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What branch of the military should i go into if i want to be an amazing medic and someday a great doctor? I don't care how hard it will be.... I'm expecting that, but i want to be the best I can be.
Sara,
All of the services have good medical programs. It would be hard to say which one would be the best, instead the question which one will put you in a medical career field. Like when I was recruiting for the Air Force, we have medical careers available, but there is only a certain number that they weill give to the recruiting squadrons. All the rest are assigned at BMT.
What I would do is research each service and choode the onet hat fits you. The Air Force has a great program, but does the Air Force fit you?
HW
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Answers by Expert:
Howard Lorenz
Expertise
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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