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I Am a Woman Who Wants to Be In the Air Force

I Need Some advice about the military...

By: PFCLeduc
Written on May 13th, 2008

I am seriously dating a Marine for almost three years now. He has really put life into perspective for me and i am really considering going into the Air Force... On a normal day i would not think of gong into the Military but he has showed me that if you are able i believe that every man should serve their country.  Many people argue with me that it's not a good idea but i am so sick of people that know nothing about the service saying not to.  People are not supporting me but reaping the benefits of all the soldiers dying overseads.  I dont want to be that person.  I told my dad and he was not to thrilled about me doing it before i finish school...  But after i get out i will have money to GO to school.  My parents want me to go to school first but i dont want to wait that long... I have no idea what to do... I just want to leave with support from everyone i love...

By: PFCLeduc
Age: 18-21
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  • mickeyondeck
    mickeyondeck

    I feel the same way!!!

    Jan 13, 2011
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  • mickeyondeck
    mickeyondeck

    I'm not in your postion but i want to join the Air Force but I keep thinking do i have what it takes to make it?

    Jan 13, 2011
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  • thirty30
    thirty30

    i have immense respect for anyone in the military, i think its one of the most honorable things a peraon can do. but i definitely agree with AEIOU - do NOT enlist because of a boy!

    Sep 28, 2008
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  • jadine
    jadine

    I know what you mean about thinking about serving because you know someone who is in the Armed Services. I don't agree with AEIOU that you want to serve because of a boy. You cited what I think are excellent reason to join. I also get the impression that more than likely, you want to serve because knowing that person and seeing them navigate a military life successfully had changed the way you see yourself and the world.

    My best friend of six years, who served in Irag as a Medic, is a 2nd Lt. in the Army and were it not for her I wouldn't want to join the Air Force. Were it not for knowing her, admiring her, and yes as corny as it sounds, wanting to be like her, I wouldn't have even dreamed of a military career.

    Never has she once said to me, "I think you should join," However she has supported my recent decision, and she's the only one. Even a close friend of mine, now retired, with a 20yr Air Force career, doesn't support me whole heartedly.

    But I feel strongly about it. I love writing and have a Bachelor's in Creative Writing and would like to enlist in the Air National Guard as a public affairs enlistee /military journalist.

    No one understands my decision, especially my family. They make the most ridiculous comments and one conversation in particular left me feeling talked down to. I think mostly they're afraid I might be deployed, but I think if that does happen I will take it in stride. I figure millions have before me and am I so "special" that they put their lives/necks on the line and I get to shy away from it?

    Okay, I've gone on for long enough now, so one last thing:)

    I think if it's something you feel strongly about you should go for it. When all is said and done it's your life and I believe that no one knows better what's right for you than you do.

    Here's to Wanna Be Air Force Women:)



    Maybe you can let me know what you decide.

    May 30, 2008
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