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So, I've been doing some research (cue the late-night curiosity), and it says there are '12 branches' in the U.S. Military - including reserves or otherwise. Can anybody help me understand this better …
Hey guys! I was thinking about possibly going into the military after high school, but I'm definitely a beginner when it comes to this stuff. Can someone help me understand what each of the U.S. milit …
Hey folks! I'm a junior looking into my post-high school options, and I'm particularly drawn to a career in tech. Lately, I've been considering if I could combine that interest with military service. …
So I've been thinking a lot about my future lately, and I’m seriously considering the military as a realistic option after high school. I'm curious though, let's say I'm already in service and I reali …
Hey folks, I've been thinking about enlisting after high school and am leaning towards the army. However, I've heard some arguments for other branches like the Air Force and Marines. What should I con …
Hi folks, I'd like to do some kind of project that showcases my respect and appreciation for all branches of the military. I think it could be a good way to demonstrate my interest in service - either …
Hi everyone, I've been curious about the different branches of the military and how they each serve unique functions. Can anyone give me a good summary of each, and perhaps highlight the specific role …
Hello! I've been researching the various branches of the U.S military and just wanted to know, from a strategic and power standpoint, which one is considered 'strongest'? I'm just curious and trying t …
Hey, looking at all post-high school options and was curious, does the starting pay vary greatly between different branches of the military, or is it relatively uniform? Thanks in advance for the help …
Hey everyone, I've always been curious about special operations within the different military branches. What makes each of them unique, and how do their training programs differ? Also, how does someon …
I've always been a bit confused about the different terms used for members of various military branches. For example, are 'soldiers' specific to the Army, or can they be in other branches as well?
I've been thinking about social work as a possible career path, and I recently heard about opportunities for social work within the military. Does anyone know how the salary for a social worker in the …
Hey there, junior here. I know there's the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, but I've also heard of a possible six other branches? Can anyone clarify this for me and provide a …
Hello, everyone! I'm a junior and have been considering the military as an option after high school. I'm having trouble understanding the differences between the branches. Would any of you military ex …
Hey, I'm currently a junior and seriously considering joining the military after high school. I've heard about the SFAB score but I'm not quite sure what it is and why it's important. Can someone brea …
Hey! I'm a junior thinking about potentially joining the military after graduating. I know there are seven main branches, but I'm not sure which may be suited best for me. Could anyone provide a simpl …
Hey fam, I've been considering joining the military after high school, specifically looking into Officer Candidate School (OCS) programs. I've heard the experience can differ by branch, so could anyon …
Hey there, I've heard O5 is a significant rank across all branches in the military. Can anyone expand on what responsibilities and roles it generally entails in each branch? Also, I'd like to understa …
Hey everyone, I was just wondering about the healthcare benefits for veterans. Do the benefits vary depending on which military branch you've served in? I'm trying to weigh all factors before deciding …
Hi there! I'm a rising junior and I've been thinking that joining the military might be the ideal path for me after high school but I'm a bit confused on how to decide on a branch. Any advice on what …