I'm considering enlistment in the military, and i'd like to know everyones...

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...opinion on which is best? For lack of better words, I lack moral fiber. I've been considering enlisting for not only the stable career and title, but for a sense of purpose. What better way than to dress for the occasion? I do not possess any current knowledge about which branch of military would be better suited for me, but i'm looking to enlist and delve into the medical field. Once i've completed my time I wish to pursue a degree in pharmacology. My problems now arise. I've been with my girlfriend (yes we've all heard this) for close to six years now. She's actually pressed me to enlist as well, but she doesn't know as much about it as she thinks. In her mind, i enlist and play g.i. joe, and she gets to follow me like it's been for our last six years. In no way is she holding me back, she's finalizing her last year in graphic design and for once i'd like to meet her financially. I intend to marry her, naturally. And will do so. My questions are, if I seek a degree in pharmacology, what branch is a better choice? Taking that into effect, what branch is a better choice if I per-say choose not to be away from her for up to six months at a time?
I don't know much of this information, I wish I knew so much more. The only advice i've been given from a personal friend I know who enlisted is "If you don't want to lose her, marry her now."
Any advice would help.
And for the gleaming tough-guy 'I've been enlisted for 40 years and pity you' crowd, please do me a solid and not waste key strokes.
Thank you guys :)
 
You can strike out the Marines right now, since they don't have Medical personnel.

The two big ones are the MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) 68W, or Health Care Specialist in the Army, and the Hospital Corpsman "rating" (Navy term for an MOS) in the Navy.

(Edit: Both are your typical Combat Medic. 68W can work in the field or at a hospital. Hospital Corpsman or "HM" can work with the Marine Corps in the field, or on a Hospital Ship, or on a regular hospital.)

Either one would well prepare you. The Navy is very much into education, though regardless of the branch you choose, you'll need to go on (at minimum) 6-month deployments.

For what it's worth, the Army likes to do 12 to 15-month deployments.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081003041717AApJvdJ

Good luck!
 
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