Sorta stressing because I'm just not sure about this. After high school, I'm contemplating going into the military but I'm concerned about which branch. One of my considerations is size, so: Which branch of the US military has the greatest number of service members?
The United States Army is currently the largest branch of the U.S. military, in terms of active duty personnel. It has a significant number of members enlisted, followed by the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Space Force follows in the smaller end of the spectrum.
Each branch of the military, though, uniquely contributes to the country's defense and offers different opportunities for service members, so the size of a branch shouldn't be the sole determining factor in your decision. It's important to consider what type of work you are interested in doing, what sort of training and assignments appeal to you, and what benefits and lifestyle each branch offers. Research each one thoroughly to get a full understanding of the missions and roles before making a decision.
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