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Choosing a military branch: career in chemistry?

Hey, I'm trying to decide on what to do after graduation. I'm seriously considering the military but I love chemistry. Just wanna know which branch of the military comes with opportunities for chemist …

a month ago

Which military branch is the best fit for me?

Hey guys, I've been doing some deep thinking and I'm considering going the military route after graduating high school. I'm struggling to figure out which branch would suit me best though. How did you …

a month ago

Waitlist vs Deferred: Which is Better?

So I'm a little confused. I've been hearing a lot about waitlisting and deferment in college admissions. Is one situation better than the other? Can anyone explain how these two work?

a month ago

Considering Military Service - Which Military Branch is Considered More Elite?

Hey all, I'm a high school junior starting to look into life after graduation. I've been seriously mulling over a career in the military. Can anyone elaborate on the standing of the various branches? …

a month ago

Quickest Advancement Opportunities in the Military

Career progression is something I’m seriously considering as I look into the military. Are there certain branches where you can rise through the ranks more quickly than others? Any advice is appreciat …

a month ago

Survival Training in the Military

I'm a junior in high school and consider joining the military after graduation. I'm interested in survival training and want to know the military branch offering the most extensive survival training. …

a month ago

Finding the least physically demanding military branch

Hey everyone, I'm interested in joining the military after high school, but I'm honestly not the most physically robust person. Does anyone know which branch of the military is considered the 'easiest …

a month ago

Can you switch branches while in the US Military?

Hey guys, an odd question maybe. But once you've joined a branch of the US military, is it possible to switch to another branch at some point? If yes, does anyone know what that process might look lik …

a month ago

Understanding the Hierarchy of the US Military

Hey guys, I'm considering enlisting after high school. Though, I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda confused about who's actually in charge of the whole thing. Like, who commands all the branches in the milit …

a month ago

Query About Military Leadership

Hey all, I've been looking into joining the military after I graduate. However, I'm a tad unsure about the hierarchy. Can anyone enlighten me on who heads each branch of military?

a month ago

Figuring Out Military Leadership

Hello everyone, looking forward to some insights here. Post-high school I'm considering the military. Can someone please clarify - who is the leader of all branches of the military?

a month ago

Who's in Charge of all Military Branches?

Just a quick question about the brass at the top, who exactly oversees all the branches of the military? Is there sort of a 'management' structure there I should know about if I'm thinking about enlis …

a month ago

Seeking the most demanding US military branch

I want to push myself and am seeking the most intense challenges possible. So I'm curious, what would you guys say is the 'hardest' branch of the US military to join in terms of physical and mental de …

a month ago

Differences in Pay Across Military Branches?

Hey, so I've been seriously considering the military as a post-graduation path. I'm curious though, is there a noticeable difference in the amount of money someone can make in different branches? Like …

a month ago

Debating Military Branch Toughness

So, as of now, I'm considering the military after high school. But real talk, which one is considered the toughest? Or rather, who is the strongest military branch?

a month ago

Which US Military branch offers the best skill transfer?

Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has some insights into this. I'm interested in the military, but I also want to build skills that will help me outside it too. Which branch of the US military is …

a month ago

Which US Military branch is the most powerful?

Hey y'all, out of curiosity more than anything, I wanted to know which US military branch is often considered the most 'powerful'? Is it in terms of budget, personnel, technology or global influence? …

a month ago

Looking for advice on which US Military branch to join

Hey everyone, I'm hoping you can share some wisdom with me. I'm seriously considering joining one of the US military branches after high school but I'm unsure which one to pick. Any advice on how to m …

a month ago

Which US military branch is the largest in size?

This has been bugging me, and I didn't really find an answer online. Tech-wise, personnel-wise and/or geography-wise, which branch of the United States military is considered the 'biggest'? Just tryin …

a month ago

How can I determine the most intellectually challenging US military branch?

Hey guys, just wondering, I've been exploring potential paths after high school, and the military is one of my interests. I love challenges, especially intellectual ones. I was curious, does anybody k …

a month ago
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