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My brother is currently in the Army. Located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
I'm just curious. I was looking into joining the Texas National Guard, but it's really just a thought right now. Repaying college loans sounds like . The website doesn't offer much info, and I am not THAT interested that I'll go visit a recruiter.
My brother is currently in the Army. Located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Serving in the military involves sergeants. This is all I know.
That's where I was stationed with the 82d Airborne Division.
What exactly do you want to know eriks? The Army paid off all my Wife's student loans. And she went to big money USC. Active duty though.
Don't commit to anything unless you're ready. A lot of people join the Natl Guard and reserves thinking they'll only be doing the "one weekend a month and 2 weeks a year" thing. It doesn't work that way. Just becuase you're Guard or reserves doesn't mean your unit won't be shipped off to Iraq for a year.
http://education.military.com/money-...-bill-overview
Not sure how the new GI Bill affects Guard or Reserve troops, but this isn't a half-bad overview, since you're looking at the prospect of paying off loans.
One thing I would caution....understand that guard and reserve units are being heavily tasked in the current environment and that you would likely be activated. Don't believe any recruiter that tells you it's just 2 weeks a year and a weekend a month.
Oh and this is just me but.....go Air Force.
Yeah, that's exactly what troubles me. With my luck, I know I'll get shipped off. I can't keep deferring my loans forever. I should have never graduated.
I was curious about pay, time actually put in, and enlisting rank. They have a very bare website. I read somewhere the cap is 60,000, so I wouldn't mind going back for my masters. I'm unsure of what the commitment terms are as well.
Just be smart about what you do. Going to have your student loans paid off is actually pretty smart if you ask me...and if you have a degree might as well get paid more and be an officer. just dont sign up for more then 4 years unless you have to and make sure you pick a decent job that will keep you safe if you do get activated...the reserves actually isnt a bad idea either...but also look into the air force they seem to be a bit more chill and seem to take care of their people a little bit better. And lastly if you want to join the army reserves and do computer like networking or scanning let me know in a pm
Yeah, I'd be open to the Air Force as well.
A teachers pay wont cut it for now. I need the money to pay off loans and go back to school.
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Eriks:
but also I have a unit that is getting ready to take off in 2010 but only to kuwait...and believe me if you are going to get activated its best to be in Kuwait then up north of it
seriously man let me know
and another note on this unit... it really is two weeks a year one weekend a month until they are activated in 2010 unless something tragic happens like floods or other disasters because they already have mission dates. They also have like two week to two month missions in other states if you ever want to take a break from san antonio and get away its pretty cool just sometimes re ed...working for stupid people has never been a great trait of mine
The Air Force is a little more chill, but promotions to a higher rank are MUCH harder to come by.
With a college degree, you'd be a fool not to go in as an officer. It won't guarantee your safety in a combat situation, but being one of the people in charge will definitely give you better odds. Much better pay and perks too.
i leave for the air force 19 aug..
so if you have any questions about the whole processing let me know
only thing about being an officer is they do not pay as much back as enlisted do for school loans
How long does one typically enlist for?
If I have a BA, what do I go in as exactly? What's the pay? Do reserves get benefits? What is "training" in teh reserves like. I'm about to be 29, I'd die through any type of extensive boot camp.
Basically you should assume that your ass will be in a war before signing up.
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since you are 29 you would have to go in as an offcier..i beleive 28 is the cut off for enlisted unless you get a medical waiver.. officer training school is a diff kind of boot camp i dont think it is as physically tough..but im not sure.. but i cant answer any of ur questions about the reserves...
the pay
http://www.airforce.com/careers/paychart/index.php
doesnt seem like much but when you get housing allownance clothing allowance medical and dental insurance..it really adds up and the money thy pay for college loans
Six years in the Air Force!!
I served in the Navy. If you don't want to worry about being on the front lines defintely don't join the Army or Marines.
Don't you need perfect normal vision to be in the air force?
No, you don't need perfect vision to be in the Air Force...just to be a pilot. , even Navigators can have correctable 20/20 vision. Plus, they offer "rated" officers (pilots, navs, etc.) lasik surgery on a case-by-case basis.
Eriks,
I'll add to my initial suggestion of Air Force by saying...go officer corps. You would have to go through the selection process for Officer Training School (OTS), which is a 12-week modified boot camp where they mix the physical training with stuff that ROTC and Academy guys learn in 4 years. It's no picnic, but it's not unbearable either.
As I said before, it's a selective process and alot of your selection will depend on GPA, physical fitness (they'll do an initial test), and what major you graduated with. The reason the last one is important is that it helps them place you into a job series when you're activated. For example, if you were a business accounting major they might make you a Finance officer.
The commitment out of OTS is 4yrs active followed up by 4yrs of INACTIVE reserves. Fortunately, the Air Force is much less likely to activate in that second 4yr period than the other branches.
Pay is good...compe ive in today's market. Your "base pay" is the only thing that's taxable and you get some tax-free allowances, the biggest of which is your housing allowance. Medical benefits are second to none. Also, should you choose to go back for your Masters Degree, it's comped 100% by the Air Force. The caveat is a 2yr commitment from receipt of the degree.
Okay, so that's alot of the information on becoming an Air Force officer in your position. Not sure it's what you're looking for, but it may be another option. Let me know if you have any questions.
Good luck!
thanks man i appreciate it..gettin a little nervous but i cant wait!
Good luck!
my thanks to all that have/are serving
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