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Originally Posted by CPL
I'm sorry. Unfortunately there are bad apples in every branch. The ones I dont especially like are the ones straight out of boot who think they are hot shiat.
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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
That's great man, but I'm not going to get into the 'service war' with you. It's a losing battle for everyone. If you take a look at what I said I was talking about the special forces stigma that that's the best and most 'manly' thing to do if you get into the military. I didn't say the Air Force was better, I didn't say that the Army/Marines are worse. I told him to figure out what he wants to do and "Consider your future when taking the military option into account."
I'm so impressed that you live near an AFB. Me too, 3 actually.. and an Army post.
You're one of those guys who thinks that their service is SOOOO much better than all the others... get off your high horse.
I'm so impressed that you live near an AFB. Me too, 3 actually.. and an Army post.
You're one of those guys who thinks that their service is SOOOO much better than all the others... get off your high horse.
Hey man!! I dont want to get into a service war either , its stupid. I need you just as you need me.
However , even though you did talk about special forces it gave the impression that you were speaking of the branches in general. You said you loved the AF and recommended it. Yes you did say to figure out what he wants to do and "Consider your future when taking the military option into account" but in the Air Force. Basically hinting to him that the Air Force is the only way to go.
I'm sorry if my opinions of your branch offended you. There were just to many bad apples that I came into contact with rather than good every single time.
The bottomline is that you can benefit from any branch that you join. Each branch has just about the same job as the other unless it has something that they only specialize in.
Just to let you know , ' no , I dont think my branch is better than the others.' The only time I think I am better than someone though is basically ppl who dont give a fugg in this world and just cause trouble.
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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
You don't have a flocking clue about what you are talking about... :squint:
Let's look at this from a career standpoint, shall we? You join some special forces outfit and you're super hard ass that gets all the respect from the kids in the forums because you've done hard time in the Army or Marines (cause they're better ). You get out of that branch with what exprience? You'll have a badass security clearance (which is great to have), but what else?
Experience
- Throws grenades swell
- Kills without a conscience
- Can sneak up and take your coffee cup without you ever knowing he was there
Seriously though, you will not gain a great deal of applicable corporate experience that you can use to market yourself once you get out. Consider your future when taking the military option into account. What do you want to do with your life? Once you find something, the military will likely have that job available for you. They will train you and pay for most of your college if you choose to go while you are in (or use the GI Bill once you get out - if you buy into it.. .which you SHOULD!)
For those of you that have seen Full Metal Jacket and Biloxi Blues and think you are all up to speed on the different branches, shut your traps. You don't have the first clue about what each of the branches have to offer. My strong advice, think of your future.
That is all...
Let's look at this from a career standpoint, shall we? You join some special forces outfit and you're super hard ass that gets all the respect from the kids in the forums because you've done hard time in the Army or Marines (cause they're better
). You get out of that branch with what exprience? You'll have a badass security clearance (which is great to have), but what else?Experience
- Throws grenades swell
- Kills without a conscience
- Can sneak up and take your coffee cup without you ever knowing he was there
Seriously though, you will not gain a great deal of applicable corporate experience that you can use to market yourself once you get out. Consider your future when taking the military option into account. What do you want to do with your life? Once you find something, the military will likely have that job available for you. They will train you and pay for most of your college if you choose to go while you are in (or use the GI Bill once you get out - if you buy into it.. .which you SHOULD!)
For those of you that have seen Full Metal Jacket and Biloxi Blues and think you are all up to speed on the different branches, shut your traps. You don't have the first clue about what each of the branches have to offer. My strong advice, think of your future.
That is all...
Didn't mention Air Force at all, purposefully. I chose to say 'military'.
I said I recommend the Air Force as in I have had experience with it and I loved it; not as in, I don't recommend other services. We eye to eye on this now?
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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
We eye to eye on this now?
Too bad its not mandatory for kids to sign up after high school so they can see how the rest of the world lives and how good we have it here in this country.