If you can, join the Marines. I did, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Joining the air force is only for people who plan to use their service for political office or to spruce up a resume.

The Marines are for the people who want to deliver boot to ass.

Lol in terms of financial benefits all the branches are the same, you all get the same dd214 and g.i. bill provided you don't fuck it up.

Free college to get more knowledge and the ability to put you served on a resume.

The only real difference is the quality of life you'll have.

Also lol at "I joined the military to see the world"

I mean I did too, to meet new, bad people, and make them a lot less dangerous.

And as far as intangible rewards, you'll be the first in to fights, you'll be better trained, arguably worse equipped but you'll get the job done.

Basically if dark souls was a military branch it would be the Marines, there are easier, more pleasant experiences to be sure.

But after you go through Marine boot camp you can move to other branches without having to go through their boot camp with the exception of the coast guard and you usually pick up ranks while you do it

Ya and nobody really respects them for that reason lol.

When we landed in baghram the air force got hazard pay for us being there despite them being in the green zone

It's easy, it's for the people who are smart and don't want to actually fight.

With the exception of csar people air force guys are like meh.

Rah!