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I've heard of a tradition where family members 'tap out' a new recruit in some branch of the U.S. military. Can somebody please give details about this practice? Which branch does this occur in, and w …
Hey guys! As an upcoming high school senior considering joining the military, I'm very keen on understanding how diverse the environment is. Specifically, I'm curious which branch of the military tend …
I've been mulling over a decision to join the military after I graduate high school, but I also want to understand the risks involved. Could anyone tell me which branch of the military has historicall …
Hey guys, I'm exploring my options for after high school, and I'm considering joining the military. I also want to possibly get a degree while I'm in service. Here's my query: which branch of the mili …
Hey folks, so here's the deal. I'm going to graduate high school soon and I'm considering joining the military. Are there particular branches that provide better opportunities for someone with a high …
Hey guys, I've been doing some research and am leaning towards joining the military after I graduate high school. I'm really not sure which branch to go for though. Could anyone shed some light on thi …
Hey all, I'm considering a military career after high school. Now, I know it's not all about the money, but finance does play a role in my decision. Can someone here share which military branch tends …
Hi there! I've been seriously considering studying nursing after I graduate from high school, but I'm also intrigued by the idea of joining the military. So, can anyone tell me which military branch h …
Hello everyone, I am a rising junior with a bit of a unique situation. I'm a new parent and planning to enter the military after high school. Which branch of military is the most supportive if you've …
Hey everyone, so I'm thinking about a career in the military after high school, but I have this thing – I'm super afraid of heights. I mean, like, heart-pounding, dizzying terror. Tried to overcome it …
Hey everyone, here's something I've been wondering - if I decide to enlist in the military, and midway through I realize that another branch is a better fit for me, am I allowed to switch military bra …
Hey guys, lately I've been hearing about Space Force being added as a new military branch (because of a Netflix show, lol). So, does that mean there are now six branches in the United States military? …
Hey folks, I've always been impressed by the Navy SEALS and their rigorous training—kinda been my dream to be part of that elite force. But do I have to join Navy first to be eligible for a SEALS prog …
Just signed up into the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) with one branch in the military, but now I'm having second thoughts. Can I switch military branches during the DEP or am I stuck with my initial cho …
Let's say I become an officer in one branch of the military. After a few years, if I want a new experience or more growth opportunities, can I switch to become an officer in another branch? Any advice …
Hey all, every dabbling with the thought of joining the military straight outta high school. But I was wondering, can you change jobs within the same branch down the line? Like, if I hate the mechanic …
Hey there, does anyone know if it's possible to transition to a different branch of the military upon retirement? Suppose I retire from the Air Force, could I then serve in the Navy or the Marines? I' …
Anybody have experience shifting from one branch of the military to another? I'm seriously considering enlisting but I want the flexibility of maybe changing branches later on. Is this even possible a …
This might be a bit random, but something's been bugging me. Is the police force considered a branch of the military? I've noticed both have structured hierarchies and uniforms - feel like there might …
Hey everyone, I'm thinking about post-grad life paths and the military is one of my options. I'm not too clear though: Are the Marines considered their own branch in the U.S. military? I understand ea …