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As a prospective military enlistee, the history of each branch is crucial to me. Which of America's military branches is the oldest? How might that impact its traditions and culture?

Hey all, I've been thinking a lot about possible paths post-high school, and the military is one of them. Can anyone break down the different branches of America's military and their unique roles? Wha …

Hello! I'm doing some research on the U.S. military, specifically regarding the funding each branch receives. Can anyone provide insight into how their budgets contrast?

Hey all, I've been thinking about the relation of our American flag to veterans. How is the flag typically involved in veteran ceremonies or recognitions? Has it always been this way?

Recently, I've been reading about different 'compartments' within the U.S. military. I'm wondering if someone could explain how they are structured? Like, how 'decompartmentalized' are these compartme …

I'm quite intrigued by the military culture and traditions. I've heard that each branch of the military has distinct sayings or mottos, can anyone illuminate this topic for me? What exactly are they a …

Hey, I'm seriously considering joining the military after high school, but I'm kinda overwhelmed by the plethora of options. I'm particularly interested in special forces, but I don't know much about …

So, I'm greatly fascinated by special operations within the military. I realize each branch has its special operatives, but I'm a little stuck on the details. Can someone break down the roles, trainin …

Just being a bit curious here, and I'd appreciate if someone could explain what each branch of the military does during events such as Veterans Day. Do they all have similar traditions? Thanks in adva …

Hello everyone, I'm giving serious thought to joining the military after I complete high school. But I'm curious to understand if all of the military branches follow a similar ranks structure or if th …

I'm considering a career in the military after graduation but I feel a bit lost about the specific roles and responsibilities of each branch. Can anyone provide some insight into the functions of each …

Hey there, I've been researching various post-high school career paths, and the military is definitely one of them. While doing so, I found that the pay varies across different branches, so could anyo …

Hey there! I've been exploring different options for life after high school and one path I'm considering is the military. The structure and discipline of it intrigue me, but the ranking system is a li …

Hello folks! Hope y'all are doing well. Lately, I've been ruminating a lot over the different paths one can take after high school. The military sparks a tad interest in me, especially the special for …

Yoo, I've been doing a bit of research into the military as a possible option after high school, and I'm just wondering about something. Does anyone know how the pay differs between the branches? And …

Hey guys, I've heard a lot about the strong bond between soldiers, commonly referred to as 'brothers in arms'. Can someone share more about this aspect across different branches of the military? Is th …

Hey, quick question I couldn't find a clear answer to online - where are all the branches of the military's basic training locations? I'm particularly curious to explore the ones that have more nature …

Hi everyone, I'm considering potentially enlisting after graduation, but I'm having a hard time understanding the specific roles and functions of the different branches of the military. Does anyone ha …

Military folks, need your help. I'm digging around information on military ranks and it gets a bit confusing with all the branches. Is there a way I could understand all branches' military ranks in or …

Hey y'all, have been thinking about life after high school and the military comes to mind. Can anyone break down the different branches and services of the US military for me? I'm pretty clueless abou …