Air Force vs. Navy...

[doberman_52]

What do you guys think about the two? I'm thinking about joining one of them, but I'm not sure. Same policy for education, would be working on jets in either one, pay is pretty much the same, what do you all think? The only difference would maybe be being on a carrier in the ocian or being on a base

[Oz]

Air Force FTW

[drewh4386]

I am going to tell you this.........
if you don't mind going out to sea for 6+ months a year and working 12+ hours days (depending on which coast, you will make stops in awesome ports if your job quals for sea service)
if you dont want that, join the air force. The navy is not only about jets. We have subs, planes, helicopters, small ships, battleships, carriers, seals, special warfare, marines (don't let them lie to you) and many others. You may end up lucky like me and a buddy of mine (he is in the air force not me) and end up in japan for the next 4 years. Not the japan you see on t.v., but the japan that I am breathing in right now. Some places here make las vegas look like high school.

[Damien]

^Big hell yeah to that!

Also, when youre on the ship for 6 months you get pay that is tax free, probably hazard pay (like right now), sea pay...and if you're married seperation pay.

If you're enlistyed make sure you're on the path to work on jets. 'Cause it ain't like you go in and choose what you want always. They'll try to talk you into wher eyou don't wanna go saying you can switch over at anytime. psh. Ain't so easy so be firm on what you wanna do.

[doberman_52]

Yeah, I don't really want to be on a ship for that long. When I talked the the Navy recruiter, he told me they have more jets than the Air Force, and that they do more of the runs with the jets, and that the Air Force does more with transportation and stuff like that. He also told me that if I went in to work on jets (Navy), I might also work up on deck, I was guessing maybe something like flight instructor guiding planes? I've been leaning more towards the Air Force. I'm sure if I go that way, I'll probably let my Grandpa down, he is really pushing me towards the Navy.

[Damien]

What he said is true. Navy is more air than the air force is except high up but you gotta earn you're way there. Hm...there was this great special about a man and his jet it wasn't the pilot. it was the mechcanic that worked on it. Very good...

[doberman_52]

I figured you would have to work to get them...I also saw the Air Force has special vehicle mechanics too, I may go that route instead of jets but I don't know. But I'm now thinking to go Air Force...

[drunken monkey]

one question: why do you want to join a military service?

[BrodyP]

Imo

[doberman_52]

1. Get away from parents for a while, and let them know that I'm not worthless, you've seen some of my previous threads on my parents
2. Learn more self discipline
3. Pay for college and get better schooling

I have been trying to figure this out for a while now, but can't, what does IMO mean? No one that I ask seems to know.

[fredjacksonsan]

Originally Posted by doberman_52

I have been trying to figure this out for a while now, but can't, what does IMO mean? No one that I ask seems to know.

In My Opinion.


IMO and from talking with numerous people over the years, the Air Force treats its people much better, and being on a ship for a long period of time can be a real drag.

[doberman_52]

A'ight, thanks. i don't see how I couldn't have figured that one out...

[doberman_52]

Originally Posted by Damien

What he said is true. Navy is more air than the air force is except high up but you gotta earn you're way there. Hm...there was this great special about a man and his jet it wasn't the pilot. it was the mechcanic that worked on it. Very good...

Ok, so you are saying the air jobs in the Navy are higher up, or the Air Force?

[00accord44]

I believe he's referring to your relative rank

[doberman_52]

In which branch is what I was asking.