Not to hijack your thread, but you might find some of it useful also, so i'll go ahead and ask...
I've also been considering some branch of the armed services. I'm 25, and just recieved my master's degree in counseling. It seems a little selfish, but i'd really like to be an officer if i join. Does any branch put that in writing if i were to sign up? Would they put that in writing if i was interested in the reserves? Any branch?
What should I look for in a "good" contract to sign? Anything in particular that i should negotiate beforehand? I had a few friends who joined up awhile back that i've falled out of touch with, and i remember them saying that they could have gotten a much better deal if they had known basic info before just signing up.