What advice does anyone have for being a Linguist? Is there much of a difference between how Army and AF linguists conduct their duties?

As has been stated before, the job is the job, regardless if it's on a mountain, in a tent, in an office or on a plane. With technology today, you may or may not be on the continent of your target language; geography is just not that important. That being said, I am biased towards the Army -- having been a career "35" series soldier. If you want to be challenged - go Army. If you want to an easier life, go Air Force -- there are nuggets of truth in the USAF life is easier stories ;-)

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Good luck on your decision

Most branches have linguists. The question is what branch cultures speaks to you because that is the difference. Culture is where the different shades of grey are. Also the mission is slightly different depending on the branch as well.

They're very similar. The biggest difference would be the branch itself and how they conduct their day to day duties/big military stuff. If you want to be a linguist and your biggest concern is which branch then you need to look at the pros and cons of those branches, not the job itself.

You also have to keep reclassing in mind. Becoming a linguist is a very long process and difficult. If you go army and fail the schools then you will be reclassed to needs of the army. Im not sure about the airforce, but its something to look into.