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Neither. Both serve different purposes but are vital to our nations defense in different ways. If you are asking which one is more enjoyable to serve in, that is a hard question to answer as well. Several factors come into play.
1. Location
2. MOS/Job Type
3. People/Leadership
JP
1. Location
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3. People/Leadership
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SSgt Terry P.
SFC James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" Welcome home,JP,haven't been on RP much lately and haven't had the opportunity to bid you welcome.
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SSgt Terry P.
SFC James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" - Okay,just the normal problems of being 70. LOL
Everything good on your end?
Everything good on your end?
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Not better. Different. It's more like which one is more aptly suited for the particular job you want done.
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LCpl Shane Couch
Iman Miles - not knowing how to swim is okay. I'm sure the same is for the Navy, but in the Marines we were taught how to swim for qualifications. In basic there were several of recruits that couldn't swim or had never even tried to swim. As long as you pay attention to your instructors and perform as they direct, you will be just fine. Just like 90% of basic training, not being able to swim is all in your head.
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LCpl Shane Couch
Iman Miles - I would also suggest that when speaking to a recruiter, let them know your concerns about swimming and request that they take you to learn more on water survival techniques. A good recruiter would most likely jump at this opportunity.
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GySgt (Join to see)
Iman Miles it’s no big deal, a lot of the Modern Navy has issues with swimming as well. Hell, there are plenty of Marines that can’t swim either. They just get really good at holding their breath. You don’t have to go green side Navy though, which is what supports the Battalion level Marine units. You can stay blue.
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SPC Sheila Lewis
Iman Miles - Do your own research...There will come a time You will be glad that You did.
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Sgt Dale Briggs
Join the Air Force. my sons in 8 years and he's testing for Master Sgt. Depending on the mos less deployments. Don't judge your career based on boot camp, that's only a few months out of your life.
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