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Officer candidate school (after college)

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first_rodeo
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currently im a junior in college studying business analysis

i've always had an interest in military service

seeking some information, reviews, ideas, from soldiers or family members

Aug 22 2013 8:24AM
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987321654hgfd
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Don't join the military.
Aug 22 2013 10:38AM
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987321654hgfd
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Correction, join the Air Force if you have to pick a branch.
Aug 22 2013 10:39AM
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first_rodeo
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seeking wisdom from NS service members

Aug 22 2013 11:03AM
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.frenchy
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Join the ARMY, I also plan on doing so after college. My neighbor is an Army Ranger, so sick.

My friend also just joined the army straight out of HS. He doesn't mind it.
Aug 22 2013 11:17AM
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first_rodeo
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so you do basic training then like the 10 weeks of OCS ??

Aug 22 2013 11:26AM
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Join the Air Force, we put way more money and attention into our people than bullets and toys. The Army treats it's people like shit in comparison.
Aug 22 2013 11:30AM
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987321654hgfd
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Definitely do not do this. The way the military is going right now with the draw downs, budget cuts and withdrawals from combat zones, it's a terrible time to join. Bonuses are non existent right now and even getting the job you want will take a while. 

Now the officer side is a little different, you make more money and get a lot more say in stuff but you do exponentially more work (paperwork).

What do you plan on doing in the Army?
Aug 22 2013 11:32AM
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.frenchy
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just infantry most likely. I'm only a freshman in college at the moment, we'll see how I like college (community college lolz) might even join the army after this year if I dont like college, maybe make a career out of the military?

Hate all you want haha...
Aug 22 2013 12:22PM
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987321654hgfd
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I'm in the Army right now...
Aug 22 2013 1:22PM
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Bombogenesis
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I would join the air force if I could fly, but I didn't do ROTC and I only had a 3.1 GPA (at least it was in a science). So I can't.

So I won't.
Aug 22 2013 1:30PM
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.frenchy
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I know, I've seen you say it before in threads. I was saying don't hate not because the fact I want to join the army, but because i want to join AFTER college.
Aug 22 2013 2:34PM
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twin-tip-hero
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Been in the Air Force just shy of three years. Let me know what you want to know about the military man and I will help you out as much as possible.
Aug 22 2013 3:02PM
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987321654hgfd
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Oh alright I have a couple buddies who did that.
Aug 22 2013 4:31PM
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FLBP
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Coming up on 2 years in the Navy here, it's rewarding and all, probably would've gone Air Force if I could go back. PM me any questions if you want.
Aug 22 2013 4:35PM
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.frenchy
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Sisters fiance has been in the Navy for a couple years too, he's stationed in Virginia Beach, my sister just moved down there :(


lol bombogenesis used to work with him as a lifty
Aug 22 2013 4:38PM
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FLBP
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Seems like there's a lot going on down there, but I would hate to be stationed in VA, Washington is the perfect fit for me.
Aug 22 2013 5:58PM
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Astomp
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Joined the army in the midst of college. Was 22. Still in. I'm an nco now. When I get back from my 4 month camping trip in Kuwait my wife and I leave for Germany.
Aug 22 2013 11:20PM
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