Military

Do you need to be a Ranger or Green Beret to get accepted to 1st SOFD-Delta? How often does Delta accept applicants from other army units or different branches?

Interested in becoming a Field Radio Operator (0621). Does anyone here have experience in this MOS?

Does having self-harm scars affect your chance of enlisting in the military? I have two on my arm from years ago when I was in a bad place. Mentally, I'm way better than I used to be but the physi… more

What are the best and worst aircraft that you have ever flown?

Anyone here who is (or used to be) in special forces? What was it like after leaving the regular army and did you have any regrets?

Has anyone here watched the movie "Devotion"? My grandfather served in the Korean War as a marine and he never talked much about his time there. I also noticed that there are not as many mov… more

Is it normal for ex-military members to be aversive to owning and/or using firearms? I retired from the army three years ago and never liked holding or seeing a firearm ever again.

Anyone ever heard of a officers candidate straight outta bootcamp?

I come from a very religious family. My parents encouraged me to become either a chaplain or a pastor, so I did and I was thinking of applying as a navy chaplain. What are your experiences with chapla… more

Do defense contractor companies prefer hiring people with military service? Or is that not a factor in their hiring process?

How does one get to be hired to work in places like Area 51, Point Mogu, and China Lake? Does anyone know people who work there and what it's like?

I didn't realize I was prone to seasickness until after I passed Navy boot camp. Does anyone have advice for this poor sailor on staying un-sick during duty?

What are the main differences between the Navy and Marine aviation units? Which is the more challenging route if I want to become a naval aviation officer?

I'm entering Coast Guard boot camp next year. Any advice on how to get through boot camp? I'm already exercising a lot more to stay physically fit, but how do I prepare my mental state?

Any tips on how to get accepted for a job in the Pentagon? I have five years of experience as an Air Force officer.

Is it okay to call your superior officers by their first name when you see each other off-duty?

Can field grade officers sign up for Ranger School? How is the process and experience different from company grade officers?

A few months ago, I caught my squadmate with a flask of alcohol while we were training on the field. I told him not to do that again because it could put the entire squad in trouble. I don’t think he … more

Has anyone else been tagged for latrine cleaning duty?...

What was the most embarrassing thing your drill sergeant has ever ordered you to do?

Any fellow Guardsmen here? What made you decide to join the NG instead of the active service branches?

For those who retired early not because of medical reasons, why did you choose to? Do you have any regrets?

I lost a close family member while I was deployed overseas. It was hard because I was the only one who was absent during the funeral service. Have you ever experienced this?

I'm planning to retire next year. Can someone please explain what the "COLA Trap" means? Why do many people recommend to retire in march and avoid retiring in september?

I want to leave corporate law and work for the military instead. What's the job outlook like for lawyers in the army?

I reported my supervisor for sexual harassment. Now I'm being harassed at work for doing so since he's been removed. What should I do about this? I work as a federal technician for guards.

Is anyone here former Air Force who was transferred to the Space Force once it became operational? What was the transition like?

Would you encourage your children to join the military? I have two sons who both grew up on base while I was on active duty. Now that I'm retired and they're almost finished with high school. … more

I was in the army from 2004 to 2012. After that I got into IT, now working as a consultant with good salary. I never got to use my GI Bill though and I have no clue where to use it. Maybe you guys can… more

Has the sexism in the military gotten better?

What's life like in West Point? I got invited to join OCS but I'm not sure if I'm cut out for the officer life. Although I am interested in the military as a whole.

I am now serving my 19th year in the Corps. For the past few months my back pain got worse so I was placed in limited duty. Is it worth serving one more year and retire after 20 years in service, or s… more

I had my bachelors degree in history five years ago but never got to use it. Instead, I worked a number of odd jobs to get by until recently. So I thought about enlisting in the army, but not as an of… more

Am also interested in the military but no help

Is is actually possible to transfer between branches without first getting an EAOS? I'm an Army E-3 but I realized that I want to shift to Navy instead.

I'm proud of all the badges I earned because I worked hard for them. But for some reason I feel uncomfortable wearing them on eveyrtime I'm in uniform. Maybe I just don't like the attentio… more

I'm interested in enlisting but I have a myopia of -8.00 diopters (800 degrees) for both eyes. Will my high level of nearsightedness give me a hard time in the military? Which branch would be idea… more

Just passed Airborne school. I heard that Air Assault is even tougher to take on. Is it worth signing up for that as well?

What are your thoughts about brining back the Army Specialist ranks above E-4? Are they considered obsolete and/or redundant now are can they be given a new and improved purpose?

I've been using the Mystery Ranch backpack for years whenever I go camping and hiking, for obvious reasons. But I was wondering if there are other brands out there (either local or foreign) in the… more