Hey I'm 20 years old, and interested in joining the air force preferably the army ( active duty) just wondering if anyone had and suggestions or advice about it.. don't know what to do a Lil confused about everything. I've had a lot of friends giving me advice but I just think people just say things to change your mind or just to get me scared etc. Well thanks for reading and for the time... Leah1223

Hey I'm 20 years old, and interested in joining the air force preferably the army ( active duty) just wondering if anyone had and suggestions or advice about it.. don't know what to do a Lil confused about everything. I've had a lot of friends giving me advice but I just think ppl just say things to change your mind or just to get me scared ect. Well thanx for reading and for the time ..... Leah1223


Hey, talk to Recruiters in the branches that interest you.

It is impossible to cover all branches, all advantages and disadvantages here.

I have talk to some recruiters but I just wanted some advice from people who know some things about the army. And some advice when I do decide on going the pros and cons of making the commitment. Thanks.. Leah1223

PROS:

-College benefits (MGIB/Post 9-11/TA---google them)
-Experience
-Travel
-30 days paid vacation per year (2.5 per month for a total of 30 days)
-Getting the opportunity to meet people
-Getting the opportunity to challenge yourself and to push yourself
-Medical/dental coverage

CONS:
-Long working hours (at times)
-Deployments
-Constant relocation (ever 2-5 years)
-Meeting not so great people
-Working so much because of operational commitments that you cannot travel
-Having to respect rank even when the person is a bad person
-Planning your personal life around the military