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Hello, I'm making some considerations for my future after high school, and I'm intrigued by the military. I know size isn't everything, but I'd like to know: what's the smallest branch in the military …

Hey folks, I've heard the motto 'Semper Fi' a lot but I'm uncertain which branch of the military it corresponds with. Could someone enlighten me and perhaps elaborate on its meaning and significance?

Hey everyone, I'm a little bit confused about the various branches of the military. I've heard there are seven? I know some of the major ones like Army, Navy, and Air Force. Could someone list all sev …

Hi, I'm trying to learn more about the different military branches and their respective insignias. Does anyone have any good sources where I can see visuals and understand the significance of each? An …

Hey all, just doing a bit of dream-chasing here, but I've always admired the Navy SEALs. Does anyone have a ballpark idea of the kind of commitment and training it takes to join that branch? Ack, even …

Hey guys, if I do decide to go the military route, I know I need to take the ASVAB. Does anybody know exactly what scores I should aim for, depending on the branch? Any info would be much appreciated!

Hi everyone, I'm weighing in the idea of enlisting after finishing high school. However, safety is a big priority for me. Anyone know which military branch is generally considered to be the safest to …

Hello, I'm a junior in high school and considering joining the military after graduation. However, as a girl, the issue of safety is quite concerning to me. Does anyone know which military branch is c …

Yo, anyone here have insights into the reserve branches of different military outfits vs the active ones? What are some major differences between the two? Pros and cons? I'm exploring all my options a …

Hey folks, I've been thinking about joining the military after high school, and I know the ASVAB score matters a lot. Does anyone know what scores I should be aiming for, for each branch? I'm not real …

Hello everyone, I'm contemplating joining the military after grad, but I'm not sure which branch to go for. Could anyone offer any perspectives on the pros and cons of each?

Hey guys, I'm considering joining the military, but I'm not sure what the physical requirements are for each of the branches. Could someone give me a brief overview or lead me to some helpful resource …

Hi everyone, I'm deeply considering the military path post high school. Also, I'm trying to understand more about how the pay system works across different military branches. Anyone here with insights …

Hey everybody, I'm thinking about a potential career as a paratrooper, but I'm not really sure which branch they belong to. Is it the Army or is it something else? Any insights would be great!

Hello! I've recently been considering a military career after high school and have heard that the 'oldest' branch might carry a special prestige. Which branch is the oldest in the United States and do …

Hey y'all, just doing some research for life plans post-graduation and I was thinking about the military. I'm a bit unsure about how many official branches of the U.S. military there are though. Can s …

Hello everyone. Recently, I've been hearing that the number of branches in the US military has increased. How many are there now? It would be cool to understand a bit more about each of them if you've …

Hey folks, just wanted to throw a question your way. I've been considering the military as an option post-high school. But I've always wondered if there are non-combat roles that I could go for? I'm m …

Hey y'all. So, I've heard there's a new branch in the US military, and I can't quite put a finger on what it is exactly. Like what's their focus? Anyone got a quick rundown on this?

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Hey guys, can anyone here help me out and name all the branches of the military? I'm genuinely interested in taking this path post-high school. Figured I should start by understanding all my options, …