The Military., Ever thought about it? Options

[Shahin]

I don't know how to make a poll so I'm just gonna do it.

Has anyone in here ever considered a military career? Whether it be the:

Army
Air Force
Coast Guard
National Guard
Reserves
Marines
Navy

I have probably left out a few because I always forget things when it comes to write things down. I am seriously thinking about pursuing an Army career. I have been thinking about it since...well since I was about 6 haha. Probably after College, gotta be an officer ya know. : )

Anyone?

[*mipadi*]

For a long time, I wanted to be an army aviator, too. Thought it would be great to fly helicopters. I think the military is a great path, and a great way to return a favor to your country. I've lately been thinking about it because I could use the nice bonuses the Army offers for college, and my brother is in the army, and I really respect what he's doing it. I've thought about flying, but I don't think my eyesight is good enough to be a pilot. I spoke to a recruiter that knows my brother not too long ago, and I took the test they give recruits, the results of which he said pretty much guaranteed me a spot in Officer Candidate School, which interested me. I would really like to fly--I'd like to join the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment--but my eyesight isn't good enough to be a pilot, I think (although I could qualify for some other member of the aircrew).

Of course, I still think service to the government is a noble goal, so I am considering a job with the Department of Defense or possibly some organization within the US intelligence community upon graduation.