On this 73rd anniversary of D-day, I first and foremost want to extend my gratitude to all of you that decided to take on a uniform in service of your country. Thank you for your service.
It is with great determination that I aim to also take part in service for my country. If possible, I’d like to put in a full 20 years should my mind and body hold out.
A few years ago, I purchased several Stew Smith workout books to bring myself out of what I call a “video gamer” physique, where I couldn’t even perform one diamond pushup, to someone that is far more athletically focused. I’ve had my goals set on one day entering an elite unit within the US military.
I’ve taken my ASVAB and filled out forms to enlist into the USMC under a Recon contract, but before making a MEPS visit, I ran into a certain “higher-up” that interested me in a Warrant Officer flight school program up in Ft Rucker for the Army. I was given the opportunity to tour the facility and was offered advice on how to build a competitive packet to be accepted into the program. I found myself conflicted debating a “Heart vs Smart” decision. I realize what a prestigious opportunity the pilot program would be, however, I’ve had my heart set on a separate goal for quite some time now.
It’s been nearly one month later and I’ve yet to go to MEPs for my screening. I’ve began researching jobs in the Army inspired by the career possibility presented to me up in FT Rucker. However, I’ve been considering a completely different job from the pilot program. Option 40 11X. As I outweigh the two different branches, their cultures, their locations and their job descriptions for each MOS, I come to this site to seek guidance over my possible decision.
Would the USMC at age 28 be more difficult to make a career out of over the Army? Especially in Recon if God willing I make it through? Would the Army be a better option for career stability? My primary focus is to pick a job and perform that job to the best of my abilities. Being able to deploy and perform my job would be a dream come true. I understand that my body will inevitability become more injury prone as I get older no matter the job I undertake and I would like to be prepared accordingly when that time comes. All guidance is appreciated and I apologize if anything I’ve said seems naïve in anyway. I hope to better educate myself here, pick a direction and seek any advice I can get once that direction has been picked.
Thank your for your time.
It is with great determination that I aim to also take part in service for my country. If possible, I’d like to put in a full 20 years should my mind and body hold out.
A few years ago, I purchased several Stew Smith workout books to bring myself out of what I call a “video gamer” physique, where I couldn’t even perform one diamond pushup, to someone that is far more athletically focused. I’ve had my goals set on one day entering an elite unit within the US military.
I’ve taken my ASVAB and filled out forms to enlist into the USMC under a Recon contract, but before making a MEPS visit, I ran into a certain “higher-up” that interested me in a Warrant Officer flight school program up in Ft Rucker for the Army. I was given the opportunity to tour the facility and was offered advice on how to build a competitive packet to be accepted into the program. I found myself conflicted debating a “Heart vs Smart” decision. I realize what a prestigious opportunity the pilot program would be, however, I’ve had my heart set on a separate goal for quite some time now.
It’s been nearly one month later and I’ve yet to go to MEPs for my screening. I’ve began researching jobs in the Army inspired by the career possibility presented to me up in FT Rucker. However, I’ve been considering a completely different job from the pilot program. Option 40 11X. As I outweigh the two different branches, their cultures, their locations and their job descriptions for each MOS, I come to this site to seek guidance over my possible decision.
Would the USMC at age 28 be more difficult to make a career out of over the Army? Especially in Recon if God willing I make it through? Would the Army be a better option for career stability? My primary focus is to pick a job and perform that job to the best of my abilities. Being able to deploy and perform my job would be a dream come true. I understand that my body will inevitability become more injury prone as I get older no matter the job I undertake and I would like to be prepared accordingly when that time comes. All guidance is appreciated and I apologize if anything I’ve said seems naïve in anyway. I hope to better educate myself here, pick a direction and seek any advice I can get once that direction has been picked.
Thank your for your time.
