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Hi! I've been doing some research about joining the military after high school and noticed that some branches require technical school training. Do all branches require this?
Hey fellow highschoolers! I'm shooting for the stars and applying to some top 20 colleges. However, I do want to be practical and apply to the ones that might be easier to get into. Any ideas on which …
Hello all! I'm a junior at high school and I'm considering different paths for after I graduate. The cost of college is a massive concern for me. So, I've been looking into the military. My question i …
I've seriously been considering the military route to become a pilot after high school. I'd love some input from anyone who's been there. What’s the 'easiest' branch of the U.S. military to become a p …
I’ve always wanted to serve my country, so I’m considering joining the military after high school. But I'm not gonna lie, I also want a branch where I can build a career comfortably. Any insight on wh …
Hey y'all! I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering alternative routes to college. The military has always been an appealing option for me but I'm not quite sure which branch is the right fit. …
Know this might sound a bit weird but I'm a high school junior here wondering, do all branches of the military have snipers? Is this something I could potentially pursue regardless of the branch I mig …
Hey y'all. I've been hearing a lot about MOS (Military Occupational Specialties) in the military. I'm just curious, are there MOS designations in all branches of the military or do some not have them?
Honest question – do all branches of the military give gold stars? I've heard this phrase a few times and I'm a bit fuzzy on what it means. Also, it made me wonder if this is a practice across all bra …
Hey guys! I'm trying to figure out my college plan and I'm strongly considering UCSD. There are several colleges within UCSD and I'm wondering, is there a consensus on which one is the 'easiest' to ge …
Hey everyone, I'm planning my future and weighing in my options. I like the idea of having military experience, but I also want to commit to a more civilian path. So reserves seem like a middle ground …
Hey everyone, I've had this question on my mind for a while now and I'm just curious. Do you guys know if any branch of the U.S. military accepts recruits with tattoos? I've got some ink myself but I' …
Hey everyone, I'm weighing all my post-graduation paths and the military is one of the options I'm considering. I understand that the experience can vastly differ depending on the branch. Can anyone b …
In an effort to make some extra cash in college, I was considering possibly running a small side business. Can anyone suggest some easy things that tend to sell well on college campuses? Thanks a ton!
Colorado people! I've been checking out some schools around Denver. In your opinion, which is the toughest college to get into around Denver? How come?
Hey y'all, been mulling over my options post-grad, and the military's on my radar. Got a query though - do all branches of the military provide combat training? More than the fighting aspect, I think …
I'm a junior exploring my potential future paths and the military is one of them. As a young woman, I'm really curious if all branches of the military allow women in combat roles? I believe in equalit …
Hello everyone. I'm from South Carolina and was wondering about the application competitiveness of colleges in my state. What colleges in SC are known to be really tough to crack for admissions? Tryin …
Hey all. I'm curious about competitive colleges that aren't the Ivy Leagues. I know those are some of the most challenging schools to get accepted into, but I'd like to broaden my scope of knowledge. …
Hey there, I'm new to all of this and I'm just wondering- if I wanted to become a Ranger, which branch of the military do I join? Do all branches offer a ranger program or is it specific to one? What' …