Im in the active army. Im a blackhawk mechanic and crewcheif and have been active for a little over 4 years now. The army isnt a bad choice by anymeans even though ive never heard of a branch not taking any active duty at any point in time, theres always room in the military. Not to promote army over navy or anything, but dont let people talk down army. We pay the same as all the other branches, you get to pick the job you want as long as you qualify for it, and you can go to college while your in the active army (or national guard/reserves) and they pay for it. Then when you get out you get a "G.I. bill" which gives you E-5 pay (which is currenty about $2230 a month with 4 years in thats not including BAH, BAS, and for me flight pay) to pay for a place to live and food gas whatever. they also pay for your college for 4 years, up to the cost of the highest costing school in your state of residence on record. however you do not have to attend that school you can go to any school you like in that state. Meanwhile we have more soldiers then the marines, More boats than the navy, and more planes and helicopters than the airforce. The down turns are you will deploy as ive fought in central bagdad in the "surge" for a 14 month deployment and were about to get going on another 12 month deployment soon. Another downfall is being away from your family but its going to happen in any branch, but if your single you can travel alot if you like. we have bases in germany, korea, japan, all over the U.S. ect. But anyways enough about that if you have any questions for me id be glad to answer them for you. Also im pretty new to this site to so check out my pics and give me some ratings if you have time.
