Military

How is the Space Force basic training course? Is it really similar to the Air Force except for some branch-specific curriculum?

Any good alternatives to the Military Star credit card?

What are the best and worst bases you've ever been assigned to? In terms of overall living experience.

Which rate/s do you think aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing?

Reservist: What is the smoothest way to transfer to a different unit. I’m trying to get a unit closer to home. I’ve heard the unit I’m in is not trying to let people transfer because of numbers.

I'm about to complete my active duty term. Thinking about re-enlisting but to either the army reserve or national guard. Which one has the better benefits and career opportunities in the long run?

Which is currently the best airborne unit in terms of base location and career growth? 11th, 82nd, or 173rd?

Is it possible to get a side hustle while serving active duty? Has anyone here tried doing that?

How many challenge coins do guys have collected so far? I'm also curious, what do you do with them?

Hello! Does anyone know which car dealerships in Houston offer military discounts or rebates?

Has anyone here published a book based on their military experience? I'm planning to write one and I was hoping to get some tips on how to go about it.

I heard that Army Cyber Command is hard to get into. What's their daily job like? Do they spend all day in front of a computer?

Are there any Space Force ISTs here? I'm an army officer whose application for transfer was not approved. I wanna ask those who were successful with their transfers, did you guys enjoy or regret y… more

Has anyone here completed the Norwegian Ruck March? If yes, what was your time?

What do you think is the coolest USN rating? My pick is Gunner's Mate!

Are there instances where being a military veteran might actually be the reason why I could be rejected when applying for a job?

What's the day-to-day like for a USMC combat instructor? Interested in applying to be one someday.

What’s it like to become a Marine security guard for a US Embassy? I'm thinking about signing up but I first want to know the ups and downs of that type of job.

Do you think jet packs will actually be practical for military ops? The idea of getting shot at while floating 30-40 ft in the air ain't fun to me.

How often will national guard duty affect your civilian job? Has anyone ever left their job because of conflicting schedules with their military service, or vice versa?

39 y/o officer here and I've been having back problems lately. I miss the days when I was in my 20s and always had that energetic bounce whenever I'm on duty. Now it's just rotating pain b… more

Any Army folks here who are MOS 35? I'm interested in joining military intelligence, hope you can provide some insights into what your experiences are.

I know that some people can transfer from one service branch to another, but can they do it for a second time? Like what if I switched from Navy to USCG, and later on decided to join the USMC?

Would you say that you feel crying in public is a sign of weakness? Did that change since being in the military?

Are there any military bases that have famous (or infamous) ghost stories?

Hello! I am planning on joining the military, thinking about Navy at the moment. I want to fly but i am not sure what training i should do prior to joining. Also, i don’t know whether or not to join t… more

Does anyone have any civilian ground support equipment job recommendations in Florida?

Any tank crewmen here? How often do you spend your time operating your tank during deployment? Or do you mostly spend your time in the training simulator?

What do you think of using ChatGPT to speed up the military paperwork process?

If I were to complete army boot camp and be assigned to an infantry squad, will I get to choose which weapon I'll be carrying? Or is there like an evaluation process for that?

What do you think of the recent reveal that it was an Air National Guardsman who leaked classified documents? Do you think it will have a negative impact on ANG's reputation moving forward?

I'm an LEO who's thinking about leaving to join the military, preferably USN or USCG. I heard that the Coast Guard leans more toward law enforcement so maybe I can apply some of my skills and … more

What's it like to train alongside foreign military units (British, French, German, etc.)? What are the most surprising things you learned from them? I have never been deployed overseas so I welcom… more

What do you reckon will the Space Force guardians be doing ten years from now? Is it possible that other nations, or at least the ones who currently can launch spacecraft, will also have their space f… more

Thoughts about turning down a promotion? Do you think that's a justifiable reason to be looked down upon by your peers?

Do submarines now accept female crewmembers and officers? What about in army tanks?

How is it to be married to someone from a different branch? Do y'all even have time to be together despite the schedule conflicts?

Any hobby suggestions that do not involve gadgets and devices? Looking for other ways to keep me entertained while on base.

To those who have never been deployed during their service, did you feel like you missed out on the experience of deployment?

I'm qualified to apply for the CSPI scholarship since my school is considered a minority-serving institution. How difficult is it to get accepted and what's the boot camp training like?