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Mimes · _________________ 1,000th post on 12/12/07

i think you should prob go with the Air Force if you want to take pictures. I believe there would be more things to photograph. But i guess its really up to you and what you want to do... i mean it is your life.

Dao Jones · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject:

zarc · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject:

The more i think about it, the more it seems like an awesome idea. I am getting really excited by the prospect of potentially getting out of this shitty town and seeing the world.

All of my friends think its an awesome idea, a few of them have actually told me they were planning on doing the same thing but didn't want to tell anyone because they were afraid of losing friends and stuff. But now that I am talking with them about it, they are becoming better friends.

Dao Jones · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:53 pm Post subject:

If I had to do it again, I'd serve a tour in the AF. I never joined the military (I was in Marine Corps ROTC, which kinda turned me off to the whole "military thing"), but in retrospect I think the AF would have been a really interesting experience.

Amusing side note: because I was in ROTC for three years, the AF told me (not recruiter - this was a guy in their in-processing department, whatever the AF calls it) that my time in boot would be cut to three weeks, because I already knew how to drill, I was already reasonably physically fit, and I knew basic military conduct - taught by Marines, no less. A guy a year older than me joined the AF (and ultimately went ParaRescue, if you know what that is) and confirmed this. He said they basically just taught him AF-specific rules, confirmed he knew how to shoot a gun (which we did in ROTC), and sent him on.

I think you'll be in for an interesting experience, although it's worth mentioning that you WILL be in the military, and we ARE at war, and it is entirely possible you will get deployed to a hostile zone and get shot in the ass. Just FYI.

zarc · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:39 am Post subject:

i completely understand that about being at war. i hate violence, but i'll do what i gotta.

AmishSpeedGoat · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:28 am Post subject:

If your not into violence then the military at this time isnt the best idea. Wait a year for the war to die down, because being new they WILL put you in the shit hole.

zarc · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:59 am Post subject:

im going to have to go ahead and disagree completely with you on that. I personally know 7 people currently serving, 5 of which have been in since 9-11. None of them have seen combat.

AmishSpeedGoat · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:04 am Post subject:

They're the exception not the rule.

I personally would like to go into scout and sniper training. If I have to go out in the fray, hiding 800+ yards away from the bullets and not being spotted sounds much more appealing than running out there into the mess.

zarc · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:35 am Post subject:

i dont think they are the exception at all. In fact, i only know two people, active or retired, who have been a part of actual combat. One of them was in the army, one was a guerilla fighter.

Dao Jones · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:24 pm Post subject:

ubermoose · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:30 pm Post subject:

No, he was an alcoholic zookeeper.

zarc · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

Wank · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject:

Rhamax, theres I think your wrong on "If your not into violence then the military at this time isnt the best idea." Because I'm not a very violent person; but i'm not against violence in war.

DiPLOMAT · Joined: 11 Oct 2005 Posts: 1644 12.37 Silvarrr

violence has nothing to do with the war in his situation considering he wants to be photography... unless you're.. para rescue/ tactical air control party / combat controller / aerial gunner .. etc. (obvious combat positions) with the exception of security forces. and some munitions speacalists jobs... i guarantee you wont fire a weapon at an enemy through out your career... speaking on behalf of the af that is.. rhamax you couldnt be anymore wrong in your first statement... war or not... people deploy.. there's no shaking it... the best you can do is how many times you deploy and for how long.. some people have been in 6 years and will be on their 1st deployment in jan. of 08.. some deployed 2 times in their first 3 years.. it all depends on afsc...

to fyar...

http://www.airforce.com/careers/job.php?catg_id=2&sub_catg_id=3&af_job_id=129

just the basics about photography.. i strongly suggest you look into all the careers of interest on that site.. id be glad to be a reference to you if u have any questions.. i know alot but not everything.

skulls · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:05 pm Post subject:

Anchors Away !! US Navy is not all that bad..I was an airdale..All my enlistment was spent on an aircraft carrier or at Naval Air Stations..of which I'd say prolly 90-95% are stateside..All the new aircraft carriers have large photo depts and labs for their own processing..They all have several photo recon planes abord..they also process all the videos and photos taken by the carrier's jet and helo squadrans..All Naval Air Stations do the same..Carriers have the best chow in the navy as well..and make most all ports-o-call around the world..and..Navy boot camp is a breeze..Very Important!! Make the best contract with your recruiter as possible..(O yeah..I'm still looking for the car) Take the time to talk to AF and Navy recruiters..play one against the other..theres alot of competition between service recruiters. Smile