Use the resources below to explore the various branches of the United States Military. Email your counselor for more information and to set up an appointment with a recruiter.
The Air Force provides a rapid, flexible, and when necessary, lethal air and space capability that can deliver forces anywhere in the world in less than forty-eight hours. It routinely participates in peacekeeping, humanitarian, and aeromedical evacuation missions. Air Force crews annually fly missions into all but five nations of the world.
The Air Force Academy is both a military organization and a university. The U.S. Air Force Academy is one of the top universities in the country and develops outstanding leaders and officers of character who exemplify courage, dedication and a desire to serve others as they make a difference in the Air Force, Space Force and the world.
Air Force Auxiliary - Civil Air Patrol
Volunteers Serving America’s Communities, Saving Lives, and Shaping Futures.
Youth Cadet Program: Youth from 12-18 years of age can join CAP's Cadet Program. Cadets learn about aviation and the military and develop leadership and teamwork skills in a year-round youth program.
Adult Senior Member Program: Join as an adult member if you're interested in helping your community and serving your country. Opportunities are boundless - from mentoring youth, volunteer flying and more.
In the Air National Guard, you not only serve your country, but also the community you call home when it needs the skills and resources that only the Guard can provide. With career and leadership opportunities, healthcare and education benefits, and the freedom to choose how you serve, you're able to become the best you in the Air National Guard.
The Army defends the landmass of the U.S., its territories, commonwealths, and possessions. It does so through providing forces and capabilities for sustained combat and stability operations on land. The Army also provides logistics and support to other branches. The Army is the largest and oldest branch of the military.
The Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection, and military naval support. Activities can include patrolling our shores, performing emergency rescue operations, containing and cleaning up oil spills, and keeping illegal drugs from entering American communities.
The Marine Corps maintains ready expeditionary forces, sea-based and integrated air-ground units for contingency and combat operations, and the means to stabilize or contain international disturbance. The Marine Corps is an immediate response force that can be used to overwhelm the enemy.
The Army National Guard is a part-time state-based military component that serves a dual mission. Each Guard unit serves under the command of their state governor to respond to natural disasters or other state emergencies. In addition, Guard units can be activated to defend the nation when needed.
The Army National Guard has many service options available. You decide which is the best fit for your lifestyle. There are two paths to service in the Army National Guard, Enlisted Soldier or a Commissioned Officer.
Enlisted Soldier - You want to specialize in a career field and have a high school diploma, GED, or plan to get one.
Commissioned Officer - You want to plan and lead a mission and have a college diploma or plan to get one.
The Navy maintains, trains, and equips combat-ready maritime forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas. The Navy is America's forward deployed force and is a major deterrent to aggression around the world.
The Space Force organizes, trains and equips personnel in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint forces. To that end, the Space Force manages space launch operations at the East and West Cost Space Launch Deltas.