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Got a 97 on my test, got high ACT/SAT scores. I am currently in the Navy ROTC program, thankfully I found out about it because my father was an officer for 23 years.
Ok what I'm about to say is biased... raised in the Navy and am in it myself so dont take offense.
The Air Force has the best houses/bases/etc, but also the smallest budget. They are kind of the Cadillac of the forces, comfterble for the riders but takes a while to get started.
The Navy (non-aviation) is more like the reliable truck. A lot of the equipment dates back 20-30 years, but recently have been getting lots of new funds and is starting to build the new X-fleet (term for the new low-radar visible high-electronic fused ship). If you're smart and want a really tough mental challenge nuke school I'd suggest. The civilian world LOVES these fellows... a buddy of mine recently got his Masters in Business, his bachelors in Electric Engineering (all paid for by the Navy)... and is now getting out of the service is going to be getting $400k per year.
Navy Aviation and Air Force have been butting heads since the get go. The Navy has more planes than the Air Force, but something like 65% (approx... I dont know the real stat) are Helos. Navy tends to build it's planes tougher (with exceptions), while the Air Force tends to go twards speed/electronics.
If you're interested in computers either one is a good choice, the Navy is overhauling their systems, and already has good ones liek Aegis. If you dont know what the Aegis system is, its a radar that is powerful enough to make a plane drop out of the sky from one blast, it can also (from reports) detect a butterfly from 2miles if needed. The Air Force has most of it's computers deep underground.
If you're single and want to travel most people will say go Navy. If you're in a serious relationship or would rather stay in the states, go Air Force.
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