Military

Are there any entry-level active-duty Boot Camp grads here that can answer a few questions? How do you live off of $20K a year? Especially now since the age of enlistment has risen to 42. It seems lik… more

I am looking for honest input. I badly want to be a pilot. It's a huge commitment that includes frequent moving, deployment and long hours. How much longer are pilot hours than a regular job? How … more

Coast Guard Boot Camp vs. Navy Boot Camp. To those who have been to both, which is harder and why? I know boot camp isn't designed to be easy or enjoyable.

Can you go to college while still on active duty? And what's the tuition assistance limit, if any?

The problem with army culture is....? Let's hear it.

Anyone here former law enforcement?
I left LE 2 years ago to start working in IT. I now want to apply for other companies but having LE and military on my resume is keeping me paranoid, due to today's climate… more

Quick one, if a soldier leaves the Armed Forces in good standing after 5 years, do they get any continued financial compensation? Yes, I have documented injuries.

Hey guys transitioning and looking for a good skillbridge program in Atlanta Ga or HTX, anyone know where I can look, and what should be the most appealing ?

Anyone who transitioned recently? What variables should I account for other than just base pay?

Has anyone ever been dishonorably discharged from service? What was it for? Care to share what happened?

Why are so many men and women in the military and veterans depressed? I read that even spouses have higher rates of depression and mental health challenges than the general population.

Can we talk about how duty stations in California are bankrupting us? Seriously, the cost of living at some of these places is double, if not triple, and we get nothing to compensate for it. I email m… more

After being recently forced out of base housing due to the recent influx of active duty in the area, I have nowhere to go. I understand and appreciate that housing priority will go to service members … more

Why are pilots in USAF so poorly compensated compared to other countries? Genuine ask.

OS2 in the navy wanting to change careers to field service engineering, travel benefits great pay but I’m not sure if they will allow me to jump right into it like my FC and ET friends did with no sch… more

I'm trying to apply for VA compensation, but I'm new to the process. I just received my rating and saw how much I would get each month. The pay is significantly lower than the pay charts I see… more

A troop brought up an interesting question. Can AF require you to purchase items without being compensated? Things like transportation to work and around base, WiFi, etc.

I looked at some DoD regulations and saw a "Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal." Has anyone put in the paperwork for this? I feel a little strange since I would qualify, but it see… more

I have a few months left on my enlistment. Any good advice for someone who's on the edge of staying in or getting out but leaning slightly more towards leaving the USAF?

The worst part about going on leave is the unread email hell on return. I've gotten into the habit of checking my emails the night before I come back from leave. I sleep better that final night, k… more

I recentley graduated from college w/ a degree in biology. This is not very useful for the business world. I am considering joining the navy as an officer and serving 4 years while getting an MBA in a… more

I am looking at Masters programs offered by the navy. Would MBA in acquisition management if financial management be more useful in landing a job? Has anyone completed a masters degree through the mil… more

Has anyone received pushback from their leadership chain on the revised parental leave? My wife's expected delivery date is in 2 months. I want to take extra six weeks of non-chargeable leave as t… more

My computer broke, and I'm away on leave. Can I activate a CAC enabler on my personal laptop and install the DoD certs from home?

Works at Air Force, I’m not sure what job you have there, but there are many jobs available in the reserves and the national guard. Many service members are not aware of. I currently work with the Ok… more

I am thinking of telling my leadership that I will leave the USAF when my enlistment ends unless I can get assigned a particular shop. I hear the Army offers its members incentives like permanent chan… more

One of the most important things I've learned from life after service is that the friends I made while in are more dependable than civilian friends. I can call one of my friends I knew from my ser… more

I regret not volunteering for deployment. A little backstory. Many members of my medical unit were deployed to different parts of the nation to help with the COVID-19 crisis. I felt inadequate for not… more

What military perks do you know of that many may not? For instance, the free AMX platinum and USAA active fit program.

Anyone else ever feels weird asking for military discounts or priority boarding on airplanes when they call for the military? I only started boarding first once I had kids. I always worry about what p… more

Since I joined the Marines, I've been more places that I could have ever imagined beforehand... this is an amazing life to live

I wish I had known how much I would miss my Mom's cooking, I'm really looking forward to going home around Christmastime

I'd appreciate it greatly if people could let me know what the hardest part of being in the military was, I want to be prepared

I would like to know how common is it for women in the Air Force to wear slacks instead of a skirt with their dress uniform

Do people get to keep their dog tags when they leave the service?

A Vietnam veteran thanked me for my service today and I almost started to cry, it meant so much to me

Are Marines required to wear their dress uniforms if they attend a civilian function (like a family member's wedding)?

My friend joined the Navy, I joined the Air Force. We have a bit of a friendly rivalry going about which one can get in the best shape before Christmastime 😁

Any thoughts on which branch of the service would be the best for a 22-year-old woman who doesn't know what to do with her life? I need a change in a big way

It felt a bit weird at first but I've picked up the habit of calling everyone "sir" and "ma'am," it's just a sign of respect. Is there a similar respectful name for non… more