I'm going back in the military after 6 years (from Army to Air force or Navy). Can anyone give me some advice?

2016-09-12T17:44:15-04:00

What branch would be a better transition, also I want to go officer later once I'm back in, any advise would be appreciated.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 12 at 2016 6:18 PM

2016-09-12T18:18:06-04:00

Well, do you want to travel the world more than you would in the AF? Join the Navy. Other than that, you have to decide what you want to do, and then look into which of the two gives you the best options for your career.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 6:58 PM

2016-09-12T18:58:01-04:00

Best advice I can give you: PLEASE check out the United States Coast Guard. IF you are in a location where there is a USCG Reserve training unit and you can get in, the rewards, tangible and intangible, are beyond your current imagination, IF you have not completely LIMITED yourself to the USAF or the USN.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 7:08 PM

2016-09-12T19:08:37-04:00

It really depends on what you want to do. Also, I have concerns about your desire to become an officer. Why wait until you're back in? Commissioning programs for active duty personnel are extremely competitive. If you have your degree or are close to finishing it, I'd recommend NROTC or OCS. The LDO and STA-21 programs are almost impossible to pick up. TA and online courses can take a long time. You must also look into the age requirements and waiver eligibility. What you want to do as an Officer is another important question.

Response by SFC George Smith made Sep 12 at 2016 8:37 PM

2016-09-12T20:37:25-04:00

interesting decision...

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Sep 12 at 2016 9:04 PM

2016-09-12T21:04:25-04:00

Air force- but I am biased sorry. Has to be your call SPC Dustin Boyd and it has to match YOUR goals not our opinions

Response by Madison Colyer made Oct 27 at 2016 2:33 AM

2016-10-27T02:33:15-04:00

Um.... I think that if you wanna go back you can no one I stopping you. It's all up to you!