Book Description

JOINING THE MILITARY COULD BE THE ANSWER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR... Are you struggling with decisions like going to college or working full time? In The Military Experience: How It Can Impact Your Future, author Steven J. Crane shares his struggles pertaining to a career path, as a young adult. The decision by Crane to join the military was one of the BEST decisions of his life! Could it be the right choice for YOU? The book takes the reader through the process of joining the military, the differences between the military branches, what to expect in basic training, what to expect at your first duty station, experiences of military deployment, benefits you would receive, as well as potential cons of joining. Crane explains the benefits one can gain from joining the military are SUBSTANTIAL, including: guaranteed pay and potential bonuses, free housing, free medical and dental care, paid vacation, college tuition benefits, travel opportunities and advanced training options. By enlisting in the military, recruits over time will learn valuable skills and develop personal traits that are transferable to the civilian world, benefitting them regardless of what future path they choose. Some of the skills and traits the author refers to include: communication skills, teamwork, problem solving, DISCIPLINE, courage, conflict resolution, management, integrity, and adaptability. The author has spent twenty-five years in the banking industry with many of those years in senior management. He strongly believes his success is a direct result of the training he received as a young airman in the United States Air Force. As Crane addresses in the book, the military is not an easy path to take. However, the benefits and traits you can learn far outweigh the challenges one might experience and transfer to a civilian career. If you are a young adult struggling with making a decision what path to take after high school, this book is a quick read providing detailed information on a suitable option. Some people think college is their answer, yet the author shows how the military was his best option and how it continues today to benefit him in many ways. The education and experience one can experience in the military is invaluable. Crane took advantage of the college tuition assistance the military offers after fulfilling his military commitment.