I've decided to try to enlist within the next two months. I've been doing research on the branches and I've narrowed it down to the Army or Air Force. And now I'm stuck. Overall I'd prefer the AF but I know it's harder to get in and will probably be harder to get the job I want. I'm hoping for help repaying student loans and I know the Army pays more for that, and I have a better shot getting an enlistment bonus with the Army (although with the specific MOS I'm hoping for I won't get a bonus from either branch) I know the AF deployments are shorter but that's not really an issue. Obviously I'd prefer a shorter deployment but it's not a big enough deal to pick one or the other. I'm hoping for a medical MOS/AFSC but I'm also looking into other jobs such as MP/SF...any advice?
Update:I have three years of college, but wasn't accepted into the nursing program for my RN. It would take at least a year before I can reapply. I was planning to get my RN and then join, but decided I didn't want to wait that long because I'd be pushing it with my age (at least for the AF) by the time I was done. That's why I'm trying not to choose based on the bonus (enlistment or school repayment) because I'm hoping to retire in the military and 20 years is a long time to do something I don't like just so I can get ten grand once.
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Since you have student loans, I'm guessing you have college. If you graduated - go officer. If your like me and didn't, join the AF, your college experience will give you E-2, or E-3 after graduation from basic training (AF and Army both offer this). The benefit over the Army is you will have more time to attend college classes to finish your degree, plus each job (AFSC) has a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Associates degree that you can get. If you are interested in the medical field go for a radiology tech, they get a lot of training and make great money on the outside. Here is one you might want to consider, contracting. The contracting career field cant keep people because you get all the civilian certifications and after 4 years you can get out and make over 100k a year. I am in AF intelligence, that's a cool job too. Be sure you like what you pick, I know bonuses are nice, but 4 years of hating your job is worse than owing money. Oh, one last piece of advise make sure the job you want is ON THE CONTRACT, if not the military can pick for you. Good luck with either service
I am biased since I am an Army veteran and my son is at Army basic training right now (he's a 68T) but I suggest the Army. If you want a job in the medical branch just look at all of your options:
•68A Medical Equipment Repairer
•68D Operating Room Specialist
•68E Dental Specialist
•68G Patient Administration Specialist
•68H Optical Laboratory Specialist
•68J Medical Logistic Specialist
•68K Medical Laboratory Specialist
•68M Hospital Food Specialist
•68P Radiology Specialist
•68Q Pharmacy Specialist
•68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
•68S Preventive Medicine Specialist
•68T Animal Care Specialist
•68V Respiratory Specialist
•68W Healthcare Specialist
•68X Mental Health Specialist
That is far more than the Air Force and you can get them guaranteed in your enlistment contract in the Army unlike the Air Force. Some are harder to get than others but if you are patient you should be able to get what you want. Also, many of them have additional skill identifiers (like 68W M6 which is an LPN, a good choice for you). Good luck and either choice is ultimately a good one as long as you get the job you want.
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Army will have more options, Air Force will have less options. Other than that you have to see what appeals to you.