Posted on Feb 6, 2016
If you had to join a different branch of the military which one would you choose?
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We all choose the branch we served in for a special reason, but if you where not allowed into that branch which one would you choose to join? I was in the process of going into the Marines when I was involved in a car accident and ended that dream.
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If given no choice but to switch to a different branch I would probably pick the Army. I actually considered blue to green once thinking maybe I could get in as a helo pilot before realizing I just want to be done at the end of this enlistment. If I had to stay in though that's the route I would try to take.
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As a Marine, I would have to go with Air Force Para-Rescue or Navy Seal. I would rather take my chances being shot at than do what the Coast Guard does on water (them guys got balls the size of watermelons). I have a lot of respect for the Army Rangers! All things said, I am proud to have served my country with my Marine Corps brothers! No matter which branch of service you are in or would choose, you are all brave men and women who made a sacrifice and served your country. You are all members of the 7% club. Thank you all for your dedication and service; God bless you all!
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In 1953 I dropped out of college. So I went to Boston & was unsure about enlisting in the Army or Marines. While sitting in the waiting room I was approached by a Marine Sergeant who asked me if I was going to become a Marine. I told him that I was unsure. So he invited me and a few other guys to lunch. He did a good job selling us on the Marines because later that day we all took the enlistment oath as US Marines after passing the written exam and physical exams. The Marine Recruiters reminded me that my birthday was on 10 November and they all told me to apply for Sea School or Embassy Duty after completing boot camp at Parris Island because I was 6' 2'' and a pretty good high school athlete. However I became a Field Radio Operator in the FMF Force Troops at Camp Geiger NC.
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I'd probably go Navy. I like their aviation program. Most of their flyers seem to enjoy work and uniform wise they pretty much do what they want! Sign me up for that!
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MCPO Roger Collins
Good choice, Naval Aviator's and submariners are similar types, the major difference is submarine officers are a bunch of arrogant tight asses, where Aviators are more free wheeling.
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Maj (Join to see)
Yeah, submarine life doesn't look appealing to me. I like the gym to much. I was at PT Mugu a few months back and toured a E2C with a couple of NFOs. Much respect for what those guys do.
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It is irrelevant now, but I wanted to be a gunners mate on a battle ship. I am the rare one that like artillery.
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MCPO Roger Collins
Have you researched how dangerous working in a gun mount on BB during a fire exercise? I pass.
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22 years AF, and about another 4 as a contractor when a job working for the Army fell into my lap at Fort Rucker, and I have so say I enjoy it very much it’s nice to look forward to going to work every day. Every time I see a Blackhawk takeoff I am amazed by the science of it just does not look possible. So In short ARMY Definitely!
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My Career field shares more with the Army than the Air Force. I like the Army's promotion system, and getting promotion points for shooting, and knowing fundamentals. As well as the Fat bonus's. So I'd say Army, the only reason I'm not saying Marines is I don't think I'd survive ya'lls basic training.
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Definitely gotta go (ch)air force if I can't choose army again. Marines have nothing medical and Well the navy... I love the water.... Would lose my mind though on a sea deployment.
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