[JERRY2KONE]

FIREWIRE has been passing on some good info(way to go), and with my experience he is telling you pretty much like it is. There are pros and cons to every situation and nothing is for free. In order to make a good career out of the military or anything else for that matter you have to work pretty hard at it and make the best of it. I have learned an aweful lot from my 20+ years in the US Navy, and I can tell you that the training I received not only opens a lot of doors for me now, but once people see my work ethic and the level of expertice that I bring to the table from that training I gain the respect that I deserve. Not just for the 20+ years I served, but from the knowledge and experience that I bring to the job no matter what the job is. I have had a ton of technical training in a lot of different areas, but very little college education. I never liked the whole bookwork side of school and had no desire to spend 4 to 6 years in a classroom.

I am a hands on guy, and the military gives that to you, and then throws you right into situations that give you some serious responsibilities as a leader/supervisor that will test you to the limits of your own character. It is overwhelming at first, but the best of people rise to the top pretty quickly. Just like anything else you will surprize yourself sometimes as we are all much more able then we give ourselves credit for sometimes. Don't be afraid of the commitment level or the responsibility positioning. It all works out as long as you put yourself out there and take some calculated risks. This is your life man. Take the reigns and go for it. Wheather it is college or the military or whatever don't be hesitant and waste valuable time and money.