Which would be a better career and help me out more when I retire or ETS, 15T/U (Blackhawk/Chinook mechanic) or 25B (IT)?

Honestly, it comes down to where decide to settle. If you decide to go with the 15 series but ETS and move somewhere with no aviation jobs, then finding employment may be rough. The same for IT.

I would aslo tell you to know just bank on the MOS. I've seen Veterans look only at their MOS as the gateway into a civilian job but there is more at play when it comes to that. For example, I work in the IT field and work with a lot of Veterans, I am one of the few that held an MOS that was close to my career. There soft skills that all Veterans have regardless of their MOS that employers are looking. The one big thing you or any other Veteran can do to help with their resume is when writing about your time in the military is to look at your DA638S, counselings, NCOERs/ OERs (if applicable) and pull some bullets out as talking points. Don't write a list of awards you earned, rather write why you got it.

SGT (Join to see) To the best of my knowledge (which is light in this area) neither MOS , following stickily Military training and experience gets you certifications applicable to civilian use.. BUT if you pursue certification you are capable of DUE to your military training and experience either MOS could lead you to after service opportunities.

What I would do is is look forward..... seek out the companies you would want to apply for in 3, 5, 6, 10 years.... find the recruiters and ask .......what certificates, credentials and experience would you look for in a former military person seeking employment?

SGM Erik Marquez SSG(P) James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SGT Ben Keen — can any of you gentlemen either chime in with advice or tag others? Thanks!