For me - the Air Force was a God-send. Going into the military now though is a whole lot different than it was back in the early 70s. The Army might be the best bet if you need the GED. If I had to do it over again, I would have been leaning more towards the Navy or Coast Guard. Volunteer work is a great way to meet people plus it will give you the chance to work on some other skills you may not realize you have right now. Good luck and keep us posted.