Hey everyone, I've been doing research about the military and I was wondering, 'how many branches of military service' are there? I've gotten some mixed results in my research, so any clear answers would be greatly appreciated.
Hello there! The United States military consists of six branches. You have the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, which are often the most recognized. Then there's the Coast Guard, which operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime but can be transferred to the Department of the Navy during times of war. The most recent addition is the Space Force, which was established in December 2019. The Space Force is specifically responsible for organizing, training, and equipping personnel to protect U.S. and allied interests in space. This includes monitoring ballistic missile launches, tracking space debris, and maintaining satellites that permit communication across all the other branches of the military. I hope this helps clear up any confusion.
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