College or The Army?

ccprofandmomof2
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:05:21 +0000

Having worked pretty extensively with military vets who are transitioning to college, I would agree that the Air Force is a better bet than the Army for what you want to do. Your peers in the Air Force will tend to be more college-oriented, and the transition always seems easier for the Air Force guys than the Army men and women. Also, not to disparage the recruiter, but you have to remember that those guys are salesmen. At the very least, shop around the different branches to see who will give you the best deal. Also, I agree with those above who say that if you have the stats to do an Academy, that’s preferable, but it’s late in the process for that, probably, if you are a senior. The bigger question, which only you can answer, is whether or not you want to serve in the military. If you’re just doing it for the money, and aren’t really intrigued by the challenge–especially the physical challenges of serving–than I would try the inexpensive college for a year first and see how it goes. Yes, look into ROTC programs, too, and figure out the benefits. Most importantly READ any contracts before you sign them! Don’t just listen to what the recruiter says they say. Read them. That is the most common thing I hear my student vets kvetching about.