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To me that is more a philosophical debate than a quantifiable one.    No doubt the combat veteran is the most iimminent danger.   That said, Missiliers have a potentially apocyliptic responsibility.   The Navy has their aircraft carriers and other support vessels and in each case,  in every service we have veterans without whom we could not operate.

From the AB at the front gate to the drill sergeant.   We have Air Traffic Control and doctors.    Some of these individuals are some of the best in the world.  

The notion of inferiority was sold to us in the Vietnam-era.   So let's keep in mind that that SFC and others are our future and we along with them can shape public perspective.    And our responsibilities do not end with getting out of the service either by retirement or some other reason.   There are causes and issues that affect us and our families.

IMHO,  we are a unique enviroment.    We are not the military industrial complex.    That kind of rhetoric is subversive but the nuances of that kind of talk is corrosive.   It leads to toxic leadership and that is no good.
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In the current trends of society I feel the best service is a MILITARY ONE.  Regardless of Branch just showing up is better than not at all.  We represent less than 1% of society yet defend it all completely so the best service is SERVING.
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SGT Deborah Childs
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I agree every service has specific areas that they are proficient in. The Navy is the best when it comes to medical expertise. Of course the Airforce controls the air combat. Marines and Army are definitely our ground services. However, the best service is one that creates justice and equality fora all, not just because of rank or who you know. The right thing is done no matter what the circumstances or conditions are.
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SSG V. Michelle Woods
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Air Force. 
In my experience, Airmen are well-mannered and intelligent. The Air Force has the best living accommodations, better facilities overall and their leadership are the most open to doing things "smarter" regardless of what rank comes up with the improved way. We love to poke fun at the AF for their relaxed PT standards but from what I've seen Airmen generally look trim and neat in uniform. I feel like the Air Force takes better care of their people than any other branch. GENERALLY.

But the Navy is my favorite. HOOYAH! 
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