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  • jppd47
    jppd47 Posts: 737 Member
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    Corpsmen are as much navy as marines ;)
  • BigWin20
    BigWin20 Posts: 45 Member
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    FMF is what I was aiming towards......

    This is the way to go. You go Navy and get FMF there is NO way you will regret that decision. You will be able to take pride in what you do everyday in an active role. Not all sailors, soldiers, marines, and definitely airmen can even say that.
  • jppd47
    jppd47 Posts: 737 Member
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    FMF is what I was aiming towards......

    This is the way to go. You go Navy and get FMF there is NO way you will regret that decision. You will be able to take pride in what you do everyday in an active role. Not all sailors, soldiers, marines, and definitely airmen can even say that.

    Taking pride in what you do has nothing to do with the specific job you do. While I agree that there are some who do not take pride in their job. It has zero relevance on what thief job is, from a infantrymen to a cook having pride in what you do is no different
  • cincocincuenta
    cincocincuenta Posts: 3
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    You Rock Dr. Keep it up!
  • mikeschratz
    mikeschratz Posts: 253 Member
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    Go talk to the Coast Guard recruiter. Retired Coastie with 22 years service, loved it and they had a good medical system!
  • coraliethomas
    coraliethomas Posts: 336 Member
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    My avatar speaks for itself... going down to Fort Sam Houston in Feb to go for Healthcare Specialist.
  • ezramedic
    ezramedic Posts: 119
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    My husband is a Navy Corpsman, and he's been deployed IA with Army and he's much happy with the Navy (well, actually - he's a Green Side Corpsman, so he's happiest with the Marines)
  • sunshinesonata
    sunshinesonata Posts: 241 Member
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    GOOOOO AIR FORCE!

    this =]
  • ktwest2107
    ktwest2107 Posts: 124 Member
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    Active Duty Air Force here. I recommend either the Air Force or Navy. I have to work with Army in my career field, and it seems like they kind of break you. A lot of bull**** (there's some in the AF too), and redundant tasks, etc. If you don't want to deploy CONSTANTLY (and trust me, it only sounds awesome. It's not like the movies.) I would recommend Navy. You said you want medical, and we're currently in force reduction mode for the Air Force, so a medical job is going to be hard to come by, at least without chilling in the DEP for a while. If you want more info, just let me know.

    I will say that I have been in for 3 years so far, and I love it. Best decision I ever made for me and my daughter.

    -Katie
  • starboardzor
    starboardzor Posts: 312
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    I enlisted in the Navy in 2006. I wanted to be a corpsman but it was full for women at the time and I ended up with IT. After meeting dozens of HMs over the years I was really, really grateful I didn't get what I wanted. IT is the best rate in the Navy ;)


    That being said my uncle is a retired HM reservist and he loved it. If I could do it all over again I would have gone officer. Being enlisted just wasn't for me. So now I'm a Reservist getting my Biology degree and dream of going Army officer.

    Good luck, though. The military is a GREAT deal. It was the smartest thing I've ever done in my life. Post 9/11 GI Bill is GREAT! Without the military, I'd be nothing today.
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
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    Go Navy.

    Hubby was a combat Marine...he'll openly tell you that the Corpsman are some badass mfers. lol
  • ktwest2107
    ktwest2107 Posts: 124 Member
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    Is it worth joining the military just to travel? Serious question.

    Thats up to you.

    Sure, but it seems to me that if you join the armed forces, it's fundamentally a job. Sure you can end up in a nice place (and I hear that the Air Force are in 150 countries) but you're limited to the amount of time and the location of where you can travel. You're also making an up to 8 year obligation to stay with the armed forces. It would seem a better idea if someone wanted to travel would be to work for a year or two then travel until they'd maxed out their budget.

    I get 30 days of leave a year, all federal holidays, and Air Force family days. And besides the countries that other Americans cannot travel too, I can't travel to Mexico without coordinating with the AT office first. I don't see how I'm limited in any way. Tons of off time, and I can go pretty much where I want.
  • HerHusbandTheirDaddy
    HerHusbandTheirDaddy Posts: 13
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    I am in the Air Force and have been for 15 years (11 enlisted/4 officer) and I have loved [almost] every minute of it. It has been a good job and great situation for my me, my wife, and 2 kids. Sooo...Of course I would say go AIR FORCE.

    However, if that is not an option for some reason, then I would probably say go with the Navy if you want to see the world. Or go with the army if you want more of a family life (not as good as in the AF though, IMO).

    Disclaimer: I never served in the Navy or Army, my opinions are based on what I have heard from fellow AF, Army, Marine, Navy friends/acquaintances.

    Good luck!
  • starboardzor
    starboardzor Posts: 312
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    The funny thing about the military, too, is you can sign up for any job and end up doing something entirely different and unexpected. So just be open to that. You're pretty much joining the military because you want to be in the military, not because you're hankering for a specific job. If you keep that mentality you'll (almost) never be disappointed.
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
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    There's weight regulation in the US army!?!??!?!?!?!? :noway: :huh:

    My hubby was in the Canadian army, and I was supposed to be in the reserve... and has long as you are fit and succeed the health test as well as the physical/strength test, you're in.
  • Beleg
    Beleg Posts: 227 Member
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    I am in the Army Getting ready to retire in the next year. Though I love the Army and everything it has done for me. I would urge you to join the Navy.
  • starboardzor
    starboardzor Posts: 312
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    There's weight regulation in the US army!?!??!?!?!?!? :noway: :huh:

    My hubby was in the Canadian army, and I was supposed to be in the reserve... and has long as you are fit and succeed the health test as well as the physical/strength test, you're in.

    I've watched weight regulations screw people time and time again. 19 years in? Don't care, you're out. Big guys who can pass the fitness test with flying colors. They just can't make weight. It's sad... but then again it's not like the rules are a secret. Wish it were fairer, though.
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
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    There's weight regulation in the US army!?!??!?!?!?!? :noway: :huh:

    My hubby was in the Canadian army, and I was supposed to be in the reserve... and has long as you are fit and succeed the health test as well as the physical/strength test, you're in.

    I've watched weight regulations screw people time and time again. 19 years in? Don't care, you're out. Big guys who can pass the fitness test with flying colors. They just can't make weight. It's sad... but then again it's not like the rules are a secret. Wish it were fairer, though.
    Wow!!
    It really sucks for you guys. :frown:
    I saw "overweight" soldiers 100 times healthier and more capable than my lil 165 pounds hubby!
  • benich3043
    benich3043 Posts: 252 Member
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    I would suggest you go Navy. Like stated in prior posts, you will get to see more of the world. You will get that chance to serve with Marines, which means you will get to train with Marines. So you get the best of the blue side (Navy) and green side (Marine Corps). From what I have heard from those who have served in both, is that they enjoyed their time in the Navy much more. I know that as a Marine, we love our Corpsmen. All services rag on each other, but every Marine I know will stick up for their Corpsmen.

    Of course, if you abandon the idea of going into the medical field, you could always become a Marine!

    Either way you choose, best of luck to you.
  • benich3043
    benich3043 Posts: 252 Member
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    Is it worth joining the military just to travel? Serious question.

    Thats up to you.

    Sure, but it seems to me that if you join the armed forces, it's fundamentally a job. Sure you can end up in a nice place (and I hear that the Air Force are in 150 countries) but you're limited to the amount of time and the location of where you can travel. You're also making an up to 8 year obligation to stay with the armed forces. It would seem a better idea if someone wanted to travel would be to work for a year or two then travel until they'd maxed out their budget.

    Why spend your own money, when they pay you to travel. Sure it may come with some restriciton, but doesn't your wallet do the same?

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