Many people interested in technical and computer fields join the military just for the education. You can get a college education in these fields while in the military, or you can take advantage of the Montgomery GI Bill and other benefits after you serve your active duty to get your education paid for by the government.
Either way, while you serve your country, you’ll be doing military jobs that give you experience with technical equipment that you can’t get in a standard tech education. It’s hands-on training that gives you an edge. You’ll also receive classroom education about the equipment and techniques you’ll be using in your military jobs. While this might not be part of your college education, every bit of training and education you get will help you both in active duty and as a veteran.
You’ll also be working with top of the line, highly specialized equipment, most of which civilians never have a chance to work with. This also gives you an edge, both while getting your education and while entering the workforce. The combination of fast-paced on-the job training, classroom education and experience working with high quality equipment gives you an advantage over other technical students when you attend college, as well as graduates when you enter the job market.
