The Official Military Thread. Vol 1

[headdetective]

Originally Posted by i just got lucky

Navy
10 Years Active Duty
Logistic Specialists

Love/hate my job and the military over all. There are good days and bad days. I just hate where I'm at right now (Im stuck in Mississippi...this place

) Just a few more months though and I'll be home in San Diego, CA.

If you can deal with the BS...the Military is not all that bad. Steady pay, College tuition assistance, GI Bill and all the other benefits. Feels good man.

Meridian?

 

[hangtight]

Originally Posted by The Kid Fiasco

Originally Posted by HangTight

Originally Posted by The Kid Fiasco


Thats a toughy. Air force is always good. im guessing you have a bachelors... but joining the military with a bachelors and wanting to become an officer, thats what everyones doing now, so good luck. everyone is using there degree towards the military..

Yeah I just took my AFQOT, waiting for my results. But I have to wait till September too see when they will be excepting officers that are not trying to be Pilots . I know they are doing a crazy downsize for the AF. But I feel good about my test, just don't want to wait a Year + to become an officer. 

Alright, yeah AF ALWAYS had there choice of 'recruiting' now since ALL military are filled up, Like the army, if becoming an officer, you go to OCS school, and they choose your MOS for  you upon graduating...  Yeah this isnt gonna happen in a quick moment. its gonna take some time man, especially for an officer slot. IDK how it is with AF, but Im sure there gonna milk it, and see what other applicants there are. hope everything works out man,

if you dont me asking... whats your degree in? and did you always wanna join the military when you were in college?

I actually graduate from the University of Maryland in Computer Science. Im currently working for google for their Internal Tech residency program. Just so tired of sitting behind a desk I want an adventure in my life besides the same old partying I do after work. Yeah I always wanted to join but went the college route. 

 

[hangtight]

Originally Posted by The Kid Fiasco

Originally Posted by HangTight

Originally Posted by The Kid Fiasco


Thats a toughy. Air force is always good. im guessing you have a bachelors... but joining the military with a bachelors and wanting to become an officer, thats what everyones doing now, so good luck. everyone is using there degree towards the military..

Yeah I just took my AFQOT, waiting for my results. But I have to wait till September too see when they will be excepting officers that are not trying to be Pilots . I know they are doing a crazy downsize for the AF. But I feel good about my test, just don't want to wait a Year + to become an officer. 

Alright, yeah AF ALWAYS had there choice of 'recruiting' now since ALL military are filled up, Like the army, if becoming an officer, you go to OCS school, and they choose your MOS for  you upon graduating...  Yeah this isnt gonna happen in a quick moment. its gonna take some time man, especially for an officer slot. IDK how it is with AF, but Im sure there gonna milk it, and see what other applicants there are. hope everything works out man,

if you dont me asking... whats your degree in? and did you always wanna join the military when you were in college?

I actually graduate from the University of Maryland in Computer Science. Im currently working for google for their Internal Tech residency program. Just so tired of sitting behind a desk I want an adventure in my life besides the same old partying I do after work. Yeah I always wanted to join but went the college route. 

 

[solewoman]

Originally Posted by HangTight

Originally Posted by The Kid Fiasco

Originally Posted by HangTight

Yeah I just took my AFQOT, waiting for my results. But I have to wait till September too see when they will be excepting officers that are not trying to be Pilots . I know they are doing a crazy downsize for the AF. But I feel good about my test, just don't want to wait a Year + to become an officer. 

Alright, yeah AF ALWAYS had there choice of 'recruiting' now since ALL military are filled up, Like the army, if becoming an officer, you go to OCS school, and they choose your MOS for  you upon graduating...  Yeah this isnt gonna happen in a quick moment. its gonna take some time man, especially for an officer slot. IDK how it is with AF, but Im sure there gonna milk it, and see what other applicants there are. hope everything works out man,

if you dont me asking... whats your degree in? and did you always wanna join the military when you were in college?

I actually graduate from the University of Maryland in Computer Science. Im currently working for google for their Internal Tech residency program. Just so tired of sitting behind a desk I want an adventure in my life besides the same old partying I do after work. Yeah I always wanted to join but went the college route. 

^ apply for navy cwe. thats what i really wanted but didnt qualify because of my degree. i might just enlist come fall if i dont get picked up for intel.


http://www.famu.edu/cesta...er-warfare-engineer-cwe/

 

[solewoman]

Originally Posted by HangTight

Originally Posted by The Kid Fiasco

Originally Posted by HangTight

Yeah I just took my AFQOT, waiting for my results. But I have to wait till September too see when they will be excepting officers that are not trying to be Pilots . I know they are doing a crazy downsize for the AF. But I feel good about my test, just don't want to wait a Year + to become an officer. 

Alright, yeah AF ALWAYS had there choice of 'recruiting' now since ALL military are filled up, Like the army, if becoming an officer, you go to OCS school, and they choose your MOS for  you upon graduating...  Yeah this isnt gonna happen in a quick moment. its gonna take some time man, especially for an officer slot. IDK how it is with AF, but Im sure there gonna milk it, and see what other applicants there are. hope everything works out man,

if you dont me asking... whats your degree in? and did you always wanna join the military when you were in college?

I actually graduate from the University of Maryland in Computer Science. Im currently working for google for their Internal Tech residency program. Just so tired of sitting behind a desk I want an adventure in my life besides the same old partying I do after work. Yeah I always wanted to join but went the college route. 

^ apply for navy cwe. thats what i really wanted but didnt qualify because of my degree. i might just enlist come fall if i dont get picked up for intel.


http://www.famu.edu/cesta...er-warfare-engineer-cwe/

 

[hangtight]

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Originally Posted by HangTight

Originally Posted by The Kid Fiasco

Alright, yeah AF ALWAYS had there choice of 'recruiting' now since ALL military are filled up, Like the army, if becoming an officer, you go to OCS school, and they choose your MOS for  you upon graduating...  Yeah this isnt gonna happen in a quick moment. its gonna take some time man, especially for an officer slot. IDK how it is with AF, but Im sure there gonna milk it, and see what other applicants there are. hope everything works out man,

if you dont me asking... whats your degree in? and did you always wanna join the military when you were in college?

I actually graduate from the University of Maryland in Computer Science. Im currently working for google for their Internal Tech residency program. Just so tired of sitting behind a desk I want an adventure in my life besides the same old partying I do after work. Yeah I always wanted to join but went the college route. 

^ apply for navy cwe. thats what i really wanted but didnt qualify because of my degree. i might just enlist come fall if i dont get picked up for intel.


http://www.famu.edu/cesta...er-warfare-engineer-cwe/

Yeah, that looks perfect in what I want to do. Haven't really done any research on Navy Officers but I did hear that they do have the best bases. Only thing is I don't want to be stuck on a ship for months at a time? Do you know how that process works? 

 

[hangtight]

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Originally Posted by HangTight

Originally Posted by The Kid Fiasco

Alright, yeah AF ALWAYS had there choice of 'recruiting' now since ALL military are filled up, Like the army, if becoming an officer, you go to OCS school, and they choose your MOS for  you upon graduating...  Yeah this isnt gonna happen in a quick moment. its gonna take some time man, especially for an officer slot. IDK how it is with AF, but Im sure there gonna milk it, and see what other applicants there are. hope everything works out man,

if you dont me asking... whats your degree in? and did you always wanna join the military when you were in college?

I actually graduate from the University of Maryland in Computer Science. Im currently working for google for their Internal Tech residency program. Just so tired of sitting behind a desk I want an adventure in my life besides the same old partying I do after work. Yeah I always wanted to join but went the college route. 

^ apply for navy cwe. thats what i really wanted but didnt qualify because of my degree. i might just enlist come fall if i dont get picked up for intel.


http://www.famu.edu/cesta...er-warfare-engineer-cwe/

Yeah, that looks perfect in what I want to do. Haven't really done any research on Navy Officers but I did hear that they do have the best bases. Only thing is I don't want to be stuck on a ship for months at a time? Do you know how that process works? 

 

[solewoman]

Originally Posted by HangTight

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Originally Posted by HangTight

I actually graduate from the University of Maryland in Computer Science. Im currently working for google for their Internal Tech residency program. Just so tired of sitting behind a desk I want an adventure in my life besides the same old partying I do after work. Yeah I always wanted to join but went the college route. 

^ apply for navy cwe. thats what i really wanted but didnt qualify because of my degree. i might just enlist come fall if i dont get picked up for intel.


http://www.famu.edu/cesta...er-warfare-engineer-cwe/

Yeah, that looks perfect in what I want to do. Haven't really done any research on Navy Officers but I did hear that they do have the best bases. Only thing is I don't want to be stuck on a ship for months at a time? Do you know how that process works? 

yeah i went through it but didnt get selected...lol i knew it was a shot in the dark...i have a bba in business mgmt but still wanted to go for it. lol they picked up 3 out of 8. 

are u in the dc md va area? I can put you on to my recruiter he is awesome. the designator is very new so not too many people know about it. pm me.

 

[solewoman]

Originally Posted by HangTight

Originally Posted by SoleWoman

Originally Posted by HangTight

I actually graduate from the University of Maryland in Computer Science. Im currently working for google for their Internal Tech residency program. Just so tired of sitting behind a desk I want an adventure in my life besides the same old partying I do after work. Yeah I always wanted to join but went the college route. 

^ apply for navy cwe. thats what i really wanted but didnt qualify because of my degree. i might just enlist come fall if i dont get picked up for intel.


http://www.famu.edu/cesta...er-warfare-engineer-cwe/

Yeah, that looks perfect in what I want to do. Haven't really done any research on Navy Officers but I did hear that they do have the best bases. Only thing is I don't want to be stuck on a ship for months at a time? Do you know how that process works? 

yeah i went through it but didnt get selected...lol i knew it was a shot in the dark...i have a bba in business mgmt but still wanted to go for it. lol they picked up 3 out of 8. 

are u in the dc md va area? I can put you on to my recruiter he is awesome. the designator is very new so not too many people know about it. pm me.

 

[i just got lucky]

Originally Posted by HEADdetective

Originally Posted by i just got lucky

Navy
10 Years Active Duty
Logistic Specialists

Love/hate my job and the military over all. There are good days and bad days. I just hate where I'm at right now (Im stuck in Mississippi...this place

) Just a few more months though and I'll be home in San Diego, CA.

If you can deal with the BS...the Military is not all that bad. Steady pay, College tuition assistance, GI Bill and all the other benefits. Feels good man.

Meridian?

Pascagoula

 

[i just got lucky]

Originally Posted by HEADdetective

Originally Posted by i just got lucky

Navy
10 Years Active Duty
Logistic Specialists

Love/hate my job and the military over all. There are good days and bad days. I just hate where I'm at right now (Im stuck in Mississippi...this place

) Just a few more months though and I'll be home in San Diego, CA.

If you can deal with the BS...the Military is not all that bad. Steady pay, College tuition assistance, GI Bill and all the other benefits. Feels good man.

Meridian?

Pascagoula

 

[651akathepaul]

Thinking about joining the reserves, but the branch I haven't decided on yet.

I'm really intrigued by the Army reserves, but it looks like the Nat'l Guard has more job opportunities (broader). I would also probably try and go to OCS after Basic since I have my Bachelor's that should sweeten any bonus right?

Does anyone have any info or suggestions?

 

[651akathepaul]

Thinking about joining the reserves, but the branch I haven't decided on yet.

I'm really intrigued by the Army reserves, but it looks like the Nat'l Guard has more job opportunities (broader). I would also probably try and go to OCS after Basic since I have my Bachelor's that should sweeten any bonus right?

Does anyone have any info or suggestions?

 

[i3allistic]

USMC all day every day ...98-2002

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[i3allistic]

USMC all day every day ...98-2002

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[fulltech]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul

Thinking about joining the reserves, but the branch I haven't decided on yet.

I'm really intrigued by the Army reserves, but it looks like the Nat'l Guard has more job opportunities (broader). I would also probably try and go to OCS after Basic since I have my Bachelor's that should sweeten any bonus right?

Does anyone have any info or suggestions?

You can ask your local recruiters for more info, but beware. They tend to lie more than a murderer on trial.
I'm positive if you have your bachelor's degree, you could go to OCS from the beginning. 

here's a site that you look into Army reserves: 

http://www.usar.army.mil/arweb/pages/default.aspx

 

[fulltech]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul

Thinking about joining the reserves, but the branch I haven't decided on yet.

I'm really intrigued by the Army reserves, but it looks like the Nat'l Guard has more job opportunities (broader). I would also probably try and go to OCS after Basic since I have my Bachelor's that should sweeten any bonus right?

Does anyone have any info or suggestions?

You can ask your local recruiters for more info, but beware. They tend to lie more than a murderer on trial.
I'm positive if you have your bachelor's degree, you could go to OCS from the beginning. 

here's a site that you look into Army reserves: 

http://www.usar.army.mil/arweb/pages/default.aspx

 

[651akathepaul]

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out. I've actually done a lot of research already and I do plan on talking with a recruiter.

I should have clarified though. I made a post a few days ago, but no answers

I wanted to get the opinion of NT so I don't get filled with any BS that the recruiters might try and pull on me. I don't need to join the military or anything, so If it isn't what I like, I won't go. They don't have leverage from that aspect, but I really think it would be great to serve my country. I just need it to be worth it.

 

[651akathepaul]

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out. I've actually done a lot of research already and I do plan on talking with a recruiter.

I should have clarified though. I made a post a few days ago, but no answers

I wanted to get the opinion of NT so I don't get filled with any BS that the recruiters might try and pull on me. I don't need to join the military or anything, so If it isn't what I like, I won't go. They don't have leverage from that aspect, but I really think it would be great to serve my country. I just need it to be worth it.

 

[the kid fiasco]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul

Thinking about joining the reserves, but the branch I haven't decided on yet.

I'm really intrigued by the Army reserves, but it looks like the Nat'l Guard has more job opportunities (broader). I would also probably try and go to OCS after Basic since I have my Bachelor's that should sweeten any bonus right?

Does anyone have any info or suggestions?

Yeah if you want to get into OCS school, you still have to go to basic and GET OCS IN YOUR CONTRACT. dont think waving around your degree is the golden ticket it isnt, and you have to take a test prior on going OCS, its either pass or go home.

 

[the kid fiasco]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul

Thinking about joining the reserves, but the branch I haven't decided on yet.

I'm really intrigued by the Army reserves, but it looks like the Nat'l Guard has more job opportunities (broader). I would also probably try and go to OCS after Basic since I have my Bachelor's that should sweeten any bonus right?

Does anyone have any info or suggestions?

Yeah if you want to get into OCS school, you still have to go to basic and GET OCS IN YOUR CONTRACT. dont think waving around your degree is the golden ticket it isnt, and you have to take a test prior on going OCS, its either pass or go home.

 

[John Wick]

did anybody else read this article? The British Forces are out there in Afghan putting in work... and they all are lower enlisted... I salute these guys...


here's the article but if someone can embed the video that would be great

http://bfbs.com/news/afgh...y-afghanistan-48155.html

 

[John Wick]

did anybody else read this article? The British Forces are out there in Afghan putting in work... and they all are lower enlisted... I salute these guys...


here's the article but if someone can embed the video that would be great

http://bfbs.com/news/afgh...y-afghanistan-48155.html

 

[thewealth]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul

Thinking about joining the reserves, but the branch I haven't decided on yet.

I'm really intrigued by the Army reserves, but it looks like the Nat'l Guard has more job opportunities (broader). I would also probably try and go to OCS after Basic since I have my Bachelor's that should sweeten any bonus right?

Does anyone have any info or suggestions?

The reserves and the nat'l guard are very different in a lot of ways (for better and worse) as well as different units are very different from type to type, the best thing I could tell you is to find a Soldier or unit nearby (I don't know what state you are from) and ask to hang out during a drill weekend.

 

[thewealth]

Originally Posted by 651akathePaul

Thinking about joining the reserves, but the branch I haven't decided on yet.

I'm really intrigued by the Army reserves, but it looks like the Nat'l Guard has more job opportunities (broader). I would also probably try and go to OCS after Basic since I have my Bachelor's that should sweeten any bonus right?

Does anyone have any info or suggestions?

The reserves and the nat'l guard are very different in a lot of ways (for better and worse) as well as different units are very different from type to type, the best thing I could tell you is to find a Soldier or unit nearby (I don't know what state you are from) and ask to hang out during a drill weekend.