text: anyone in the military please help me!? i am tring to decide what branch of the military to  join. i am wanting to know what branch has the best benefits and opportunities. please help. i'm a air force wife and think its the best for family benefits. it also seems that we currently have the shortest deployment times (good info if you want to career military and marry/ have kids). the housing is much better, but benefits are very similar to other branches. the biggest bonus to me is knowing my husband is serving in iraq, but is not on the front lines. the marines are very physical, the navy....big boat, lots of water, teeny living space. it just depends on your wants and personal phobias. but as a female i'd suggest air force. the thought of a female on the front lines and being prisoner/ tortured is just hard to think about. just listen to the other posters about not believing the recruiters. if i could find my hubby's, i'd strangle him!!! see if you can find a base near you, or put up a question her to talk to other military women in the branch you choose. personal experience is always better than a smooth talking recruiter. and check about benefits! signing bonuses and signing up for 6 yrs instead of 4 and getting more rank for doing it. and good luck! it can be a good career path, or just a chance to grow up and learn alot about yourself.