Was choosing your branch of service everything you thought it would be? Did you expect more or less?

I'm satisfied with my choice, though i had to carve my own path. Had the misfortune of meeting the ever-elusive "worst Recruiter".

I have no regrets choosing the Air Force. I did my research, the Air Force recruiter was straight with me. I can't say that for the Army recruiter, he promised me everything under the sun. I will say, I did not expect to be selected for nurse anesthesia school on the first application. Had a very good career.

I joined the Air Force because my dad retired from the Air Force. If I had to again, I would join the Marines given the Air Force's high level of bureaucracy and political correctness. I really prefer the Marine's "get it done" attitude versus let's talk about it with everyone so we don't piss anyone off and get in trouble.

I come from an Army family, so I was all set to join the Army, but all of the former soldiers in my family told me, "Don't be stupid, go Air Force."

In no way do I regret my time in the AF, but I will say, during pre-deployment training, living on Ft. Riley, and going through Army training... I had fun. I really enjoyed that.

First I do not know why you were down-voted and secondly I signed up for the Air Force because my dad was in. He served in Korea, Vietnam and Thailand and a majority of my family has served, even my own daughter in the Army,

Thats a tricky question, actually i like being in the army, i just don't like most of the people being in the army.

I got exactly what I expected and loved every minute of it. I signed up for the Marine Corps because it was the hardest and best service. I worked along side of some Marines while I was in the Sea Cadets and they were actually exepting of us (even though we were just anoying kids) thats when my final decision was made. I thank them for their time and incoragment for us young impressionable kids thet they took care of.

I am very happy with my choice. I will admit my first choice was the Navy, but they had a longer waiting list than the Army. After being in the Army for almost 20 years (with a 13 year break in the middle), and having friends who were in the Navy, I am very glad I chose the Army. The stories they told me about life on a ship was enough to show me I made a good decision. There was no need to sell the Army to me. My mind was made up and all I wanted to do was sign papers and ship out. I thrived from day one. My only regret is getting out after 12 years, but I came back in and will retire this year VERY PROUD of the Army and my service.

The USAirForce was Everthing I thought it would be and much much more. Be Dr did I believe I would have.been so involved in so many different thing and met my wife who was active duty also. The experiences I had fill me with a lifetime of pride of having served.

I chose the Army because it offered the duty station I wanted and the most selection of jobs. I decided I liked it and continued to allow the Army to renew its contract with me. I served over 24 years in the Regular Army and 10 years in the Army Reserve. I had to get over culture shock of being in the real world as I joined right out of high school, but never looked back. I've had the opportunity to travel places and experience things people only dream about. I've made some great friends along the way. I served with people I didn't like and people who I would do anything I could. Bottom line, your experience is what you choose to make it! Good Luck Cadet!