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

The navy was a blast in the 90's. Plus you ain't getting shot at. It was pretty much like a 7-3 job just with shitty pay and you had to stay on base/ship once a week for your 24 hour duty/watch. I did 3 Mediterranean cruises (Med Cruise's) and had a fantastic time. I think they all pay the same with the same benefits. Then I got married and it sucked.

Edit to say DO NOT MARRY A MILITARY WOMAN and if you can help it don't get into any serious relationships. I loved the one navy base I was stationed at that shite was on the beach. That's what is so great being in the navy all the bases were near the beach lol. Doesn't matter either if you want to be a cop when you get out any police force should hire because the government should pay a portion of your salary. So go with a job that is plentiful where you live. If you live by Plants do something that can get you on at Marathon, if you like cooking go for chef in the Navy. I loved being a chef we got first shot at all new women coming aboard. They had to work for me for 30-90 days. Ummm party favorites as we called them lol.