My life's going nowhere at the minute, so I'm reconsidering an old desire to join the Air Force. My dreams of becoming a sodding Eurofighter pilot have finally been squashed, so I have been thinking about applying to become a Medic.
I will be taking a trip down to the local recruitment office to hear their sales pitch, but I am also interesting in hearing first hand experiences from the people who are in it, or have been.
Not necessarily as a medic, or even in the AF, I'd just like an idea of what military life has to offer... whether it was worth it, whether you regretted it, or it was the best thing you ever did, etc.
I'm especially interested in the initial 12 week recruit training and what this involves, as I've heard nothing but stories about how this is the hardest, toughest part where they try and break you down and build you back up again how they want you to be.
I had a short spell in the Air Cadets and whilst I did well, I did find it just a little bit naff. I intend on gaining some medical experience by joining St. John for a while and learning as much as I can there, if I am to go ahead with this idea. I wouldn't join for a year or so yet, as it's such a big decision and I want to be sure I still feel the same way about it in time. Though considering I've been thinking about it for a fair few years now, I think this may be likely.
I also need an understanding and open-minded person with knowledge of the military, or connections with someone who does to give me a PM as I have something to ask, and due to the nature of it, a public forum is not a wise place to talk about it.
Wow, I've written a lot. Sorry to have rambled on. In short, I'd like to hear your experiences and whether you would recommend that lifestyle.
Thanks a lot!![]()
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