U.S. Military
Possibilities Within the Military
One option after you graduate high school is to join a branch of the U.S. Military. There are six branches: Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Each branch has its own specific duties around the nation and requires different qualifications. You can sign up for the military at school (with a recruiter) or online. There are different benefits that the military offers after service, including free education, scholarships, and jobs/careers.
U.S. Army
This branch deals with training and defending the United States. It is a land dominant branch, but troops can be deployed to different areas around the world or moved around to different bases in the U.S.. Training is difficult for the Army, and it can take many years to become a higher rank. To find out more about the U.S. Army, you can visit this website.
U.S. Air Force
The Air Force is a branch of the U.S. Military that defends the United States and its global interests through the use of fighter aircraft, helicopters, bomber and tanker aircraft, etc. Along with conducting independent air operations, the U.S. Air Force provides air support for land and naval forces and aids in the recovery of troops in the field. To learn more about the U.S. Air Force, please visit this website.
U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard is a smaller division of the U.S. Military that specializes in sea rescue, law enforcement of the seas, protection, the safety of boating, etc. To learn more, please visit this website.
U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy is the naval warfare branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. They maintain, train, and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars and fighting against aggression. To find out more, visit this website.
U.S. Marine Corps
The U.S. Marine Corps is a part of the Naval Warfare branch that operates on both land and sea. They are an elite fighting force that deals with international conflicts and struggles. The Marine Corps has many sub-branches, including their own airpower, and support unit. To find out more, visit this website.
U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force is the newest branch of the United States Armed Forces that maintains, protects, and expands the U.S. fleet of advanced military satellites that form the backbone of U.S. global military operations. For more information, please visit this website.