Want to work behind a camera. Not sure which branch is right for me.
I’ve always known I was into more creative stuff like film and movies. I’ve always wanted to get into animation and have a technical idea of what I’m making.
So far, I’ve found jobs in each branch:
Army: 46S and 46V
Marines: COMMSTRAT
Navy: Mass Communications
Air Force: Public Affairs
When considering what I want to do, I plan on going to college when I’m out and pursue something like film and music, really anything that interests me.
Right now, I’m at a stage in my life where I understand the importance of having my solitude and need to recharge from friends, family, and work…so it makes sense to go where this is a little more likely to attain.
I don’t like the idea of living on a boat, so I don’t think the Navy would be right for me. Living where you work doesn’t sound right for what I want.
The Army seemed kinda meh to me every time I visited the recruiters. I didn’t really feel to magnetized or incentivized by them.
The Marines seem cool, but it seems like they get less privacy and less resources. I didn’t have much growing up, so I really want to go where I can utilize all the opportunities I can.
I think the Air Force is the most correct choice to me. It’s a good balance between living on land, you can potentially get your own room, and things are a little more lax there.
Posted Aug 13, 2026, 4:11 PM UTC