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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Air Force and Navy are probably the least likely to spend time touring the desert.

And if he's going enlisted, please encourage him to get a job that has applications outside of the military world.  Something medical, vehicle/airplane mechanic, etc...not just infantry or driving a truck. He'll have an easier time on the outside.    [/quote]

This.  My husband was Air Force and he'd say these are the better.  What this person is saying is really important.  Many jobs do not translate into civilian jobs as many need certifications.  Military trains you to be certified for them, but not outside.  I'd encourage him to go to college and become an officer.  My husband is retired enlisted and its not an easy life, especially when you are in the lower ranks.  And, if he doesn't encourage him to get his degree early and transfer to officer, if they will allow it.  If anything, get your degree that leads to a career when you get out.  My husband got his IT degree as he was retiring.  Many of his friends who did not get degrees or got any degree to satisfy the military had a much harder time getting a job outside.  If you retire, you only serve 20-30 years so for an 18-20 year old, you retire at 38, and still have another full career.

My husband would agree with Coast Guard too.  No army or marines.[/quote]

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