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Hey y'all, I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on the specifics of personal items and gear that a soldier is allowed to bring with them when they're deployed. Are there specific restrictions …

Hey everyone! I'm quite new to the military world and I was thinking, when military personnels return from deployment, how much cash can they bring back? Is there a limit? What's the procedure? Any in …

What's up fam, got a question. If I decide to go down the path of military police, can I still be deployed? I would assume so, but I want to be sure before making any decision. Maybe someone with expe …

Hey guys! I'm considering a future in the military post graduation. So I was wondering if anyone knows if I can access my email while I'm deployed. I heard from a friend you can't but I wanted to chec …

Hey folks, I'm a junior and UCF is on my college shortlist. I'm trying to figure out where I stand academically and see if I align with their expectations. So does UCF provide a GPA calculator or some …

Okay, so I've been really stressing about my uni choices. UCSD and UW are two schools that got my interest. I don’t know which one to choose. If anyone has attended either one or both, could you share …

So, I understand that reserves aren't on the front line as much as active duty soldiers, but is it possible for them to be deployed? If so, under what circumstances typically? I'm considering joining …

Just wondering, is it possible for members of the military to accrue leave while they're deployed? A bit overwhelmed with all the considerations about joining the military after high school, and I'd r …

Hello everyone, I'm an athlete who's considering joining the military after graduation. I've had a few sports-related injuries though and I'm wondering if they could potentially delay my deployment if …

If I join the military, can I actually request to be deployed? I may be weird, but I see the idea of deployment as an important part of service. Can any serving or former military folks clarify this f …

I was just wondering (since I might join the military after graduation), and I was curious. Does anyone know if deployed military personnel still have the ability to vote in elections?

Has anyone heard of cases where civilians effectively deploy with military units? I'm interested in perhaps working alongside the military in a non-combat role, but I'm not sure how or if it's possibl …

Hi guys, I'm currently taking a government class, and we're discussing the military. I'm a bit confused about who has the power to deploy the military. Is it the President, or does Congress have a say …

Hey everyone...background is, I have a close friend who's in the military. There's talk about a deployment coming up, but with all the current world events, I'm just not sure how set in stone that is. …

Hey everyone, I've been looking into maybe joining the military after I graduate high school. I have been wondering about the conditions under which U.S military can be deployed domestically? For inst …

Hey everyone, I've been seriously considering a career in the military following high school. The idea of serving my country has always appealed to me. My question is, which type of military doctor ge …

Hello everyone! I'm currently a junior exploring my options for life after high school. Military service is one of those options, and I'm wondering what kind of vaccinations (if any) are required befo …

Hey r/applyingtocollege, military service has been on my mind as a possible path after school. My understanding is that deployment can range from domestic bases to international war zones, but is ther …

G'day mates, I'm a junior thinking about different paths after high school. Some family members are suggesting the military. I have respect for those who serve, but I'm wondering: if I enlist, is ther …

Hey all, I've been dating someone for awhile now who is considering the military path. He's amazing and I want a future with him, but I'm slightly terrified about him getting deployed, especially cons …