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As the oldest branch of the U.S. Military, the Army protects the security of the United States and its resources.
ARMY RESERVE
The Army Reserve trains part time near home until needed, and members deploy alongside the Army.
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Army National Guard members deploy with the Army on a part-time basis, with a special focus on homeland security and relief programs.
The Navy defends the right to travel and trade freely on the world's oceans and protects national interests overseas.
NAVY RESERVE
The Navy Reserve trains service members close to home until they are needed in action.
The U.S. Air Force protects American interests at home and abroad with a focus on air power.
AIR FORCE RESERVE
The Air Force Reserve gives service members the opportunity to train and serve on a part-time basis, as needed.
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
The Air National Guard trains part time to assist in domestic disasters and international conflicts.
The Marine Corps is often first on the ground in combat situations.
MARINE CORPS RESERVE
Marine Corps reservists train domestically until needed, then deploy with the rest of the Corps.
The Coast Guard protects America's waterways and deploys with the Navy during wartime.
COAST GUARD RESERVE
The Coast Guard Reserve offers a part-time service opportunity for servicemembers to train near home.
The U.S. Space Force is the Military’s newest service branch, with advanced defensive operations on land, in the air and in orbit. The Space Force maintains the military’s competitive edge in space with specialized training and enhances its capabilities through the acquisition and development of next-generation space-based systems.
Selective Service
Selective Service
Almost all male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service.
Almost all male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service.
It's important to know that even though he is registered, a man will not automatically be inducted into the military. In a crisis requiring a draft, men would be called in sequence determined by random lottery number and year of birth. Then, they would be examined for mental, physical and moral fitness by the military before being deferred or exempted from military service or inducted into the Armed Forces.
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