Hubby to join US Military

[TheSp8]

I'll speak for the Army, sort of. Yes, there is the "needs of the Army" thing but I've never seen that used in 19 years unless the person failed their MOS training. I've been to Korea, Europe, and Iraq and each time there was a bit of an adjustment period with my wife and son. We've been married 25 years now so I guess we figured something out. We were able to see alot of Europe while stationed in Germany. Overall, it has been a good life and I originally enlisted for the GI Bill to go back to college for a seconde degree. Then I found out I liked it and was good at it. Tuition Assistance is currently 100% so he can work on a degree without using his GI Bill benefits. That being said, I advised my wife's nephew to go Air Force. From what I have seen, the AF puts more effort into quality of life things than the Army does. The advantage the Army has over any other service is that when you leave the MEPS station, you know what job you will have. Our nephew was given a choice of three to pick while going through Basic based on his scores and got his third choice. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

YMOS,
Tony

[SteveB]

Another Air Force veteran here. Enlisting in the Armed Forces is writing Uncle Sam a blank check to use you in any way needed, including your life. I am quite proud to have served the country, and it has made me ever more aware of what a great nation we are. I served in the Air Force, but that included working side by side with Marines, Army and Navy. The effort is well worth it. I have been blessed with the opportunity to learn a lot while serving that has kept me employed regardless of the economy. A spouse of a serviceperson does get pushed around a lot. Way back in the ancient time that I served, the Air Force treated the spouses very well when it was possible. Out in '78. Any questions PM or email. All the info is in my profile. Anytime. i congratulate your husband for considering serving our nation.

Slainte

[Tattoo Bradley]

The advantage the Army has over any other service is that when you leave the MEPS station, you know what job you will have. Our nephew was given a choice of three to pick while going through Basic based on his scores and got his third choice.

That's interesting. I had my job even BEFORE arriving at MEPS. I've been out 7 years, so things may have changed. But the Air Force definitely gave me a "guaranteed" field.

Oh and btw Dirka: In the Air Force they're called "SP" (Security Police.)

He'll definitely want to utilize that 100% tuition assistance while he's in if a degree's what he's after. When I was in it was at 75%, and I used it to complete an associate's degree. Here I am 7 years out and using the MGIB to finish up my Bachelor's. It's a beautiful thing.