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Hey everyone, I've always known that Veterans Day is a time to honor those who served in the US military. But does the holiday commemorate veterans from all branches of the military equally or is ther …
Hey everyone, I've been considering enlisting after high school and I'm curious to know which branch of the US military is considered the 'strongest' or most dominant. I know it can be subjective, but …
Hey, everyone! So, I've been hearing about this new branch of the military called the Space Force and I'm super curious. Can anyone explain to me what it's all about? What are its main responsibilitie …
Hello there! I was under the impression that there are only five branches of the US military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. However, I recently heard something about a sixth branch …
Hey guys, I'm a rising high school senior interested in going into the sciences, and I'm also considering enlisting after graduation. From your experiences or stories you've heard, which would you say …
Hey guys, I've been trying to get a better understanding of the different special forces within the each of the US military branches. Could anyone help outline the main special forces units of the Arm …
Hey y'all! I'm currently considering a career in the military post-graduation, but I've heard there are different weight limits for the different branches. Can anyone provide insight into what these r …
Hey guys! I'm thinking of maybe taking a different route after high school by joining the military. I'm curious about the unique aspects of each branch, their missions, and how their training programs …
So, West Point is high on my list of colleges I'm thinking about, given I can secure a nomination. But I have a lingering question: Is West Point associated with a specific branch of the military? Doe …
So, I've heard conversations where people pass judgment on what they think is the 'weakest' branch of the military. I'm pretty confused though, what criteria are they basing this on? Isn't 'weakest' a …
Okay, this might sound kind of weird but I heard someone once refer to a 'water' military branch. Did they simply mean the Navy, or is there some other water-based military branch I'm not aware of? An …
I'm about to graduate college but not completely sold on jumping straight into the workforce. I like the idea of serving my country, gaining some life experience and maybe even paying off some student …
Hey, something that's been bothering me for a while is hearing various opinions on which military branch in the US is considered the 'strongest.' People seem to have different definitions for 'strong. …
Hi everyone. I'm thinking about joining the military, but I'm not sure which branch yet. Is it possible to join one and then switch to another if I change my mind later on? Appreciate any insight!
Hello everyone! Junior here, and I've been considering post-high school career paths. I've been drawn to military service, but I still have a lot of questions. For instance, if I manage to become an o …
I'm curious about what life is really like in the different branches of the military. Of course 'best' is subjective, but in terms of things like work-life balance, living conditions, general morale, …
Hey all, I've been considering a career in the military after high school. Can anyone explain the differences between the special forces in each US military branch? Like which branch focuses on what a …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior thinking about my options post-graduation. I'm considering the military but I wonder if it's possible to switch branches mid-contract. Like if I'm not feeling the fit with t …
Hi all, for as long as I can remember, I've always been fascinated with space and wanted to join the space force, but I'm not so sure about where to start. Does the US military have a branch dedicated …
Hey everyone, planning to go straight into the military after graduation and I've been very intrigued about the Special Forces. Could someone clarify the different branches within the US military spec …