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Hiya, peeps! I've been considering the military as a path right after high school – something a bit different and energetic, ya know? One thing I'm unsure of is, how do different branches compare? Lik …

Hey everyone! I've been doing a bit of thinking lately about what I want to do after graduation, and joining the military seems like an appealing option for me right now. I was hoping to get some insi …

Senior year is about to start for me in August, and I'm weighing my options between a traditional college route or joining one of the six military branches. How should I go about deciding sorry if my …

I've started to seriously think about enlisting in the military after I graduate in 2024. Could anyone here guide me through the process? How do I choose which branch to join, assuming my goal is to b …

Hey folks, I've been hearing a lot of things about different military branches, but I'm not sure how much of it is stereotype versus reality. Anyone who's been in the military or knows someone who has …

Hey everyone, I've been thinking about both me and my significant other joining different military branches after high school, and I'm a bit lost. Has anyone experienced a similar situation? How do yo …

Hey guys, I've been thinking a lot about my life after high school recently, and one path I'm considering is joining the military. But I don't just want to enlist; I'm interested in the special forces …

What's the salary comparison like across different branches of the military? I know they're all considerably different, but I'm kind of looking for an approximate ballpark figure to make a more inform …

Okay, so I've been hearing about this whole military branch rivalry thing. Anyone shed some light on this? What exactly is happening? Why is there rivalry between branches of the same military? Just c …

Hey everyone! Does anyone have any insights into the different requirements to get into each military branch? Like, what kind of physical and educational qualifications are we talking about here? Any …

I've heard that each military branch has a different rank structure. Might sound a bit weird, but could someone explain to me how the ranks compare between different branches? I'm trying to understand …

Hey guys, I'm not 100% sure about college, but I am seriously considering joining the military. Can anyone help me understand the different military branch placement tests? How are they conducted and …

Hi all, currently mulling over the possibility of enlisting straight out of high school. One factor I'm considering is definitely the pay. I know different military branch pay scales exist, but I'm tr …

Hey, was talking to my history teacher and he mentioned we have a military branch that's one of the oldest. But I can't remember whether he said it was the first or second oldest. Does anyone know whi …

Hi there, I've been poking around a bit as the idea of joining the military is spinning in my head and I've come across the term 'Seabees' a couple of times. Do any of you know about this? What's thei …

Hello everyone, I've been thinking quite a bit about life after high school and I'm drawn to the navy due to my love for the sea. Can anyone share what life is typically like as a sailor in the navy? …

Hey guys, I was wondering if there's an 'official' ranking or comparison of US military branches in terms of prestige, training difficulty, opportunities, etc. Doing some research before making a deci …

Hey everyone. I'm seriously considering joining the military initially as a soldier, but of course with ambitions of rising through the ranks. Can anyone give me a breakdown of the ranking system acro …

Hey, guys. I've been mulling over the idea of joining the military after high school, but I'm not sure which branch to join. I know each has its unique characteristics and pathways, but can somebody l …

Yo, guys! I've seen some news floating around about a new 'space branch' in the military. Sounds dope, right? But what does it even mean? Are we talking astronauts in camo or something totally differe …