Military

Are there any Navy folks here who were former Coast Guard? Why did you transfer when the latter seems to be a way better experience?

I miss my dog whenever I'm on deployment. How do you deal with missing your pets whenever you're far from home?

Does anyone have any experience with grant programs for Veterans? Is there anyone willing to share their experience and insight? I am asking because I am curious about it and I have been doing researc… more

Good afternoon. I hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to know if anyone was has information on how long a VA disability claim takes to get processed. Thank you for your replies and I lol forward to … more

What does the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade usually do on a daily basis? If it's mostly desk duty then I might be interested in applying, especially since I most likely have no chance of being an avi… more

I'm was recently diagnosed with high functioning autism spectrum disorder. Will this affect my military career moving forward? I have already served a year in the Navy and have no problems getting… more

Anyone here who has worked as an Air Force flight attendant? Aside from the military training, how different is the experience from its civilian counterpart?

How do you celebrate whenever you get a promotion?

What do you look forward to the most whenever you come home after a deployment?

I love to paint and do some graphic design/animation during my free time. Now that I'm in the army, can I put this to good use somewhere???

Do I have to remove all my tattoos if I want to be accepted into boot camp? I have two on either upper arm and one on my back.

What cars are associated with certain ranks? I know a few E-6's who drive Ford F-150s, including me although mine has been around before I even enlisted.

Can you keep your flight suit and other accessories when you retire or do you have to give them all back? How strict is the Air Force with these kind of things?

What are the best and worst places you have ever been to for shore leave? I have a lot of good ones so IDK what to pick for best experience, but the worst I can remember is probably Guam.

I've heard that toxic masculinity is more rampant in the USMC compared to other service branches. Is this true or not? I'm curious if this is indeed true or just an exaggeration.

What made you decide to re-enlist and did you ever regret your decision?

For those in the United States Navy Reserves I would like to know how long it took for you to get your affiliation bonus? I have been waiting over a year and still have not received mine so I wanted t… more

Is it possible to transfer from being a Surface Warfare Officer to a Submarine Officer? How often does that happen in the Navy?

Which surface vessel has better quality of life for enlisted crew: destroyers, cruisers, or carriers? And by QOL I'm mostly referring to stuff like food, bunk, daily shifts, drills, etc.

What do you reply when non-military people ask you what the Space Force does?

Has anyone else heard the recent scientific news about higher cancer rates among airmen and ground crews? I know I shouldn't be surprised, but it makes me minorly nervous.

I'm curious to hear about others' career progressions. Tell me about your ranks and about how long it took to progress.

I know that people with depression and PTSD aren't allowed to join the military, but what happens if someone is diagnosed once they're already in?

If you had to go back and decide again, would you still choose to enlist? Why/why not?

I left before I wanted to - to be closer to my wife's family. She was so unhappy while I was in the military. I'm unhappy because I didn't want that chapter of my life to end; I feel incre… more

Is it typically easy to find a job as a civilian pilot after leaving the Air Force?

I've finally finished linguist school!! Just wanted to share & celebrate!!

I'm sure this has been discussed here, and I don't want to start any fights. I heard that Army bases named after confederate leaders will have their names changed soon. I understand the reason… more

Fellow National Guard folks - what was your "why" for joining?

I'll be retiring soon. What are the best civilian jobs to transfer to once?

How can I learn more about Family Educational Assistance programs?

Need advice from military parents. Would you recommend sending your kids to a public school on-base or off-base? What are the pros and cons of either?

Are there major differenes in terms of costs on your personal life serving in special operations units compared to the regular armed forces?

Army combat engineer (MOS 12B) or Navy Seabee: Which military path is better if I want to make good use of my mechanical engineering degree?

I don't wear my ID tag around my neck. I just keep mine tied to my belt because they irritate my skin. I'm curious about others' thoughts and responses on this.

How "easy" is Air Force boot camp compared to the other service branches?

Where was your very first duty station?

What does an infantryman do when their weapon stops working during combat?