[SuzyQue]

I can only address your question #1 - I suspect that Barama will affect the AF and the Marines less than the Navy and Army. I would not recommend the latter two right now, but i would think the AF will be OK.

[Kackikat]

Are you willing to risk Obama controlling your life, and as Commander-in-Chief he does. Any military decisions he makes, and he has made some hasty and unbelievable ones already financially, his plans can impact your life once you take that oath. If this is just about a job, then why not consider an agency and move for the right opportunity, since the AF will move you anyway. If children are involved, then think twice before leaving them for Afghanistan or worse.

[GAB-1955]

The Coast Guard will also be fairly well off. Because of the great work they did after Katrina, and because they don't appear to be fighting in Southeast Asia (although they are), they are the Democrats’ favorite service. One of the expenditures in the Porkulus bill is for a new Arctic icebreaker for the Coasties.