Hey! So I'm in my junior year trying to figure out post-graduation paths and military service has been on my mind. During my research, I stumbled upon an article saying there are seven branches of military service. I thought there were five - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard. Can anyone clear this up for me?
Hey there! You're correct in listing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard as branches of the military. Additionally, in 2019, another separate branch called the Space Force was established. However, there aren't seven separate branches.
The potential confusion might come from considering the Army National Guard and the Air Force National Guard as separate entities. While they do have unique responsibilities and operate in part under state authority, they are not separate branches. Rather, they are parts of the Army and the Air Force, respectively, serving as reserve components.
Hope that clears things up! It's great to see you exploring a variety of paths for your future!
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