| I went in the Army back in 1986, and things have sure changed since I got out in '90.
Like it was said before, work out until you leave, and run your a** off every chance you get!!!
The Army isn't bad, but could be better. Take the other advice here and look at all of the branches, including Coast Guard.
Whatever you do decide on, DO NOT go in on an open enlistment!! Make absolutely SURE you know what you're going into and where you're going. Your recruiter WILL lie to you, so be forewarned!!
Try to pick something you can also do in the civilian world when you get out. That's the best advice I can give you.
If you must go infantry in the Army, go in as an 11 X-ray
(AB Infantry/Unassigned Ranger). That way, you'll have a guaranteed slot in jump school. That Airborne tab will unlock a lot of doors in the military, but won't mean squat in the civilian world unless you become a member of the Civil Air Patrol and become a Smokejumper. |