Military??

GAWKY · #1 02-22-2007, 02:21 PM

I've been thinking lately about joining the military, But i'm nut sure what branch to go into....I've heard alot of good stuff about the Air Force. Are there any members on here in the U.S. Air force or any other branch that could give thier opinions. thanks

fredjacksonsan · #2 02-22-2007, 03:06 PM

I've known a few people in the Air Force, and they've all said they were treated fairly, the jobs for the most part were pretty good, and that you got by on your own merit.

If you want to avoid going to the Middle East in combat, Air Force is a good option.

One guy I knew had left the Air Force after about 5 years, then tried to get back in because he had it so good....he ended up joining the Army to stay military....he's probably eating sand about now.

BNaylor · #3 02-22-2007, 03:16 PM

I was Army

but if you qualify go Air Force. My son is a F16/U2 jet engine mechanic stationed in Korea. Air Force has great technical training and better facilities, etc. but rank may be slow, however, that all depends on you. Good luck!

GAWKY · #4 02-22-2007, 03:24 PM

yeah, my uncle used to be in the air force reserves, i'm gonna talk to him about next chance i get.... i have a meeting w/a army recuiter friday, taking some kinda test to see what jobs i can qualify for there. bnaylor did u like it the army?
if i do decide to go in and i don't get in the air force it will most likely be the army

fredjacksonsan · #5 02-22-2007, 03:27 PM

If getting into the Air Force is where you want to go and the ASVAB is the problem, then there are classes you can take to up your score. Make sure to explore all the options before giving up on what you want.

BNaylor · #6 02-22-2007, 05:12 PM

I agree but there is nothing wrong with the Army either. I was in a tech occupational specialty (MOS). I worked on several different radars, command and control equipment, fire control computers, guided missiles along with the generators. But that was the Army before the 90s and back to the Viet Nam Era so alot has changed. I went from Private to SSG E-6 in 5 years and then was commissioned as a Warrant Officer at 7 years where I supervised over 50 techs. Highest rank was CWO4. I'm still technically in the reserves. We had alot of field duty and I spent 6 years stationed overseas in Germany. Loved that Audi and Opel I had especially driving on the Autobahns.

It is definitely a good idea to score high on the ASVAB especially for the Air Force because that will determine what job you can get. You need to make sure you are physically fit too to pass basic training. The Air Force has modified that and switched into a soldering mode. When my son was at Lackland AFB he was marching to all of his classes, doing soldering and it wasn't that far off from Army Basic Training that I could see. They looked really gung ho.

My first son is Army too. He is an upperclassman Cadet at West Point in his third year. He plans on being Infantry and then Ranger.

BTW - Quite a few AF members are Vets including twospirits our Admin.

doberman_52 · #7 02-22-2007, 09:05 PM

I have also had thoughts about joining the army. What jobs are there that go for mechanics? My recrutor doesnt seem to want to tell me that.

xviciousx · #8 02-22-2007, 11:07 PM

Long time ago we had a few Air Force members post here regularly

kris · #9 02-22-2007, 11:23 PM

Marine Corp all the way.

Damien · #10 02-22-2007, 11:27 PM

I have one thing to say and it'll be my only post in here. Chair Force. w00t...

BNaylor · #11 02-23-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by doberman_52

I have also had thoughts about joining the army. What jobs are there that go for mechanics? My recrutor doesnt seem to want to tell me that.

That doesn't sound right for the recruiter not to tell you what Army maintenance MOSs are available. What type of mechanic. Vehicle/Motor maintenance? 63 series covers most automotive, trucks and tanks, etc. See link below:

Click here

Muscletang · #12 02-23-2007, 01:24 AM

My dad was in the Air Force and he liked it. In fact he used some of the training there to help him get his foot in the door at the company he works at now.

Anyway he joined so he wouldn't get drafted and sent to Vietnam. He worked on radar jamming equipment (EMP) on F-4s in Thailand. After that he spent the rest of his time at Edwards in Florida.

He said he really liked it and being in his early 20s he would never get to travel or see the stuff he did. He said the best thing was he got his college paid for afterwards and got a degree that fitted to what he did.

Toksin · #13 02-23-2007, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kris

Marine Corp all the way.

Corps.

doberman_52 · #14 02-23-2007, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bnaylor

That doesn't sound right for the recruiter not to tell you what Army maintenance MOSs are available. What type of mechanic. Vehicle/Motor maintenance? 63 series covers most automotive, trucks and tanks, etc. See link below:

Click here

More auto mechanics, I am going to school for that in a few years.

fredjacksonsan · #15 02-23-2007, 10:16 AM

Remember that the recruiter's job is to get you in, and he has quotas for certain jobs. If you want something he doesn't want to talk about, walk away(or threaten to).

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