Quote Originally Posted by bafbrian
It all depends on what you want to do. Once you have your mind made up about that, then you can look at the various branches and see which one fits you. I enlist in the Georgia Army National Guard when I was in HS. Went to BCT at Ft. Benning. I spent 4 years as an enlisted.

At the same time, I earned my degree and got my commission. I have never regretted joining the Army. I feel this is what gives my life purpose.

If you do decide to join and do eventually want to become an officer, I say enlist first and learn the perspective of the enlisted side. In my opinion, I think it makes for a much better officer.
This is troof. Officers and enlisted personnel will respect you more when you have been on both sides.