Originally posted by Marjeta
1) In my opinion either Navy or Air Force. I don't know whether they look at your degree when they place you. You have to get a good score on the ASWAB test. The people with the highest scores usually get a chance to work in the nuclear field, which is the hardest (US Navy).

2) I can tell you what I know. My husband is in the Navy (he's a recruiter) and it becomes part of your life whether you want it or not.
Enlisted and Officer ranks are different. As an enlisted member you climb the enlisted ranking, starting from Seaman/Airman/Private (E1) up to E9 - Master Chief Petty Officer/Sergeant Major etc. I do not know how advancing rank would be any different in case of not being a citizen though.

3) Usually 4 years. After that you decide whether to leave the service or re-enlist.

Note that when you join the military as a PR you don't have the same options as a citizen might (job-wise) due to security restrictions. A recruiter also normally cannot guarantee you a specific job as this is determined later in the process of joining.

My husband occasionally writes on a military forum: http://usmilitary.about.com/mpboards.htm
It's pretty informative so you might wanna check that out.

Originally posted by Mrtravelkay
Karakatiza wrote:

    >>1) Which
    >>>Military Branch is more suitable for people
    >
    > with college degrees or
    >
    >>>advanced education (M.S. and
    >
    > Ph.D.)
    >
    >>Define "more suitable". There are jobs for intelligent
    >
    > people in all
    >
    >>branches.
    >>The one branch that utilizes higher
    >
    > education the most. But, perhaps, you are right. There are intelligent
    > jobs in all military branches. Not to discriminate, but there were some
    > topics here that claim the US Air Force is the most high tech.

What high tech jobs does the USAF offer that the Navy doesn't?
Look at it this way..

The Air Force has computers. The Navy has computers
The Air Force has cryptologists.. So does the Navy
The Air Force has fighter Jets... So does the Navy (and the most
technological landings)
The Navy has nuclear powered ships.. What is the USAF equivalent?

p.s. the airforce has nicer bases than the navy!!! from what I hear, each one has a golf course

Originally posted by Mrtravelkay
culverabbie wrote:

    > holy cow! im just glad that they included the
    > coast guard in the original post!!! my hubby is an officer/pilot in the
    > coast guard, if you want to hear more about this wonderful service - pm
    > me!!!

I am a bit biased into thinking the US Navy has the best air force in
the country. It takes more skill to land on a carrier deck.

Until recently, I don't remember new stories about the USCG's role in
Iraq, but I recently saw a new report of someone getting killed in Iraq
that was in the CG. In my brief 5 year USN career, I met quite a few
Coast Guard people as they attended the same classes attended and taught.

    >
    > abbie
    >
    > p.s. the airforce has nicer bases than the navy!!! from
    > what I hear, each one has a golf course
    >

Not every AF base has a golf course, just like every Army post doesn't
have ocean view condos and sailboats (for those who remember Private
Benjamin). I have never been assigned to a Naval Base that didn't have a
Golf Course there or at some other base in the area. I have seen some
good and bad AF and Navy bases.

Originally posted by Mrtravelkay
culverabbie wrote:

    > I guess that I'm biased - I think
    > that the Coast Guard has the best "air force!"
    > my hubby is flying
    > helicopters (they land on carriers too! )

I don't think I ever saw a coastie jet due a carrier landing.