Military

There are many benefits, monetary and otherwise, to joining the military after high school. These include: on the job training, education, leadership, life experiences, and a steady salary.

The military offers many career paths and opportunities. Explore your options here:

10 Steps to Joining the Military


Military recruiters from each of the service branches visit Skyline High School once each year in early Spring.

Reference our events calendar for dates & times.

LOCAL RECRUITER INFORMATION


Air Force and Air Force Reserve

16600 Southcenter Parkway, Suite 130, Tukwila, WA 98188

206.575.7825‎




Marines

14125 NE 20th Street, Suite L, Bellevue, WA 98007

425.641.3555





Army and Army Reserve

14125 NE 20th Street, Suite J, Bellevue, WA 98007

425.641.7166


Washington Air National Guard

2445 4th Ave S. Ste 104, Seattle, WA 98134

206.587.5584 or 1.800.GO.GUARD




Washington Army National Guard

2445 4th Ave. South Ste. 104 Seattle, WA 98134

206.378.6575




Coast Guard

10501 Aurora Avenue North Seattle, WA 98133

800.GET.USCG

MILITARY ACADEMIES

In the fall of each year the local academies liaisons host an informational event for students interested in the Military Academies. We will post information when it is available.

Prestigious Military Academies are very highly selective colleges. Plan accordingly and read the information for highly selective colleges on the Academy websites for further recommendations. Officer training can also be accessed through ROTC programs at various colleges.

    • Register for and take the PSAT in the fall of your junior year.

    • Contact a Congressional Leader or State Senator to give you a required nomination.

    • There are separate Academy applications so check on the application requirements. Usually, three letters of recommendation are needed. Create a folder for each Academy you are applying to and keep copies of all correspondence and communications for reference.

    • Take the ACT or SAT Reasoning test and send in scores if required

    • Make a medical evaluation appointment early before the interview to confirm you will qualify. (allergies for example may prohibit applying)

    • Academies expect you are taking a rigorous curriculum; and first semester senior year grades do matter.

    • Contact your local liaison office of the academies you are interested in to verify you are following all the necessary steps to seek an appointment.

ROTC

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is a prestigious program offered by the Navy/Marines, Air Force, and Army to college students. Its goal is to help produce graduates who are equipped with the leadership skills necessary to pursue service with the US military. In return to a commitment to the military via ROTC, students are eligible to receive significant scholarship assistance .