Air Force 4 years active duty from 94-98. Got out as an E-4 SRA. Wished I would have stayed in. I could retire in 6 years. But, i was stuck at Shaw in scumter for 3 years. I was a 2E251, Electronic and switching systems specialist. Mainly worked as a pc and printer repairman.

 

Cool thread
US Marines
E-4 in 5 years now
Job is Avation Operation Specialest/Martial Arts Instructor
2 Pumps to Iraq for me
Right now im about to go to SC for Swim Instructor school
Was planning on geting out. But im having a blast staying in i get payed to stay in shape how many people can say that. Or go to the gym through out the day when ever they want

 

can any1 give any good pro or cons on the navy. i am thinking abut joining but some people say that ur stuck on the ship 24/7 and u never get to leave when you dock at port?would you recommend joining?

 

That is totally false unless your a trouble maker. Then you would be stuck on the ship without liberty (meaning day off). Otherwise it wasn't to bad, well also depend on what job you pick. You get to travel the world, I got deploy three times and saw Hawaii, Hong Kong, Guam, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Dubai, Bahrain, India, and Malaysia. Plus if you get deploy to combat zone, it tax free and endangerment pay without being on land.
Like they say, the only way you can in the Navy is partying to much.

Hope this help

 

My +1 loved the Navy (retired after 25 years - sub captain). He was saying the other day he really misses driving a boat. The camaraderie is great and you always meet up with peeps you know. He had some wonderful assignments. Plus, you have a top-secret clearance, which enables you to get a great job after you leave. Go for it! I'm sure he'd be willing to talk with you if you want. PM me if interested.

 

Have you guys seen a lot of older people joining either enlisted or via OCS? I'm talking about the 25-30 year old age group?

 

Now now, I'm sure he didn't call it a boat. My brother scolded me for that. "It's a ship!"

Blah blah, whatever. He did 5 yrs and got out. Couldn't stand the NAVY

I'd say the military is mostly about attitude. If you think your assignment/job sucks, it will. It is what you make of it. That being said...my job sucks.

 

^ Actually, they do call submarines "boats". The surface vessels are "ships".

 

I have students that are from 17-35 being the oldest join the USMC. Alot are geting in due to the economy its not a bad gig

 

Thought I had posted here before - oh well.

Army 1984-present

Started as a E-1, currently an O-4.

OIF III (with 1st ID) 2004-2005.

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