re: Thinking about joining the military soon and...

Both wars are pretty much over so all branches are transitioning to a peacetime role compared to the last 15 years or so.

Everyone hates on each other, each branch has its perks BUT one thing that's a concensus besides the fact that the coast Guard sucks, is that the AF takes better care of their people.

Pick a handful of jobs that you think you'll like and get the MOS/AFSC from your recruiter and do some research on your own. Look at civilian equivalents and job outlook.

The whole experience is what you make it. I made friends that I co side family and would drop what I'm doing at a moments notice to fly and help them if needed. It's like college but better.