Honestly, just curious. Is there a branch of the military that does not actively deploy to war, or has less of a chance to go into active combat zones?
All branches of the United States military--the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force--can be deployed to active combat zones, even though the frequency and nature of these deployments vary depending on military policy and global circumstances.
However, certain branches might have a lower chance of seeing active combat on average. For example, the Coast Guard's primary mission is not warfare but law enforcement, maritime security, search and rescue, marine environmental protection, and maritime safety. Although it can be involved in armed forces missions, it's operated by the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime and not the Department of Defense.
The newly-established Space Force is also less likely to be involved in physical combat zones as it's primarily tasked with space operations, but this could potentially change as the domain of warfare evolves.
That being said, enlistment in any branch of the U.S. military involves the potential of being deployed to combat zones, as dictated by the needs of the service and the nation. Furthermore, even within branches that are more likely to see combat, your specific job (Military Occupational Specialty) can greatly affect the likelihood of being deployed to a combat zone. It's important to thoroughly research and weigh these factors before making a decision.
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