recommend)
712089
I was a Chief in the Navy, I worked for a living.\n\nLOL\n\n\nGO NAVY BEAT ARMY!!!!
770238
I was accepted to every college I applied.  I had the financial means to go to college right out of high school, but I chose to enlist instead.  I met smarter people in the army than I did in college (after my enlistment).