Joining the Military is a big, life-altering decision that not only affects your child, but you as well. We’re here to help with resources that provide a comprehensive view of service and what recruits should expect as they embark on a career path in today’s Military. Click on the link below for more information-

Military Today for Parents

Six branches make up the armed forces of the United States. Find out about each branch’s mission and history. 

Learn about the Different Branches

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Joining the Armed Forces

The largest and oldest service in the U.S. military, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States. Mostly land-based operations and humanitarian missions. 

ARMY

Marines are trained in many different roles but fight each battle together, positioning our Nation out front to win on any front. There are hundreds of these roles available for aspiring Marines, roles the Marine Corps refers to as Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs).  

Marines

Operates on land, in the air and on the water. The Navy has the largest fleet of air carriers in the world.  

Navy

The youngest branch in the armed forces. The Air Force conducts air-based missions. The air Force does not consist of only pilots, but also parachuters, air traffic controllers, and experts in reconnaissance. Outer space and cyberspace (for the purposes of intelligence and surveillance) also fall under the jurisdiction of the Air Force. 

Air Force

The Coast Guard is the smallest branch and help with 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. 

Coast Guard

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

National Guard