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I am 20 years old, a college sophmore, and will be graduating from college with a Bachelor's in Public Health in two years. I am set on joining the military as an officer. I am considering all branches, though I am leaning toward Air Force and Coast Guard. I am confused about officer specialities and placement. When I graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, then go to OCS, what officer speciality will I be put in, and do I go to training for 6 months or someting after OCS? Thanks in advance for you help and advice.
Logic would tell you that they would try to place you in a Public Heath position. What you need to do is make these folks tell you what you will be going in for. They ahve that ability, dont let them just simply find a home for you. Keep in mind that as an officer they can place you just about anywere they need you, but you have to come in under some kind of specialty. Get back with your officer accessions folks with the Air Force and the CG and make them give you the answers you seek... If not look into another service
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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