Military
Military
The military can offer a diverse and challenging set of experiences and skill development with travel opportunities and can even help pay for school. Joining the military means committing to serving and protecting the country. It is important to do research and speak to former service members as well as recruiters, to find out if it is right for you.
Resources and Contact Information:
U.S. Army ROTC Army information click here
Local Contact: 360.748.0938; 1658 NW Louisiana Ave., Chehalis
U.S. Navy ROTC Navy information click here
Local Contact Lucas Larson : 360.628-7845 1360 Galaxy Dr. NE Bldg C, Ste. F Lacey
U.S. Air Force ROTC Air Force information click here
Local Contact: 360.456.1475; 1360 Galaxy Dr. NE., Lacey
U.S. Marines ROTC Marine Corp information click here
Local Contact: 360.740.6078; 1357 NW Louisiana Ave., Ste 102, Chehalis
Local Contact, Sgt. Shawn Troxtel: 360.704.0704 1720 S. Gold Street, Centralia
Local Contact: 1.800.864.6264; 4301 S. Pine St. Ste.102, Tacoma
U.S. Coast Guard Click here for additional information
Local Contact: Jason B. Ganem, Chief Maritime Enforcement Specialist, Recruiter-in-Charge. 360-669-1045 ext. 2104 Vancouver, WA
Military Academies Contact List
Military Nomination Contact List
For students who would like to experience a military environment while getting a first-class education, the five Service academies — the U.S. Military Academy (Army) in West Point, N.Y.; the U.S. Naval Academy (Navy/Marine Corps) in Annapolis, Md.; the U.S. Air Force Academy (Air Force) in Colorado Springs, Colo.; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (Coast Guard) in New London, Conn.; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. — offer an outstanding education and full four-year scholarships. Tuition, books, board and medical and dental care are all fully paid for all four years.
The competition to get in is fierce. Admissions criteria include:
• High school academic performance
• Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)
• Athletics and extracurricular activities
• Leadership experience and community involvement
• A congressional letter of recommendation (not required by the Coast Guard Academy)
Graduates of all four academies receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned as officers in their respective Service branch. In all cases, there is a service obligation of a minimum of five years.
ASVAB Test:
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces.___________________________________ROTC:
If you are looking for a way to serve your country while achieving your goal of earning a college degree, a Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC) may be right for you.ROTC Programs allow students to earn a degree while receiving financial support from the military. After a student completes college, they will begin service as an officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps.
Not all colleges participates in ROTC, you will want to do some research.
Source: Washington Student Aid Achievement Council (WSAC), US News Education