What makes your branch of service the best?

2016-06-24T21:39:43-04:00

All branches are considered service, but why is yours the best?

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Jun 24 at 2016 9:42 PM

2016-06-24T21:42:14-04:00

Mine, because it starts with "Special."

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 9:42 PM

2016-06-24T21:42:24-04:00

Because it's aviation....duh

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 9:43 PM

2016-06-24T21:43:34-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member All branches of the military are special:

The Air Force is special because my father was an Air Force Captain who died when his plane crashed on a training mission

The Army is special because my four uncles served in the Army during WWII.

The Navy is special because Corpsman (doc) are some of the bravest individuals I ever met.

I served in the Marine Corps with special individuals.

I have toured the U.S. Coast Guard vessel Fir, a Buoy Tender ship. I was extremely impressed with everything that this small crew accomplishes. I tip my cap to the Coast Guard, which has a dangerous job that does not get the recognition that they deserve.

I worked with both National Guardsman, and Reservists. These were outstanding men and women

All branches are the best because of the outstanding men and women that serve our nation.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jun 24 at 2016 9:46 PM

2016-06-24T21:46:53-04:00

2nd largest air force on the planet, but with greater survivability than the largest, because it's mobile. Second largest nuclear force on the planet, but with vastly larger survivability than the largest. The ability to level entire continents from offshore. The largest guns on the planet. I could go on.

Response by MSG Pat Colby made Jun 24 at 2016 11:39 PM

2016-06-24T23:39:57-04:00

Branch as in Branch of Service or Branch as in Army MOS/AOC?

I just need to know who I'm about to unload on....
Heh heh heh

Response by MCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2016 12:30 AM

2016-06-25T00:30:58-04:00

The way the Coast Guard takes folks in under open contracts and lets US choose our career fields after we've seen then in action - and not making us choose them based on what Uncle Ernie told us (when he served 15 years ago), or on recruiter propaganda videos.

The way the Coast Guard gives the authority and responsibility to junior enlisted folks in ways that the other services can't imagine.

The way that the Coast Guard is the ONLY branch that allows senior enlisted folks to gain full COMMAND of units - with full UCMJ authority - and none of the other services will even THINK of doing that. No - it's not just NCOIC authority - it's actual command with all the rights, benefits, and pitfalls.

The way the Coast Guard does our assignment process. 95%+ of our assignments occur during the summer months - so kids don't get yanked out of school. You know when you are up for transfer, and you get a list of billets available for your rate/rank and rating/MOS/AFSC. You get to go home and go through that list with your significant other and choose where you want to go - and over 85% of our folks get one of their top three picks - and over 99% get one of their top five picks.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jun 25 at 2016 12:54 AM

2016-06-25T00:54:56-04:00

Ah Grasshopper, the question should be what branch makes you the best?
Now I'm trying to remember; do I take the Blue Pill or the Red Pill?

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2016 4:56 AM

2016-06-25T04:56:49-04:00

Air Force: Low risk, high reward, lots of bombs appearing out of nowhere.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jun 25 at 2016 7:49 AM

2016-06-25T07:49:57-04:00

It was the one I was in

And that's not a statement about me
It's simply the only Branch I know

Response by PO1 John Meyer, CPC made Jun 25 at 2016 10:34 AM

2016-06-25T10:34:16-04:00

Port calls... *drops mike and walks off stage*

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2016 11:10 AM

2016-06-25T11:10:13-04:00

United States Air Force. The sky watches over the land and sea, and we watch over the sky.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2016 1:15 PM

2016-06-25T13:15:33-04:00

The Corps!
Honor, Courage, Commitment.
A can-do attitude that never quits on the objective.
A brother/sisterhood that no others can compare.
First in, last out!
What others strive and struggle their whole life to achieve!
The chosen sentinels of embassies worldwide!
Guard the Heavenly gates of Heaven!

We are, The United States Marine Corps! OORAH!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2016 5:12 PM

2016-06-25T17:12:25-04:00

Well, it's the branch that I am in, that is why it's the best. IF I were AF, then AF would be best. But I'm not so it isn't. Same with Navy and Marines.

Response by LT Carl Bogen made Jun 25 at 2016 8:06 PM

2016-06-25T20:06:32-04:00

This is an easy one for me. As a young man I wanted to be a part of an organization that had as its mission protecting the public on the high seas, (and of course all other waters) The Coast Guard is and will most likely always be, the smallest of services, but with the constant requirement of putting themselves in harms way to save lives and property at sea. It was the fulfillment of my desire to serve and put my faith in God by serving the public in all types of weather conditions. of course there is even more to it that just that. but it was the best way I could put my faith into practice, like putting feet on the gospel. acting out what the scripture demands. Scripture says "greater love hath no man" yes we risk our lives every day to serve not only our country, but our fellow man, and by that action, our God. hope I can hear a loud Amen to that.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2016 8:26 PM

2016-06-25T20:26:23-04:00

In my sole opinion, that all the branches of the military are the best that each branch has their own unique purpose that is unified to achieve one common goal.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jun 26 at 2016 1:23 PM

2016-06-26T13:23:59-04:00

To me, it's the camaraderie. Marines take care of their own since there are so few of us when you compare them to the other branches.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Jul 12 at 2016 2:27 PM

2016-07-12T14:27:30-04:00

Me being in it.

I think the Marine Corps clearly has the best institutional values and does the best job of instilling them in its members.

Response by MSgt John Taylor made Jul 12 at 2016 4:11 PM

2016-07-12T16:11:24-04:00

Ask your enemy about US Air Power, Aim High!

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Jul 12 at 2016 10:29 PM

2016-07-12T22:29:47-04:00

I was in it.

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Jul 14 at 2016 7:45 PM

2016-07-14T19:45:47-04:00

Once Upon a time I always took the time to look My best in My uniforms But this day and Age
you have people who I would like they look like rag bags But in Starts with The section SGT and PLATOON SGT To Set the example. I loved the army Uniform when You Had them press and Had your Boots Very Highly Shiny.

Response by LCpl Clarence Baggett made Aug 12 at 2017 12:54 PM

2017-08-12T12:54:33-04:00

Semper Fi, tradition E Spirit D Corps, Once A Marine Always A Marine

Response by SCPO Jeff Conz made Sep 19 at 2019 12:09 PM

2019-09-19T12:09:11-04:00

Navy - we do everything!