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chris kennedy said:
I don't know what I want to do in life. And I certainly don't want to go to college like my family is pushing me to do. I think it will some very valuable experience . And I come from a family with a good amount of military people. My uncle was a general and his last post was at the pentagon hes been retired 6 or so years now.
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College isnt for everybody but I highly recommend it. Nothing is a sure thing but a college education is the number one thing standing between a person and a career......or just a "job". Its a very different military these days , and the experiences of those who were in before cant be counted on. The military can be rewarding but all too often these days people are being let go when they were counting on being in for a long time. If I had the chance to do it all over again I would have chosen college so I had a better chance at living a little more comfortably now. But whatever you do , do the best you can and if you enter the military serve with pride.


Oh yeah , women do like men in uniform ;) thats a good thing for a while but its only useful for a time , and then it dont matter anymore. :lol:
 
ohiochris said:
college isnt for everybody but i highly recommend it. Nothing is a sure thing but a college education is the number one thing standing between a person and a career......or just a "job". Its a very different military these days , and the experiences of those who were in before cant be counted on. The military can be rewarding but all too often these days people are being let go when they were counting on being in for a long time. If i had the chance to do it all over again i would have chosen college so i had a better chance at living a little more comfortably now. But whatever you do , do the best you can and if you enter the military serve with pride.


Oh yeah , women do like men in uniform ;) thats a good thing for a while but its only useful for a time , and then it dont matter anymore. :lol:
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lol
 
Ok Chris. Here is what the Navy did for me. I joined the Navy with Aircraft Electrician as a guaranteed school. Graduated from "A" School 2nd in the class, learned tons of electronics and electrical theory and application. Had pick of the orders for the class and took a "Top Gun" squadron in Virginia Beach. Lived at the beach in a house on stilts in Sandbridge Virginia, went TDY many times to Key West and a few other places but only volunteered for 2 weeks sea duty on the Nimitz Aircraft Carrier. Took advantage of saving money with matching funds to go to college. When I left the Navy I went back home and graduated University with a degree in Physical Chemistry, shortly there after I took a job as an Aircraft Electrician with the DOD and moved to Utah for the Olympic Experience and it was a great time. I applied for and got a job working as a scientist for the DTRA. My father was a nuclear weapons instructor when he was in the Air Force and I worked for the same agency, full circle it was. Absolutely great job except the travel, 3 weeks a month on the road at NTS or WSMR ranges. Unbelievable experience to see and work with the same people and places our weapons are created. Patriotism at it's finest in my opinion. With everything I have gained in my Navy experience I never have to worry about not enjoying every part of my life. I can only hope it would work out as well for you. Good Luck Chris Kennedy!


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http://www.dtra.mil/documents/aboutdtra/DefensesNuclearAgency.pdf
 
chemman said:
Ok Chris. Here is what the Navy did for me. I joined the Navy with Aircraft Electrician as a guaranteed school. Graduated from "A" School 2nd in the class, learned tons of electronics and electrical theory and application. Had pick of the orders for the class and took a "Top Gun" squadron in Virginia Beach. Lived at the beach in a house on stilts in Sandbridge Virginia, went TDY many times to Key West and a few other places but only volunteered for 2 weeks sea duty on the Nimitz Aircraft Carrier. Took advantage of saving money with matching funds to go to college. When I left the Navy I went back home and graduated University with a degree in Physical Chemistry, shortly there after I took a job as an Aircraft Electrician with the DOD and moved to Utah for the Olympic Experience and it was a great time. I applied for and got a job working as a scientist for the DTRA. My father was a nuclear weapons instructor when he was in the Air Force and I worked for the same agency, full circle it was. Absolutely great job except the travel, 3 weeks a month on the road at NTS or WSMR ranges. Unbelievable experience to see and work with the same people and places our weapons are created. Patriotism at it's finest in my opinion. With everything I have gained in my Navy experience I never have to worry about not enjoying every part of my life. I can only hope it would work out as well for you. Good Luck Chris Kennedy!


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thanks.
 
ohiochris said:
College isnt for everybody but I highly recommend it. Nothing is a sure thing but a college education is the number one thing standing between a person and a career......or just a "job". Its a very different military these days , and the experiences of those who were in before cant be counted on. The military can be rewarding but all too often these days people are being let go when they were counting on being in for a long time. If I had the chance to do it all over again I would have chosen college so I had a better chance at living a little more comfortably now. But whatever you do , do the best you can and if you enter the military serve with pride.


Oh yeah , women do like men in uniform ;) thats a good thing for a while but its only useful for a time , and then it dont matter anymore. :lol:
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Some women like men out of uniform. The rest of your statement isn't debatable.:D
 
Study the ASVAB book . Don't rush into it to quick . You only have one shot at the test , and that will be a big factor in your job field . Remember they don't just pick anyone to do the really cool stuff , you've got to be a little gifted to get there . They are also looking for a lot of guys to do the real dirty work . You don't want to be the dirty guy all the time . Think of it like this , would you rather be in the bottom of the boat sweating and greasy keeping the motors running , or would you rather be up top steering the boat . Talk to your uncle , the General , I'm sure he can give you some insight .
I've got a guy that worked for me for a few years , he finally joined the Corps , 3 yrs ago , he's in Afghanistan now , will be home in October if things go well .
Just take your time , because if you rush in all ready to sign up their going to put you in a dirty job fast if you let them . They're also only taking the cream of the crop right now , so you need to make them need you . Good luck,
 
hawgdawg said:
Study the ASVAB book . Don't rush into it to quick . You only have one shot at the test , and that will be a big factor in your job field . Remember they don't just pick anyone to do the really cool stuff , you've got to be a little gifted to get there . They are also looking for a lot of guys to do the real dirty work . You don't want to be the dirty guy all the time . Think of it like this , would you rather be in the bottom of the boat sweating and greasy keeping the motors running , or would you rather be up top steering the boat . Talk to your uncle , the General , I'm sure he can give you some insight .
I've got a guy that worked for me for a few years , he finally joined the Corps , 3 yrs ago , he's in Afghanistan now , will be home in October if things go well .
Just take your time , because if you rush in all ready to sign up their going to put you in a dirty job fast if you let them . They're also only taking the cream of the crop right now , so you need to make them need you . Good luck,
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I've looked up a lot about the ASVAB seems really basic. From what I'm seeing. I'm very smart. I'm sure with some study I'll do good.
 
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