Talks of military

[ushiwakafox]

So my SO has always tossed the idea of joining the military around, and since my dad is in town (he is in the air force) he's stressed how important it is to at least see a recruiter to answer his questions and whatnot so he can really decide yes or no. He's at a point in his life where he's about to finish his degree, and I think he's approaching a crossroads right now. Military is a great career option - you got free medical care, you get to travel the world, you have job security, and other benefits. And up until now I've been all for it, and even talked to him about seeing a recruiter while my dad's in town. He likes the idea, but I just remembered one thing - he has to deploy eventually. And I won't be there to "protect" him. My dad has gone on a lot of deployments in his life, and he's never been hurt at all. But what if the worst happens to my SO?
I guess what I'm looking for is some words of reassurance.

[Tooki]

What branch does he want to go into? I highly doubt he would go near the frontline if he joins the Navy or Air Force.

And even then, it depends on what he wants to do.

[ushiwakafox]

He's looking at Air Force, which I know isn't that involved in front line but there are always threats. But you're right, depending on his job he may not be anywhere near danger. He's majoring in computer and electronics so maybe he wouldn't be too involved in that kind of stuff.
Thanks, I'm feeling more level headed now X)

[Tooki]

He's looking at Air Force, which I know isn't that involved in front line but there are always threats. But you're right, depending on his job he may not be anywhere near danger. He's majoring in computer and electronics so maybe he wouldn't be too involved in that kind of stuff.
Thanks, I'm feeling more level headed now X)

You're welcome!

I doubt he will go near the frontline in that case. I figure he would spend his time on base.

[princessmeg1328]

I sent both my father and my brother to the war in Iraq, and they both came back fine. I think it's a slim chance that anything would happen to him if he were to deploy. Even if he did deploy, he could get deployed to Korea or somewhere else. He would have even less of a chance to have anything happening to him. Just remember that deployment does not necessarily equal war (although I'm sure you're aware of this!). This has often been my experience, but it was with the Army so it might be a little different than the Air Force.
If he did get sent to war, I doubt he would go anywhere near the frontline due to his major. Would he go to officer school? I think officers spend even less time on the battlefield. Don't quote me on that one though because I'm not 100% sure.

[ushiwakafox]

Just remember that deployment does not necessarily equal war

That's a good point, I'll try to keep that in mind.
I guess I was so nervous because my dad's in the air force and he's been deployed a lot in the past and he's had some close calls. But thinking about it now, my dad's job required him to be more involved in base security. My SO's job would probably keep him in a safer place
Thanks guys! I feel much better now

[Manoek]

My SO wants to go to the Navy, so ya I totally understand how you feel.. Also because his dad and grandfather had PTSD after deployments.
But I try not to worry untill he really get's approved and stuff or else I would have been worried for nothing, and that is just a waste of time

[ushiwakafox]

I have a tendency to waste entire days and nights worrying about things that might not even happen. He hasn't even seen a recruiter next lol. My dad's in town for a few days and he said that he would go with my SO to a recruiter. My SO doesn't have any family with military history so this is all new to him. I actually talked to my dad today about my concerns and I'm actually really excited about it all now.
I really need to stop freaking out all the time.