Does each military branch have pilots?

I've always been fascinated with flight and seriously considering becoming a military pilot after high school. But I'm confused, do all branches of the military have pilots or is it only specific ones?

Yes, all branches of the U.S. Military: The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force, have pilots.

The Army mainly has rotary-wing aircraft like helicopters and, as an Army pilot, usually, you would fly AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters, UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters, and CH-47 Chinook Helicopters.

The Navy and the Marine Corps both have an extensive fleet of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Navy pilots often operate from aircraft carriers and fly F/A-18 Hornets, F-35C Joint Strike Fighters, and E-2D Hawkeyes. Marine Corps pilots, on the other hand, operate from land and sea and can pilot aircraft ranging from the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter to the MV-22 Osprey and CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter.

The Air Force, known for its aviation branch, has a wide range of aircraft from strategic bombers like the B-52 Stratofortress to fighter jets like the F-15 Eagle and F-22 Raptor. They also have airmen flying cargo and refueling aircraft.

The Coast Guard, though not as large as the other branches, operates both fixed-wing aircraft for long-range missions and helicopters for closer range missions. These mainly include HC-130 Hercules, HC-144 Ocean Sentry, and MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters.

Lastly, the Space Force, being the newest branch and primarily tasked with space defense and operations, doesn't have traditional aircraft but does have crews operating satellites and potentially future spacecraft.

Each branch has a different focus and different types of aircraft, and the requirements for becoming a pilot can vary slightly between them. Researching each branch is a good way to find out which one aligns best with your personal goals and interests. Good luck with your aspirations in aviation!