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Hello, uncertain junior here. I've contemplated joining the military after I graduate. While serving my country is my main priority, I also have to think about financial stability. Does anyone know wh …

Hey everyone. I'm a junior who's seriously looking at potentially joining the military after graduation and wanted some insight on the best branch for someone just out of High School. Factors I'm inte …

I've been looking into the post-high school military path, and one thing I can't seem to find a clear answer on is how long the enlistment period typically is in different branches of the military. Do …

Hey folks, it's me, a curious high schooler, again! I'm exploring the idea of joining the military after high school. All-around, I aim to gather every piece of info I can. So, I heard about 'worst du …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior with a keen interest in military history and culture. I'm preparing for a U.S. military branches review test at my school. Does anyone have any tips on the most …

So, I've been doing some research, and I saw something about the U.S Lighthouse Service being a military branch. Is that accurate? If it is, in what way is it regarded as a 'military branch'? What do …

Hi there, I'm really interested in possibly joining the military after high school, but I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of branches. Can someone explain the differences between all the U.S. milita …

Hey guys! I've always had this pull towards military service, and now that I'm almost graduating, it seems more like a concrete option. The thing is, I also dream about having a family one day and bei …

Hey everyone, I'm considering enlisting right after high school, but I'm a bit uncertain about the time commitment. Does anyone know the standard term of enlistment for each of the U.S. military branc …

Hey there! I've been thinking a lot about life after high school and the military could be a potential route for me. There's a lot I'm still trying to understand though. For example, assuming I've com …

Hey everyone, I'm in my junior year of high school right now and I'm pretty set on going into the military after I graduate. I heard about this thing called the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) that lets y …

Hey y'all. I've been considering joining one of the military branches after high school. I talked to a recruiter recently and it got me thinking – let's say I join a branch but then decide later it's …

Suppose I enlist for a certain branch of the military, but before boot camp starts, I change my mind and decide to switch branches - is this a feasible option? Would there be any repercussions that I …

Hey all, I've been seriously considering enlisting in the army after graduation. But, I wondered what happens if I end up not liking it and want to try a different branch like the Navy. Can anyone hig …

Hey everyone. I'm a rising junior in high school and a competitive swimmer. If I want to use my skills in the military, what's the best branch for me? Any ideas or insight would be super helpful! Than …

So I'm committed to serve after high school. At first, I was really set on the army, but recently the idea of the Air Force is growing on me. Just wanted to clarify, is it common or feasible to switch …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a high school junior and seriously considering the military after I graduate. Can someone give a brief rundown of the unique characteristics and roles of each branch of the …

Hello folks, I've been thinking a lot about the military as an option after graduation, specially interested in unique roles and specializations. Do all the branches of the military offer specific fie …

Hey there! I've recently started considering the military instead of college. I heard that the training program can vary greatly depending on the branch, especially between the Army and others. Can an …

I have a quick question regarding Space Force. Now, has it been officially recognized as a separate branch of the U.S. military? If so, what are its main responsibilities vs the other branches?