National Guard (do you know anyone in it?)

[Lady's Human]

Deployment times for the AF NG are different from the army. The USAF and USAFNG tend to have short deployments (90 days to 6 months) while the Army, USAR and ARNG deploy for 12-18 months. (The 18 month figure includes training time at the mobilization station)

As far as which branch to join, it all depends on what you want to do.

[finn's mom]

Deployment times for the AF NG are different from the army. The USAF and USAFNG tend to have short deployments (90 days to 6 months) while the Army, USAR and ARNG deploy for 12-18 months. (The 18 month figure includes training time at the mobilization station)

As far as which branch to join, it all depends on what you want to do.

That's what I keep hearing...that the deployment tours are shorter for Air Force. I'm not 100% sure what skills I want to be trained in, which is why this is just a consideration at this point, and it's not something I'm looking lightly into, either. It's been on my heart off and on for the last five years. I'd always leaned toward Army until speaking to several people on the subject. I am still planning to speak to an Army recruiter and possibly Navy and Marines, as well. I want to look at all my options for sure.