Hi everyone, I am seriously considering a career in the military after high school. I’m particularly interested in joining a branch with higher female representation, so I’d like to know which branch actually has the least. Does anyone have any updated information on this?
As of the most recent data, the U.S. Marines have the lowest female representation—around 9% of all enlisted Marines are women. This is quite a bit lower compared to other branches wherein the representation of women is higher. For instance, in the Air Force, and Navy, women make up around 21% of the force. The Coast Guard and Army also have a significant amount of female representation, with women making up roughly 15% of its members. Therefore, if you're particularly looking for a branch with a higher number of female members, you might find the Marines less appealing. Nonetheless, it's important to note that each branch offers unique opportunities and challenges, so I'd recommend looking at more than just gender ratios. Consider the type of work that you're interested in, the training opportunities, career advancement, and educational benefits as well.
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