Reply to Thread

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

Message: <blockquote data-quote="KOPBET" data-source="post: 3686039" data-attributes="member: 4153">I'm not questioning your son's desire to be in the USAF Security Police, but I would offer this advice. He should follow his heart but do so making an informed decision. If he doesn't decide to make the AF a career, then choose a career field that will serve him well as a civilian if he gets out. If he doesn't like the Security Police job (it has its downsides), then having something to fall back on as a civilian is golden. When I was in, it was common for those who failed in tech school to transition to either the motor pool or the SPs. I chose basic electronics (I was good at it) and it served me well after I got out. I got a job with a major mainframe company and later moved into information security making 6 figures in income. It was a lifelong career that got its basis from my experience and discipline in the computer maintenance field in the USAF. I really do wish though I had worked on a degree and had completed my education while I could. Take advantage of any college benefits that are available while they are available. For me, the GI bill was available for 10 years after separation. I have no idea what is available today. Good luck to him and I wish him well.</blockquote>