As a military aircrew wanna-be. I would definitely join up and I intend to. Its all I've ever wanted to do!
There seems to be a lot of negativity about the service these days from some of the ex-serving guys and gals on here. I understand your reasons for it. The Forces have changed a large amount from the looks of things since the Cold war days.
From my perspective, I wouldn't know what those days were like. Unfortunately I never will. I can only read threads of the types of things that happened on here from you guys who served in the different eras. Some have given me some great laughs reading. I'm sure when I join up (if I get selected) I will have a fantastic time and will love it. The Forces still seem to offer a great lifestyle with opportunities that civvi street simply cannot compete with! I'd be mad not to attempt joining.
Plus what else is a young lad studying a Bsc Mathematics to do for a career? I don't fancy being a teacher all my life!
Chris.