should i join the military?
552362
I think you are alittle ahead of yourself.  It is much different being in boot camp and I assure you it is much difficult than you think. Just because you can do this and that in the civilian world doesn't mean nothing. Here say from other military people, a friend etc.  is just here say. Look sweetie you do not belong to yourself or your parents when you go into service...the government owns you and tells you what you can and canot do   Do more for our country by helping those less forturnate than you. Go to college or try and open up your own business. Own yourself ok?
342182
Join the Army.  Jumping from Airplanes is fun.
686996
I think all young men should sometime or another go into the military but right now is not a good time. Both my son's are in ( one in the Marines and the other Army ) My son that is in the Marines loves it very much but he was sent to Iraq and came back hurt and he still wants to stay in. So I think it depends on the person and how that person feels but please don't join for the wrong reasons !!! And Michael joining the military is NOT just to fight wars. It's all about loving your country and wanting to serve it.
1074994
a lot of these answers are great just to stress on a few get some college first and you will have a higher rank when joining. If you can't. just be prepared to be broken and rebuilt they will break you down and rebuild you into a soldier.  Your life will revolve around the USMC you can't come and go as you please it is up to your ranking officer. I think the Army is a little slacker and not as tuff as the USMC both are standing for your country which is a great honor make sure you pick the job you want when you sign up because it is hard as hell to change once you sign those papers.  Basic training and  the schooling after sucks you do stupid jobs like kitchen duty and detail work.  Defiantly start running/  it is up and at um every morning for PT during your first 6 months to a year.  Lots of push ups and sit ups.  But you build great bonds and great friendships and you make it into what you want it can be the best experience or the worst it is all up to you!\n\nProud to be an American
729797
I not see anything wrong with the Military. If, you have a degree you may be able to enter as an officer also, which would mean better pay. You could advance your studies while in taking maybe one college course a semester. Stay for 20 years you can retire and have time to start another career. I tell my friends, do not go in as a Tank Driver, there other jobs to consider.
670458
join the marines if you want to, nothing bad about that. realize, you will be put into harms way and at times it will suck, but at times it was worth it.
1095992
I recommend that you stay in school and see if you can get involved in the ARMY Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC),    You will have to seek US citizenship as quickly as possible.  \n\nAs an underclassman, you may be eligible for ROTC classes that are non-obligatory, which means that you don't have to sign a contract.  But you will learn much of the military history and discipline that troops are trained in.  You will learn about military ethics and leadership skills.  You will learn that the United States military has a civilian army, so you are allowed to think and have your own ideas. \n\nThe military is not a democracy, but it does serve to protect this republic and the leaders that we have placed in power.  So regardless of political party that is in power, the military will serve.
1142420
I'm thinking about joining soon too.  I found a few good online resources to help me out.  My favorite is military.com.  Check it out:
164307
from what i've heard -- if you are interested in medicine, and tell recruiters that when you enlist, you will stay in that field within the military.  i met someone who was a mechanical engineer (or perhaps studying it, more likely), and tho he was in the services, he worked on engines, etc. as opposed to fighting.\n\nit's my impression that if you join and tell them you are interested in/have experience in a field that is used by the military, but is non-combative, that you can pursue that track within the military.\n\nyou could try telling a recruiter that you're interested in serving the country, but serving it through medicine/taking care of injured fellow servicemen.......\n\nbut keep asking, this is all just what i've heard second and third hand.  good luck!  and if you join, may you stay safe!!
1051279
If your intentions are to possibly leaned towards a career I would highly reccommend the choice you have already made. The Air Force is an excellent choice family wise also. If you like to spend months onboard a ship, then by all means join the Navy. If you like walking, marching or bouncing around in a vehicle, join the Army. If you think you are the macho type and enjoy running errands on a ship, plus like to march or strut around like a tin soldier and think your the badest ass in town, go with the Marines. It's as simple as that. There is no such thing as the best, we're all in this together and should act as such. To me there is no single hero, in my personal opinion anyone who puts on a uniform and serves his country (USA)honorably for a full tour of duty in any branch of the services deserves to be called a hero.
1142486
No they wont accept you...you have to be of sound mind and physically fit in order to join any component of the United States Military Forces....they do an In-processing physical if you pass the ASVAB test....and if they find any thing that could hinder your performance as a soldier, navy, marines, air force...they will not let you in..alot of reasons behind it...but one is ...You could be out in combat and because of your physical handicap..it could cost u ur life and your fellow soldiers.....another is...If  you have a physical problem before you enlist...the military does not want to have to pay to repair it....that's why they have the In-processing physical....and when you retire or resign your enlistment they have an OUT-processing physical as well.....Alot of recruiters will help you if you really want to join....I am DEAF of the left ear...and I got 3 Division Generals to sign a waiver and let me into the U.S. Army...so if you're THAT determined....get a recruiter that will really work with you..in my situation they classifed me under a code that meant I couldnt be out in combat...but in combat support...its under the PULSES....of your  military record...Good Luck...and its admirable that you want to join
505167
Depends on what you want to do with your life.  If you decide the military, you can go to college at the same time.
71693
If you are interested in a military career, get a BA degree first.  It will save you years in the grunt ranks as you can go directly to Officer Training School.
761001
I enjoyed my time as a Marine, I miss it and would love to go back but I have a family and cannot leave them for extended periods. If you join the US military you will be gone for extended periods and you will go to war. Since you do not have a spouse the development of your children could be compromised. I would tell you to stay home and raise your kids.
311817
I am a member of the military and have to say that the choice to join the military (In my case the army) is a personal one.  \n\nI joined the army at an older age after some college and almost ten years operating my own insurance agency.  \n\nThere were of course a number of reasons for this (Some would say illogical) course of action (Sometimes I think they're right).\n\nThe first is while I was gradually paying off my student loans it was taking a long time.  The army paid them off in three years.  I've since finished by bachelor's and begun working on a masters.  I certainly wouldn't have done so without the army's help.\n\nThe second is that although I was enjoying a reasonable amount of success in my career it was not very fulfilling.  One day I was sitting at work and thought to myself that forty years from now I could retire from my agency in reasonable comfort.  \n\nI realized though that while I certainly could have this it would not be fulfilling.  Would my peddling insurance for forty years be of any value to the world?  I answered myself no.  A little less than a year later I had sold my home and insurance agency and was done with basic training.\n\nThe military I now know is one of the most rewarding and frustrating things that I could possibly imagine.
956136
Join the armed forces.
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.