You have to "put up" with all the military BS (deployments, etc.) I know at age 18 this is fun, but it won't be at age 30 with a family.
MalteseX -
I'm sorry - I have to disagree with your assertion about all that military BS stuff like deployments? Exactly what is BS about deployments? It is what the military does. If you were in the military - did someone have you sign a piece of paper that said that you would never have to deploy or did part of your military physical at some point say t hat you were worldwide deployable?
Mine - I echo all the advice not to use the military as a stepping stone. That 10 years+ will eat you alive. It is great if you decide to get out after 1 tour (or however long it is until your commitment is up). You could be and should be proud of what you would have done, then continue on with chasing your second dream if that is where life takes you.
AD -vs - AR or ANG? Seems everyone on this forum thinks you shold ditch AD for one of the other programs - which is exactly what they are - programs. If you want to serve in the military full time with all the pros and cons that comes along with it - ENJOY!
USMCFLYR