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Considering a career as a military officer, which branch is the best to join?

I've always admired the discipline and leadership that comes with being a military officer. As I'm getting closer to graduation, I'm seriously considering this as a career path. Can anyone tell me whi …

a year ago

Can You Join Any Branch of the Military with Asthma?

Hello guys! I have asthma and I'm interested in a military career after high school, could that be a problem? Some branches take people with controlled asthma, right? Is there a 'looser' branch when i …

a year ago

Can You Serve in Different Military Branches?

Hey everyone, I've been debating my post-high school path and I was wondering, is it possible to serve in different branches of the military during my career, like start in the Navy, then switch to th …

a year ago

Serving in Different Military Branches: Possible or Not?

So I've been wondering, can you serve in different branches of the military? Like, if you've already served in one, can you switch to another? Would your rank transfer or would you have to start from …

a year ago

Switching Branches in the Military?

Hey guys, anyone here navigated from one branch of the military to another? What's the process like, and what should I know before I consider this?

a year ago

Considering Military Career: Recruitment Numbers

Hey all, I'm seriously considering a career with the military right after high school. I'm curious though, which branch is currently looking for the most recruits? Thanks for any help!

a year ago

ARMY vs NAVY vs AIRFORCE: Which needs more officers?

Hey folks. I've recently decided that I want to serve our country as a military officer after graduating from high school. But I'm not sure which branch I should join. Any ideas or statistics on which …

a year ago

Branch of military for Surgeon General?

Since I want to pursue a career in medicine, I've been intrigued by the position of the Surgeon General. I was wondering, what branch of the military is the Surgeon General from?

a year ago

Navy Seals - Which Branch?

Hey there folks, I've got a question that's been on my mind lately. I have a huge amount of respect for the Navy Seals, but something I'm not 100% sure on is; are they a part of the normal Navy, or ar …

a year ago

Does having diabetes affect joining the military?

I've been considering a career in the military after high school, but I've got diabetes. Could this prevent me from joining any military branches? Do they have different health standards or special co …

a year ago

Navigating Military Careers While Being Married and in Different Branches

My boyfriend and I are considering military careers but in different branches. Would this work? Can two people from different branches manage a marriage while maintaining their respective military car …

a year ago

Can 'soldier' apply to all military branches?

I've always used 'soldier' as a blanket term for anyone in the military, but I'm not sure if it's 100% accurate. Does it apply to all branches: Air Force, Navy, Marines? Or is it specific to one? Feel …

a year ago

Potential for a new military branch?

Does anyone know if the President of the US has the power to create a new branch of the military? Has this ever been done before? And if so, what is the process or rationale behind something like that …

a year ago

Affiliation of The Citadel?

Hey guys, I've been looking more into military schools recently, and The Citadel has really caught my eye. Can anyone help me figure out which branch of the military it's associated with, or is it ope …

a year ago

How Many Branches in U.S. Military?

Quick question, I'm considering joining the military after my senior year, but I'm a bit lost with how many branches there are in the U.S. military. Like, is it just the Army, Navy, and Air Force or a …

a year ago

Types of Military Branches – Need insight!

I've been thinking about life after high school, and the military is one of the options I'm eyeing. But I'm pretty unsure about the distinct branches... What are the major types of military branches i …

a year ago

What's the relationship between the executive branch and the military?

I've been learning about the U.S. government in my civics class, and we've been discussing the executive branch's role. I was wondering how that ties into the military? Are they in charge or control t …

a year ago

Serving in different military branches as spouses: Is it done?

Imagine a married couple with each partner serving in a different branch of the military. Is this a common occurrence or even possible?

a year ago

Enlisting in the Space Military Branch - is that a thing?

Alright, so here's a wild thought: Can someone just up and decide they want to enlist into the Space Branch of the military, whatever that would look like? Has anyone heard anything about this?

a year ago

What's the best branch of the military for an aspiring pilot?

Hey everyone, just trying to figure some things out for post-grad. I've been fascinated with aviation for a while now, and I'm considering a path in the military to pursue that. Anyone have any insigh …

a year ago
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