SPL Tech said:
Well I would not be going to Iraq in the Navy. There is little need for a I.T. Tech there.
I would not say that. We (Yes, I am in the US Navy) have a program that it letting our sailors train at Fort Bragg with the Army DI's to work WITH the Ground-pounders in country's where we are currently stationed. SO yes, it is possible, albeit, you would have to volunteer.
Trotter and the others are correct. Joining ANY service, takes some serious thought. Asking the family for advice the the prudent thing to do, but the ultimate decision is yours. it's your life, and you have to live it. If going into the military is what you feel is right for you, then talk to ALL the recruiters. Please do not take any one's advice on here as sound, even mine.
I understand your hesitance and wanting to get some other imputs, and I commend your efforts. Any of the branches have there own specialties, and job. Each one has one or more "advantage" of technology over the other. What we are doing now in other countries is a personal decision you will have to come to terms with. I, on the other hand, work for our commander-in-chief. My personal opinions are null and void.
One last thing and I'll shut up. I have had this conversation with many people over my 17 years of service, and please understand; I CHOOSE this as my career. Many do not, and if that is the case, then by all means, continue else where. But I do want to say this. If you do enlist, or get your commission, the military is a life style. NOT a J.O.B. your whole way of thinking will change, your mannerisms, and even emotions will change. you are in the service 24/7. You may take the uniform at the end of the day, but you still represent the branch all the time.
On a lighter note, being in the Navy has given me the chance to see more than a dozen countries and not pay a dime to go there.
I think the count is like 18 or something like that.
Ok, off my soap-box, but I hope I gave you some things to think about.