Veterans, we are conducting a nationwide poll to see which military branch veterans think is best. Please submit your answer below, thanks for voicing your opinion!
Veterans, we are conducting a nationwide poll to see which military branch veterans think is best. Please submit your answer below, thanks for voicing your opinion!
I cannot vote. My grandfather was Navy; my father was Air Force, an uncle was Coast Guard and I was Army. Another grandfather was FBI.
I had the privilege of serving in three branches. Marines, Air Force, and Army. I value them all equally, as I learned some very valuable lessons in each. Another thing to take into consideration is that members of ALL branches take the same oath, have the same primary mission, go wherever they are sent, and do whatever they are told to do. At least that is how it was for me in the 28 years I was serving.
Great perspective!
When the crap hits the fan, the first question is “Where is the nearest Carrier”
go Navy!
Unless you need to hold ground. Go Army!
I disagree with the results of this poll. The U.S. Coast Guard is by far the best military service of all. Why? Because in my 26 years in the CG we had to work and live with hand me down ships from the Navy that should have been scuttled after WWII, live in WWII facilities, encounter life threatening conditions in medivac/search and rescue missions along with daily drug interdictions on the high seas. The CG has the highest standards for enlistment compared to the other branches. Even today, we are still working with WWII ships and equipment. We never complain like the other branches for not having the newest equipment, updated living conditions, being on call 24/7. With only 35k personnel the CG has more responsibilities than any other service. Our duties extend worldwide and we are the only military service that can arrest on the high seas. SEMPER PARATUS!
June 1966 to April 1970 SGT. USAF E5 Weapons Load Crew Leader on F-4’s (best bird in the sky then!) Many days we loaded 20-22 hours a shift! In all type of weather! (my feet still remind me of the rain!!) I would have re-enlisted..but the politics among the officers was a joke!! Especially between the Lts! I have friends in the Army, Marines and the Navy also!! We all bust balls…but if we got a call to help one of us…we all would be there in a heart beat! Also I have another extended family…”Patriot Guard Riders’ as Ride Captain..for over 12 years! Over 275,000 members nationwide! We stand for the fallen. I’m guessing 70% of us are military. No dues.n.just show up when you want to! Sign on our website: http://www.pgr.org God Bless you and all our veterans….hope to see you on the ‘flag line’ soon!’
F-4 was my career…. Love that double ugly kick as$ Phantom! It was a privilege to keep them flying!
I joined the Air Force at a time in my life when I needed stability and I wanted to be a part of group who service was for the country. I was able to travel. I worked as a Nurse in so many different areas. My greatest of them all was in the roll as a Health Promotion Fight Commander. I know during that time of my career many troops were helped with their wellness. I have been retired for quite some time now, but I will always love my Air Force life and career!
Salutes Commander
USAF Sgt Greg Sheldon
MOS: 46250
Weapon of Choice: F4 Phantom Jet!
1966-70
Retired Air Force Msgt (E- 7) 22+ yes. Was in Civil Engineer,. Pest Management. 73-96 best job in the military bar none. Best scrounger in Panama & Philippines
I put in my 4 years with the Air Force and 2 years Reserve. My father was career Air Force or I would have put in more than 4 years. Lived half of my life in Europe. I would not trade the education and what I saw and did in Europe for anything. I speak French and German and currently learning Russian! Had an unbelievable life and love every minute of it and so thankful for what God has given me!
Well I was a Force Recon Marine for under 30 and Retired E-9 & 7 Combat Duty Stations and Emerald Shellback. Joined at 17 years old. Chewed dirt in Afghanistan, Iran and Some other Places. Seen other Navy Veterans day Navy but it’s sad that a Marine can do Their Program like Buds, Island Sere! Come out Top 10 and it’s Nice having a Suba Bubble and Gold Jump Wings.
I joined the Coast Guard because I scored high enough. Still serve as a volunteer. Helping the Navy from getting lost.
I agree!!!
10yr Active Duty Air Force and 10yrs Washington State Air National Guard. I have loved my entire career. It is difficult to say which branch is best over the other because we all have our specific mission sets and capabilities. I’d like to think that all branches excell in their respective domains. I have the utmost respect for all my brothers and sisters in arms regardless of branch or duties. We are all important. Except politicians masquerading as officers. Other than the fact that the military has lost its way and no longer views itself as a warfighting organization… I’d gladly do it all over again.
I am a Disabled Army Veteran and you put in words exactly what is in my heart, I will always have my Military Brothers six.
Dwayne Quinn, I am a career Marine USMC-R. The Marine Corps, Is the best 2nd to none. We are the oldest branch of the military services.
Dream on…The Army was the first accredited defensive branch of the military. Next came the Navy, the Air force was born out of the Army and the Marines came out of the Navy. The Coast Guard is our boarder military on the seas. And let us not forget the Space Force, not just to protect the United States, but the world as well. I hope you learned something from a fellow veteran. Really to know that all veteran are the best, because we served in defense of the United States, the best country in the world.
You just informed me on something I didn’t know I served 6 years in the army three years 17c and three years 13f
Retired 20 year Army Veteran
I am an Air Force veteran.
If I were to do it all over again I would join
the Army n learn to be a chopper pilot.
I am an Air Force veteran. 12 years of AF. Service and 4 years of Army Service. Got out on a medical discharge. . I love Military Life and seeing different countries.
I CANNOT STATE ONE OVER ANOTHER. I AM NOT A VETERAN BUT HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO AND OUTLIVED 4 MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY. THEY ALL JOINED OR WORKED WITH SEVERAL OTHER MILITARY OUTFITS.. THE LEADERS HAVE BEEN SO PLACED IN AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN FOR THE ELECTED OFFICIALS THAT THERE IS NOT MUCH MILITARY TRAINING TO DO THEIR BEST FOR THEIR BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND AMERICA.
I am a retired Marine and I love the SeaBees
There real is only one part of the military that is involved in all the branches operations in combat, and we don’t get any Love until you realize what we are really doing. That is The Navy SEA BEEs and the Navy hates us and the Army and Marines Love Us, the Coasties and Air Force think we are just a bunch of drunks. The Special Operator’s that work with us think we are just down right CRAZY.
I graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1967, and served my four years, so the Navy gets my vote overall. But the Marines are my personal heroes, because they get the most dangerous assignments and accomplish them with steel nerves and plenty of guts. Many of my classmates at USNA went Marine and shipped off to Vietnam almost before the ink was dry on their diplomas! Sadly, many of them didn’t return. Semper Fi!
I am a retired army vet of 25 years .When I first joined the Army I was all about army we were the best and we would fight other branches of service at various duty stations , But now that I am older and a little smarter I listen to what all my veterans who tell stories from all branches . Kudos to all my veterans in all branches.!
Leave no doubt, when things get rough call in the Corps. Nuff said.
It’s very unfortunate that most folks are impacted by uniforms or bases where folks are stationed. However the real deal is,who is ready to move out on a limited time frame and are ready to do the do when the time comes. 31/2 years in the Corps. did it for me. From the jungles of Nam to the watch post at Gitmo we had to stand tall and fast.
I give big ups to my brothers in all branches that served this country. But a very big ups to those who like me went to the USMC to serve
No question about about anything. JUST SEND THE MARINES IN. Nuff said.
Question asks which “military” organization is best. Question automatically eliminates the Air Farce & Navy! Army & Marine Corps do not have cushy beds or mid-rats when deployed. Army & Marines look enemy in their eyes before dispatching with “extreme malice”!
Army
All pay grades were paid same across each of the services. Sorry you weren’t smart enough to qualify for Air Force or any of the jobs. Maybe another reason why the Air Force treat’s its personnel like adults and affords them privacy…. Somewhat!!!
Yea yea… Don’t down another service because it makes you sound like a fool..each service has a specific mission to accomplish..Marines live the cushy ride we give them and don’t forget about our beloved Navy Corpsman.. And remember who signs your check lil brother.
I served in the Army for six years with two tours of duty in Vietnam and one tour in Korea. I was stationed in Washington DC. Alaska. Fort Riley Kansas. Fort Lewis Washington and Fort Ord California and I spent the last six months in the Army Hospital in Denver called Fitzimons. It was a heck of a ride.
Well all are unique in their own way but as far as comfort and nice duty stations and the upkeep of their bases I would have to say Air Force and Navy got it best but I am a former soldier as were my late dad and my older sister I served faithfully and proudly 8 years on active duty and spent most of that deployed with 3rd BN 15th Infantry as a medic in 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, GA
I served in the US Marine Corps and the US Army I’m the person ask who is the best. The Army. has more personal and will win this survey. I prefer to be a
US Marine Second to None.
All branches are the best… extremely talented men and women…
I served USCG (Saudi), USN (Joint Endeavor), USAF (Noble Eagle), and then was converted to the USSF…
Loved them all… an army recruiter gave me an army T-shirt one day… and said… hopefully, you will serve in the correct service…
TSGT Baker
I am a marine and always will be. I love the marine corps for what it stands for.
Semper Fi Marine 🇺🇸
Great to see so many patriotic comments. I served in Coast Guard from 1959 to 1999. Continuous active duty. Job satisfaction was superior. With a peacetime mission the USCG can’t be beat.
You can not say which military branch is the best we all had and have different jobs and duties to do
and in times of the problem, all branches are called to help each other I was in the Army a Vietnam
Veterans and we all were there for each other.
You are right
I fully agree with you Larry Thomas. ALL branches are necessary for our Department of Defense. I was USAF for four years and nobody owes me a living. Thank you Mr. President Lincoln and the VA for benefits.
I agree all branches are necessary, however, since the Marines are part of the Navy, that gives the Navy a total of 40% and so the most important is the NAVY.
LARRY WE ALL HAD OUR JOBS AND SERVING OUR COUNTRY WAS THE JOB
I served 10 years active Duty with the Corps Force Recon, another 10 as reserve with Air Force OSI, and deployed with the Army as a civilian contractor in Operation IOF. I feel I am qualified to comment on which is best I would like to put finally put this argument to rest. The space force is to young to young and untested to be considered. The coast Guard is nothing short of being land locked Sailors, Webster defines a squid as a lower form of Marine life, and Army stands for AIn’t Ready for Marines Yet. That leaves the Marines on top! In all seriousness I agree with all my brothers and sisters who honorably served their country when called upon and left their comments. I would be proud to go into combat with anyone from our Armed Forces. Semper Fi to all those who served.
I can tell you no branch of the military is better than the other because they are all backed by the United States Government. I can say this because I was in the US Air Force and the US Marines. Thanks
So true, no one branch can do i all, all must and do work together for common defense of the nation.
GDM Air Force
You are so right. USAF Vietnam Vet
Hey there army infantry 11 bravo, love it my only regret not doing 20 years. Under this administration probably would off gone a wall serve under Regan best time ever.
Agree good sir.. not under this administration for sure. USN 1980 -1992
when I was a child, I always wanted to be a Marine & did so & was proud to do so. wouldn’t serve under this president but proudly did under Regan & would have under Trump as well. so glad to serve my, nation.
Served in the NAVY. Enjoyed it very much! looked forward to the MED. We should do like Isreal, all high school graduates into the armed services! Learn dicipline and RESPECT!! No such thing with the kids nowadays! No action for me, went in ,in ’76 out in ’77! Medical discharge, Type 1 Diabetes! VA has come a LONG way since then! They treat me Well!!
They are all the best. Each one has a specific mission and each one has a special person preforming that mission.
All services are good however I’m proud to have served with USMC 1970-73 Force Recon and proud the Marine Corps celebrates its birthday every year, other services don’t have that loyalty! Semper Fi
Force Recon–Bad ass dude. That’s what I thought I would do in the Corps (1965-1969 RVN 1967) The Marine Corps had other thoughts. They told me I wanted to be a helicopter mechanic. Loved the Corps, hated being a mechanic.
Welcome home Victor.
Semper Fi brother
We are one TEAM one FIGHT. The armed forces are under attack from within. The onslaught of social justice experiments by politicians has begun to permeate our beloved services and diminish the lethality and capabilities of all branches. The last politically untouched department (DOD) of the federal government has been weakened greatly by politicians who care more about divisive stunts than protecting our borders and winning wars. SAD that they don’t pay the same price as American’s who protect the country when called upon.
Semper Fi
MSgt USMC Ret.
22 years.
I’m Air Force CMSGT, retired. Completely support and agree with your comments. We all play our vital part in defending this nation. I’m afraid some of the politically appointed higher officers and others have become corrupted and are weakening our National Security. This WOKE/equity movement is a cancer. And yes, Semper Fi.
Very well said, i could not have done it better myself.
Semper Fi
SGM Army
Currently Serving 33yrs and counting.
I served 4 years, 1959 to 1962, as a Hospital Corpsman. After boot camp I remained in Great Lakes for training and for land duty I was transferred to NAAS, Saufley Field, Pensacola, Florida.This was the initial training location for all aviation flight canadates.I was busy in the dsipensary at sick call, responding to air craft accidents and many other medical incidents.For sea duty I was transferred to Camp Lejune., N.C.for Field Med. Service. training.I was now a FMS corpsman.(BEST PART OF MY ENLISTMENT) I served in the Cuban Blockade on LST Talbit County and other military assignments.
I can’t believe that you asked a Jarhead that question. AMAZING, LOL 😆
I thought the Navy was great. Did 22 years from 87 to 09. Everyone has their own ideas about which one the best. I think all branches are needed to keep the United States great and free. Without each and everyone we wouldn’t be a free Nation like we are today. I think everyone should be in the military even if it is only for 2 years because you come out a better person what ever branch your in.
You are 100%
CORRECT!!!
I totally agreed
Which ever branch you served in is most likely your choice for “best branch” I served in the Army and Alaska Air National Guard. All my brothers and sisters who served deserve to be recognized and all branches are the “BEST”
Great job my brothers and sisters
My choice was the “NAVY” cuz ,I spent 22 yrs and retired MCPO however, I believed the different services are all the same. The different is on the motivation and and dedication of those who served to protect the freedom and defend this country!!!!
I served in the Navy,my other siblings served army, air force,and marines,the respect really goes to my mother who had 5 of her children in serving their country at same time period, family tradition goes on as I mentioned with 3 nephews serving in the army now,
Thanks mom!
Served from 66 to 68 Vietnam 5th Special Forces
Have to say my unit by far is and was the best de oppresso liber
SSGT Ed Petok Bronze Star recipient/ and purple heart
God bless all that served and do
Good deal I was in dong ha 😄
I served in the navy and I feel it was the best branch of the armed services, for me.
But everyone has there own belief’s in which armed services was the best.
I served in the Army for over 20 years. However, in my view, there is no best branch. They all compliment each other and serves their purpose and missions. That is the reason we have different military branches. Every branch is eququally essential to our nation’s defense.
Excellent reply!
You are exactly right. It is why we call all of us the Armed Forces. Unity is critical in all human endeavors.
The best and one of the oldest is the Navy! Retired 28 YOS! allowed me to do more, be more and become more in this life, I credit this life experences better than college with real life worldly exposure to cultures, sights and sounds of experiences. Service across and with other services was a life changing!
My father was in the army air corps flew over 70 missions as a Capt on a B-24. I join the United States Air Force reserve in 1989 served until 2001. I love the Air Force I think it’s the best. But the toughest without question in my mind is the United States Navy seal
The Airfoce is by far the best Branch in the military
Great staff at the VA. Very caring. Great communication with the patients. Thanks for all your great help 👍
“CAN DO” with the SEABEES . Best Navy experience. Ist Tracks VEHBN Camp Schwab, Okinawa, tough training but worth it. afloat with the USN. best travel experience. Overall, every service has there ups and downs. Bottom line is how we Vets are treated by our government now which is mediocre at best,
I served 24 years in the AirForce. Each branch of the military has its own unique challenges and accomplishments. Our country needs us all. Yay to the USA!!
I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July 1965 right out of high school. Because a great U.S. Navy hero once said, ask not what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your country. JFK speech, 1961, I was in boot cam at age 19 and at age 20 was in Vietnam where i served 2 campaigns. After that I ended up a a USAF base, Kindley AFB, Bermuda servicing P3 Orion ASW’s. The Air Force base was the best, had a maid for monthly service on base. PO2 (E-5 got out in 1971. Should have made it a career but didn’t want to push my luck in going back to Nam. Go Navy!
Drafted in 1969 RETIRED in 1996 almost the best years of only second to Jrotc
I served in the Army from 1994 to 2003. It ❤️ was the greatest experience of my life. It was tough but helped build my character even stronger. Wouldn’t change that time or friends I made for anything 💯
I served in the USAF from 1960 to 1964. From basic training in Texas, I went to Minot AFB in North Dakota. Served as Air Policeman, 1st in security, then Law Enforcement, then in the AP administrative office for the SNCOIC. 1963 sent to Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam, served as Desk Sergeant. All accommodations were the best including the chow halls. I made friends with men from all service branches. As a veteran of the Air Force, I vote it the best. However, the Marine Corp has the best Class A uniform plus they are Semper Fi for life. My father served in the USMC as a Corporal during WWII. I have found that veterans no matter what branch they served in are all loyal to each other.
In 1963 people were being drafted. Elvis had to sit in Germany (away from his multimillion a year job).
Rather than do the same ( I’m not a millionaire), I joined the Army. The Air Force and Navy both had the downside of being about a mile above solid ground if something went wrong. Since everyone on “the other side” could punch a hole in my cotton shirt, I selected tanks. A few months later, most people my age were being drafted for Vietnam. I wasn’t sent (even though I volunteered) because I was told that “we don’t need tanks over there”.
I stayed in for 30 years (Active, National Guard, and Reserve) because I enjoyed being with my peers.
4 years close to the end of Vietnam, Air Force we had housing like motel rooms and the chow hall was the best.
We are all on the same side. Cooperation always beats divisiveness. Interservise rivalry is more of a game than anything else. There has been a “YAY,TEAM!” idea for a long time, and it works. GGUNG-HO!,OOOORAH! etc.
Served USMC three years, First Marine Division, Fifth Marines.
Korean Vet.
Sgt . E5.
Marine Corps discipline, and loyalty to the Marine Corps is unsurpassed.
When they say “Once a Marine always a Marine”. They mean it.
That is preaching the gospel, we are all in this to gather, all the service branches have there special skills but when the rounds are coming down range I am sure glad that I have my Marine Corps brothers and sisters around me. 1979-1994 active duty.
ALL THE MILITARY ARE REQUIRED AND THE BEST FOR THE UNITED STATES MILITARY, HOWEVER,
THE “UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS” HAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE GREATEST FORCE IN THE UNITED STATES! SERVED 1973 -1994 21 years, Retired.
AMEN! ENOUGH SAID!
AMERICAN MILITARY is the Best with out a doubt, does not matter which !
I agree with you. Retired USN here
Retired Air Force 69 thru 90
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these types of posts.
Nothing like a divisive question. Marine Corps 1960-68, Nam65 & 66. My butt was save by USAF many times, Navy many times. Favorites? All do our job to protect each other and to defeat the enemy. We are a team and there is no such thing as which is better. As a Marine I vote for all since WE are all the best at what we do.
Semper Fi
USMC served 1958-1961, Opened the the base Fatima on Okinawa
I was Navy 6 years. (submarines) for 4 years, 2 years surface (Navy Reserves).
Then I joined the Air Force Reserves for another 2 years.
Air Force quality of life was far superior to Navy.
However, I will always cherish my time in submarines for the experiences it gave me.
My time in the US Navy was the best. A warm place to sleep every night. Good food an good shipmates. I served on the USS Ranger CVA61
A Carrier from 1956-1960 we sailed the Med an West pac. Would do it again.
I AGREE.. WE ALL do the jobs charged with, and WE DO IT WELL!!!
Army,,75-78., I totally agree ., what a devisive question.,
It’s a “team” effort ., I couldn’t do what marines ., sailors ., pilots ., among all others that contribute to protect our way of life.
Thanks all for their service!
Retired, U.S. ARMY RESERVS, 21 years
For discipline and mission Marine Corp is the best, but for quality of life and family is the Air Force……Fly high
I AM NAVY THRU AND THRU BUT I AGREE WITH JUAN
ABOOUT FAMILY.. WHEN ASKED BY YOUNG PEOPLE WHICH BRANCH TO GO IN, I ADVISE NAVY FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BUT AIR FORCE FOR FAMILY STABILITY.
Navy has the best looking women. . . 🤗
Go Army!!! No man/woman left behind. Remembering the Indian Run during PT – turning the platoon around to catch the stragglers back up with the group; whether a two mile run or twelve mile road march. Cadence calling always encouraged and motivated troops to keep going until the end.
I SERVED IN NAM FROM 1968-TO 1970 WAS WOUNDED SEVERELY AND AM PROUD TO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMY DAK-TO.
Marines don’t have to catch stragglers cause we never have any
Semper Fi
I served in the U. S. Air Force (1982-1988).
Yet, I voted for the Marine Corps.
The Marines train harder, and their loyalty for each other is instilled for the rest of their lives.
In the Air Force, I’ve made friends that I’ve missed; but, the leadership is plagued with arrogant, ambitious, bureaucrats, who value their personal goals more than people.
Additionally, it’s obvious how much influence the other branches influence the Air Forces when comparing the pervious command structure with the current (“Chief Master Sargent”, -vs- “Command Chief Master Sargent”.
29-plus years, Navy, VN 66-68, Riverine Force 68. HHOOYYAAHH!!
army leads by example better than the rest no question we are the best in the past the present and of curse the future we are army !!!!!
Go army been rangers special operations
I’m retired Air Force. What makes our military great is the triad working together for an objective. It’s well known each military service has a job to do, a specific job. If we vote it’s for the branch we worked in, but it’s all of us who make America great. I had an Army buddy that said he couldn’t wait for the Air Force to soften up their targets. All our military are elite and have a specific job to do. This poll will not decide the best military branch because we all are the best in the world.
We’ll said
Semper Fi do or die
Excellent point.
My thoughts exactly!! 23 years Army.
CONCUR – RETIRED AF 63-89
June 1966 to April 1970 SGT. USAF E5 Weapons Load Crew Leader on F-4’s (best bird in the sky then!) Many days we loaded 20-22 hours a shift! In all type of weather! (my feet still remind me of the rain!!) I would have re-enlisted..but the politics among the officers was a joke!! Especially between the Lts! I have friends in the Army, Marines and the Navy also!! We all bust balls…but if we got a call to help one of us…we all would be there in a heart beat! Also I have another extended family…”Patriot Guard Riders’ as Ride Captain..for over 12 years! Over 275,000 members nationwide! We stand for the fallen. I’m guessing 70% of us are military. No dues.n.just show up when you want to! Sign on our website: http://www.pgr.org God Bless you and all our veterans….hope to see you on the ‘flag line’ soon!’
2 tours in Nam 1965 & 1966
Was in bootcamp when President Kennedy was killed Nov. 1963
Retired Army, 39 years
Retired Army, 39 years
Navy Veteran. Discharged in 1972
Escaped from Navy after 4 years. 1967
Retired Army 22 years
Retired Army for 39 year’s!