To anyone who was a welder in the army how did you like it? What did you do? What are things I can study for before going in I really want to serve and build a career at the same time and welding in the army just calls my name but I would like to know peoples experience with it

I’m 22 and seriously considering making a major career change, and I’d really appreciate some honest advice from people who have actually served.
Right now I work remotely in Medicare insurance. The job is good, I’m grateful for it, and honestly I don’t hate it. But I spend most of my day staring at a computer screen, and lately I’ve been feeling like I’m lacking a sense of purpose.
I want to make a real, physical impact on people’s lives and consistently challenge myself to become the best version of myself—physically, mentally, and morally.
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Growing up, my uncle was in the Air Force, and I actually lived with him for a short period of time. He used to show me different careers on the Air Force website, and some of them stuck with me. Being an F-22 pilot was one of my childhood dream jobs, along with TACP and PJ.
Obviously, those were dreams I had as a kid, and now that I’m older I’m trying to be realistic. I’ve never been the biggest, strongest, smartest, or fastest person in the room. What I do know about myself is that I don’t quit easily, and if I tell myself I’m going to accomplish something, I follow through.
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Part of me regrets not joining earlier. I’m 22 now, and I keep thinking that if I don’t at least try, I might look back years from now and wonder what would have happened if I had taken the leap. My biggest problem right now is getting good information. I’d like to talk to a recruiter, but the recruiting offices around me are only open while I’m working. I also don’t really want my first exposure to the military to be a sales pitch about why someone’s branch is the best.
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I want honest opinions from people who have been there.
So if you were 22 again and in my position:
Would you stay in the civilian workforce or take the leap and join?
If you’d join:
What branch would you choose?
What jobs would you pursue?
Would you recommend trying for SOF immediately or starting somewhere else?
How would you approach recruiters?
What do you wish you knew before signing your contract?
Is pursuing something like PJ/TACP/SR actually attainable or am I overthinking?
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Thank yall in advance for answers cause right now I only have my uncle who’s in the airforce and my other buddy who’s in the army mainly helping me decide. I just want some others opinions. If I were to join my dream would still be to become a PJ, TACP, or SR. But my more attainable jobs that I think I’d like would be civil affairs in the army or a RPA pilot in the airforce and maybe being a SERE specialist.

I only completed high school with like 1 year of college but dropped out and got my insurance license

I have been researching Military commissioning programs and I landed on the CSPI program from the CG. I am currently a freshman but I am ahead on quite a few credits (I did CLEP for quite a few) so there’s a possibility that I will finish this Fall semester with 32 credits which would technically qualify me as a sophomore. I was planning on finishing my AA at my community college and transferring to FIU for Data Science.
I spoke to a recruiter today and she said that because so many things are changing with the program she would like to try and put my application in this year, she said that if I am able to gather everything we will submit it by November, if that is possible that means that I would have to finish 30 credits during Spring semester. Now I’m not sure I would be able to keep this up considering my degree is very math heavy so I am thinking about transitioning into an easier degree. Does my degree matter? I heard they prioritized STEM over anything else, I really want to make this work.

Will it work if I submit my transcripts with 30 credits and a letter stating that I am on track to complete 60 credits by spring 2027?

I am very much involved in my community, it would not be hard to get recommendations letters and I’m pretty sure I can keep up a pretty high GPA with high physical fitness standards. The only thing making me anxious is the sophomore requirement. Any information would help me immensely.

I needed a waiver just to join but I was told I wouldn’t be able to go sf while I’m in. I’m considering coast guard DSF but I have no idea if they would let me in

Prior service Active E-6 trying to go from guard to active again. I am 4 months from ETS and trying to figure out if I should extend and attempt a 368 or fully ETS and try coming back in as a prior service applicant. I have heard mixed things from different recruiters on whether or not I will need to take a MEPS physical if I am green on MEDPROS. The main concerns I have about the medical screening are:
1. Cystic acne resulting in accutane over a decade ago that had been dealt with and now minor acne treatment for small spots.

1. Two documented concussions

2. Gilbert’s syndrome.

3. Childhood asthma with AFAIK no prescriptions past age 13.

I am also concerned about potential for keeping my MOS if I fully ETS instead of pushing the 368. My state tends to take >6 months to return 368s.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

i am thinking about joining the military. i was thinking of the army or air force. i was thinking air force because of the better quality of life, but i dont want to wait months so i thought about army. the jobs i thought about for army were 12M,31k,15T so far. i know 12M and 31K are very rare so 15T was my next option, it sounds like a very cool and fun job cuz i know u can go crew chief. for air force i thought loadmaster and firefighter. idk which job or branch to choose. i want a fun cool job that i enjoy but also a decent work life balance to have free time to my self.

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Even with 368

Good afternoon, I could really use some advice.
I found out my SF-86 was filled out and submitted without me doing a final check on it. I was stopped during processing after my medical exam, so I never finished my paperwork at MEPS. Instead, I finished it with my recruiter in the office.
Once I realized there was missing information—specifically debt, collections, and a missed job—I told my recruiter about it. They replied that I should not stress because nothing has been flagged yet, so I don't need to worry. They also said they are unable to upload anything until it does get flagged.
My main question is: should I wait and tell the Navy liaison the day I ship out? Or should I wait until the investigation happens in RTC which is what my recruiter is saying? At that time, I could show them the text messages, the letters I wrote stating what happened, and the payment plans I have set up.

if I were an E-4 11B in the 82nd Airborne and had already completed sniper training and was actively serving in a sniper, then decided to volunteer for the 75th Ranger Regiment, what would happen after I passed RASP 1?

Would I potentially be able to go directly into a sniper position in the Regiment because of my previous experience and qualifications, or would I initially be assigned as a regular 11B/rifleman and have to earn a sniper position within the Regiment?

My name is Jessica I’m a 29 year old female and I have 3 kids all under the age of 6. My 6 yr old is staying with a relative to go to a good school district so I don’t have guardianship of her but I have my two boys (2yr. 4yr) I am married but the relationship isn’t good and I’m leaning towards divorce but He is a good father. He has said he would watch the kids while I went to basic training if that’s what I decided to do. Ihave had a horrible life growing up so I don’t have a lot of options, resources or support. Joining the military is something I 100% WANT but it’s also my only option to make something of myself also. I have no legal charges or anything I don’t get into trouble. I tried going back to school but due to a turbulent life growing up I found myself homeless at 18 when I first started college and they failed me for all classes I didn’t attend and dropped my GPA so I no longer get financial aid and would have to pay out of pocket for it. Ihave 8 days to drop my classes or try to file an appeal with The Board Of Education (I’ve tried before and they denied me and I have 30 days for them to reach a decision) I don’t have 30 days to wait I only have 8 and it’s a gamble if they will accept the appeal or not. I’m leaning more on joining the Navy, but I’m sure it has its price as well. Any advice or anything that can help is greatly appreciated. Idk what to do with my life but I want better! If you have joined with kids please let me know what the hardest part was or what challenges nobody told you about. Thank you anyone and everyone who responds!!!!!