U.S Armed Forces

Students interested in learning more about a career in the United States Armed Forces after high school are encouraged to explore the 6 branches that make up the United States Department of Defense- U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Space Force and the U.S. Coast Guard.

A component of the Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps maintains amphibious and ground units for contingency and combat operations.


On, above, and below the water, the Navy is America's forward-deployed force and is a major deterrent to aggression around the world.



The largest and oldest service in the U.S. military, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States.

The Army National Guard is a versatile force, supporting combat missions, domestic emergencies, humanitarian efforts, homeland security operations and more.


The Air Force provides a rapid, flexible, and lethal air and space capability that can deliver forces anywhere in the world within hours.

The Air National Guard is a versatile force, supporting combat missions, domestic emergencies, humanitarian efforts, homeland security operations and more.

The Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection and military naval support. Part of the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, the Coast Guard operates under the Navy during times of war.

The Space Force organizes, trains, and quips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force.

Things to keep in mind when exploring careers in the U.S. Armed Forces:

The ASVAB or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a standardized test that measures your strengths and potential for success in military training. (You do not have to enlist in the military if you take the ASVAB and can also use your test results for career planning!)

Did you know that the ASVAB is offered twice a year at PDHS? Contact Ms. Rubio in the College+Career Center for more information!

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Air Force

Army

Navy

Marine Corps

Coast Guard

Space Force