Joining the military is an excellent way to serve your country and defend our right to freedom. The big question is, will joining the military replace a higher education. The answer is NO. The military will offer some training but often that training may not be of much value when you decide to leave the military. FOR EXAMPLE: If you were in artillery, infantry, or clerical how far do you think those skills learned will take you? Keep in mind those skills were for a military lifestyle not a civilian lifestyle.
The Department of Defense knows the importance of an education, that is why education programs like the GI Bill, Montgomery Bill, and other funding for education is part of the benefit package for enlisting. In fact the military encourages higher education and without it promotions will be less likely to occur. Why? Simply because you will not have enough points to get that promotion without the education credits. Today's military is looking for a quality service man or woman; not necessarily quantity. The funds and opportunities are available for you to attend college, but you must be willing to make that personal investment in you, your education, and your future. Just think, the Officers in the military ALL have college degrees or attended Military Academies. These are leaders. Even the higher ranking enlisted non-commissioned officers will have that college background.
Allow the Military to help you achieve your desired goals in life. However, do not be mislead into believing it is an alternative to higher education. The choice is yours: Take advantage of the education benefits you have earned , or allow those valuable benefits to be wasted. Set your goals, stay focused, and Remember, Marlene says: make it happen.
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