Question: Should I join the military?

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Answer #1:

If you feel as though youre up for it, and don't mind being away from home long periods of time, then go for it! We need people out there! Best of luck!

Answer #2:

My son enlisted at 18, He was stationed on the Abraham Lincoln for 4 years then in Spain for 4 years as a fire man. He is now 33 and the one of the youngest fire Captains in the federal fire dept. You can do it too!

He is still in the reserves too!

Answer #3:

NO

Answer #4:

I would think about it. Im 23 and have just joined and wished i had done it two or three years ago. Fire jobs are very hard to get into. If you dont know someone in the Department your chances are pretty much non existent to get hired. i've heard of 2000 people applying for 2 positions. its very hard to be a fireman. I would join the military now while your ahead.

Answer #5:

My friends husband is a firefighter in the Air Force. Why dont you check around and see which branch will promise you the career you want? If you almost have a degree in that, you should be highly recruitable.

Answer #6:

As you are uncertain in what you want to do with your life, I would recommend doing a tour in one of the services. I would also recommend you enlist for the shortest term possible so that if you don't like it, you will be out soon. And if you do like it you are that much closer to a re-enlistment which gives you the opportunity to request another base. Do enlist for at least three years as that will give you 100% of the new Post 9/11 GI Bill. Good luck! Also don't just visit the Navy. Just as when my son enlisted I would suggest that you visit each service so you make an informed decision when you enlist. You don't want to enlist in the Navy and a year later meet a soldier doing a job you wish you had heard about.

Answer #7:

Well crash fire rescue does seem like a cool job.

Answer #8:

it's a personal decision, but i am glad i joined the army after high school. i learned a lot and had some fun. it wasn't always enjoyable, but then again, nothing is totally enjoyable :)

Answer #9:

I'm ex-Navy and loved it. I think everyone should do 4 years. It's a lot of fun, a great source of pride & confidence, you meet a lot of cool people (friends I still have) and it's a GREAT thing to have on a resume. One of my buddies did the same thing you're looking to do and now works for the Chicago Fire Dept. The recruiters DO lie to you so watch out.

Answer #10:

My father was in the Navy for 20 years, retired as a colonel, and recieves a nice check every month from the Navy Fed.. He still works but if he was to lose his job he could live kinda nice with just his Navy federal check.

Answer #11:

I agree with people saying it's a good choice. You say you do not want to make a career out of it so I would suggest looking into the National Guard. They are able to have a civilian life and a military life, but in the end you should definitely check with recruiters in each branch and weigh the pros and cons. This isn't something to decide on in an instant and keep in mind that a recruiters job entitles them to recruit and some recruiters are not entirely honest in the way they present things. If you keep questioning them you will see what is what. My recruiter was honest with me and told me how it would work and what to expect and even told my worried parents that my chances of deployment exist and that it is a possibility. I thought on it for a month and decided to join and haven't regretted it. Call recruiters and if you think they are being pushy with you then throw in the parents. That helps make them back-up a little (or at least it did for me). In the end I chose National Guard so I could go to college and have a civilian life as well as be in the military though I have friends who are in the reserves that like that and a family member that said they loved their time in the Navy, so it depends on what your personal preferences are. Post your thoughts on each branch and you might get more thorough answers that help more.

Answer #12:

First off I have to admit that I am bias, ( I spent 30 years in the Navy) The military is not for everyone, the discipline and work ethics can be a turnoff to a lot of people, but if you like working with dedicated hardworking people who all are striving towards a common goal and want to see you advance as much as they want to advance then you might find the Navy to your liking.

There are several fields where your Firefighting skills would apply (be advised all Navy members go through firefighting school in boot camp and then other times during their career) Aviation Boatswains Mates and Damage Controlmen are two fields that specialize in firefighting.

Navy enlisted firefighters are not like your civilian firefighters, the Navy firefighters are trained in shipboard firefighting and aircraft firefighting. Structural firefighting is normally handled by base firemen who are civilians.

Other fields you might find of interest can be provided by your local recruiter. He or she is not going to lie to you, but they will give you information to help you make a informed decision.

Good luck, you might decide you like it and stay for 30.

Answer #13:

It is totally you, here.
Recruiters will do/say just about anything to get you in, lol.
I believe it's a great life. I'm a military brat, lived overseas, and plan on going in myself. It's respectable, honorable, and civilian jobs do tend to like it... If you do go in, you may change your mind on that four year idea. Maybe not... Good luck!





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