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Definately alot to ponder. I was a MH-53 crewchief down in FL. We worked with the engines alot but not as in depth as the Engine troops. Its cool to see another maintainer on here!

I really appreciate the info. You heard true, Youngstown is kind of a bad place. Youngstown State has a BSN program, im definately looking to attend there. I dont like how some people get turned away after their 1st year. Im debating going for RN or CIS (computer information systems). Ive narrowed it down to those 2. I figure medical & computer fields will dominate as far as job security, ability to find work, & somewhat lucrative. Youngstown also has a 9 month LPN crash course, but i feel once I get the LPN, ill immediately want RN.

Very interesting! Thank you!

I was a crewchief on the MH53 Helicopter & they are phasing them out as we speak. The AF is replacing them with CV-22 Tilt Rotors (half helicopter, half plane-GOOGLE IT!). Most importantly, the CV's cost 80 million per plane! The AF is changing & dont take the 20 year retirement for granted! We all know why everyone stays in, for the retirement of course!

Hello all! I am currently serving in the USAF. I have 16 months left until I discharge. My goal is to become a RN (Murse!). I am from Youngstown & was planning on attending YSUs' BSN program. Would you suggest that I strive for BSN or ADN? Also, I cant find any definitive information regarding ADN/BSN RN programs in Ohio, any recommendations? I can relocate & would like the best education available. I wish you all the very best & thanks for the help!

LOL i was just being subjective! Simply voicing my opinion. My point was to NOT JOIN & I told that person to live there own life. The AF is handing out 1 year tours to the dessert & other OCONUS bases. Also, deployments will be 6 months soon with less AEF buckets (increased rate of deployments). The govt is in CONTROL when they give people these assignments. I would hate to have a family & be forced to leave them for a year, not to mention the place I am going to could be Iraq!!! Back in 2003, I was stationed at Hurby & was forced to get those damn Anthrax shots! I wasnt deploying, but I was faced with either getting the 6 shots or declining it along with a dishonorable. Military memebers are FORCED, ill say it again, FORCED to comply with unreasonable tasks!

No need for me to pour out my problems with the AF. With you as an officer- I really dont think you would understand.

I see you are a fan of the military. Thats good I suppose since everyone has their own view. The military isnt what it used to be. The USAF is a business! Hardly anyone would stay in & put up with the stupidness if there wasnt an early retirement. I wouldnt recommend anyone to join such an unorganized organization! Your last resort should be to join! Im sure you are an officer (7k/month). Things are alot different on the enlisted side.

When a deployment comes your way, it is mandatory that you receive the Anthrax vaccine. This vaccine doesnt protect you from an anthrax contact but gives you just a little more time to live once you're infected! Its not FDA approved! If you try and decline this order, then you will receive a Dishonorable Discharge ( a real career destroyer). This is one of the many things that fall into being "military property", which you will become if you join. Ask yourself is it really necessary (although its nice) to retire in 20 yrs? If its that important, then go ahead & join.

DONT DO IT! Trust me! Its not the way to go, unless you really absolutely need to retire in 20 yrs. Stay civilian & live your own life. I would not recommend joining to anyone, but only as a last resort!