He's already quit his job, taken the test, and was supposed to go to Jax yesterday for physical. I don't want him in the marines, scares me. He wants to go recon as mos. Sounds like a ticket to Iraq to me.
He says navy has no jobs that interest him. There's got to be something. He's a health nut, Into body building, nutrition. Help
I told him Navy gets him my s2000, that wasn't fair but who cares.

 

The Navy Seals are the elitist group of the Navy. They do similar things. It has been my experience that Marines become more institutionalized than other branches of the military. What I mean by that is that they have a more difficult time adjusting back to civilian life when they leave. This is not always the case, but due to the rigidity of their schedules and lifestyles, it can be difficult to relate to the real world after 20 years of Marine Corp service.

BTW. If he joins the Marines, technically, he has joined the Navy. The Marine Corp is a part of the Navy.

 

Never Again Volunteer Yourself

 

tell him to go to college and study nutrition

 

I can appreciate your concerns, but you are undoubtedly proud that your son is willing to serve his country.

 

Jphish is right. Also the Marines can't exist with out the Navy as the Navy is who gets them to their ops. They have the biggest rivalry amongst the branches but it's because they rely so much on each other that they do.

My Dad was in the Navy 18 years and was a nuclear engineer. It's not exactly a physical position but it is challenging and stimulaing mentally. It's also one of the careers easier to find a job with once you retire from the services. He was on subs and was therefore out to sea a lot and helped in wars in a more strategic manner but also got to see some awesome locales such as Paris, London, and even the North Pole!

In all honesty, no matter which branch he chooses to serve, each have their risks and pros. He has to do what he wants and suits him best. He has just as much danger being a marine as being a SEAL, however the SEALs are the Navy's elite and the training program for it, well . . . it's not fun.

 

More like Mind numbing. How did your son score on the ASVAB? If he scored ~75-99, he is eligible for the Nuclear Power Program. This program offers some of the highest bonuses available for members of the armed forces. Two years ago, I reenlisted for 6 years for 60k. If money is a factor....

 

Can't help you on this one: 24 years Air Force

 

Can't really help, but Marines are sexy....as are any men in military uniform.

 

I was going in to one or the other until I hurt my back. BUD all the way to SEAL if I could have. Sounds like he wants the elite stuff. RECON is as tough as seals if you ask me.

Put the worry behind you. If he has the calling there is nothing you can do but support him. The more support he has the better off he will be and the farther he can set his goals.