USAFA or USMA

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I have been offered appointments to USAFA and USMA, but have been stressing over which service I should commit to (I recently posted on the USMA thread regarding my three appointments offers; but since then, I have narrowed it down to two)

For context, I plan on majoring in Biology/Life Science and am interested in branching in the following:
Air Force: RPA pilot, logistics, intelligence, acquisition
Space Force: intelligence, acquisition, space operations
Army: intelligence, logistics, medical corps, ordnance, quartermaster

My career interests are long-term officer (15+ years), medical (leaning towards dentistry), government (DoD).

These may be common stereotypes that I just heard of; but for myself, USAFA and the Air Force/Space Force are appealing in the sense that the quality of life and the prospects of becoming a long-term officer are better. On the contrary, I like how USMA and the Army are more prestigious, center values on people, and put greater emphasis on military training. I also think that I would enjoy both the technical and hands-on aspects that come with both academies.

I guess the question I really would like to ask is: If you were in my position, which decision would you make and why?

 

[MidCakePa]

You received very good advice in your other thread, so with respect, not sure why it's necessary to repeat that post. The advice will be the same. It really comes down to this:

One, whose mission and culture fit you best? Two, where would you be happier if you didn't get your #1 or #2 choice for MOS?

The fact is, both are prestigious, value their people greatly, provide great military training, and offer good long-term prospects for those who are deserving. Any differences are the equivalent of dancing on the head of a pin. Refer back to #1 and #2.

 

[T-37IP]

"On the contrary, I like how USMA and the Army are more prestigious, center values on people, and put greater emphasis on military training."

Not necessarily true. Prestigious is in the eye of the beholder. I promise the AF is full of training. And, outside of the Coast Guard, you will be hard pressed to find a more family friendly environment than the AF.

 

[Capt MJ]

The AF is known to emphasize quality of life for its people. It’s all where YOU fit in.

You don’t need to re-post the same post multiple times. People roam the new threads.

Hmmmm….isn’t USNA missing now?