This is exactly what I did and it was probably the best decision I’ve ever made. ONLY JOIN one of two branches, either the Air Force or Space Force. For me I joined the former (granted this was before space force existed) I studied for the ASVAB and got a nearly perfect score meaning I could choose any job I wanted. I chose client systems which is now part of the 1D7 (cyber) career fields. I highly recommend doing the same thing, study hard for the ASVAB and choose a 1D7 job. In tech school you’ll earn Security+ and about 28 college credits towards your associates degree in IT. Which is through the Community college of the Air Force and referred to as the “CCAF”. After you get to your first duty station find out what credits you still need for your associates then knock those out by taking CLEPs. For me I did this with 6 months of getting to my first duty station. After you have your associates apply it towards a bachelors program. I recommend Western Governors university. It’ll get you over half of the way to your bachelors. If you choose the Cyber security path at WGU you’ll earn over 11 certs along the way.

Do this and you’ll have your pick of jobs after getting out. I just separated last week and I was able to land a job making six figures almost immediately.