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Shortest Military Deployments?

Hi guys, was just curious and couldn't find much online about this: I'm looking at the possibility of serving after high school. Does anyone know which branch of the military tends to have the shortes …

2 years ago

Branches of military and deployment frequency—need your insights

Hey folks, so I'm giving serious thought to joining the military. One thing I'm not massively clear on is the deployment frequency of different branches. I hear some branches don't deploy as often as …

2 years ago

Decoding active military duty for tax purposes

Hi everyone, I'm a junior strongly leaning towards a military path after finishing my high school. But there's a thing I've been wondering about, maybe some of you might be able to help. On tax forms, …

2 years ago

Deciphering the Tax Aspects of Military Deployment

Hi guys! Admittedly, I've been toying with the idea of enlisting in the military after high school; it's something I've always been keen on. I've come across terms like 'military deployment tax deduct …

2 years ago

Getting Tax Breaks for Military Deployment - Can Someone Shed Some Light?

So I'm a junior seriously contemplating joining the military after graduation. But I've been hearing a lot about getting tax breaks or free extensions when you're deployed. Can anyone give me the gist …

2 years ago

Public Universities in Washington State?

Hey guys, I'm starting to narrow down my college search and I'm considering public universities in Washington state. I was wondering what the reputation of these schools are like? What's the academic …

2 years ago

Experience at Public Colleges in North Carolina?

Hey fellow students, I'm from the West Coast and considering applying to schools in North Carolina. Got any experiences or thoughts about public colleges in NC? What's the academics, student life, and …

2 years ago

Non-deployment Jobs in the US Military?

Hey guys, pondering a career in the military but I have a few concerns. Are any roles in the US military where you're not likely to be deployed? I mean, are there any non-combat or non-deployment role …

2 years ago

Which Military Jobs Involve Constant Deployment?

Hello everyone! I'm quite determined to join the military. I've been doing my research and need some clarity on which jobs in the military will have me constantly deployed. I welcome the possibility o …

2 years ago

Military and Veterans Affairs Jobs in New Jersey?

Hi there, NJ resident here. Recently I've been thinking of joining the military but also considering working directly in veteran affairs. Anyone here knows how I can serve in NJ's deployment military …

2 years ago

Role of Military Unit Deployment Manager?

Hey everybody. So, lately I've been drawn towards the military route after high school, specifically looking at jobs dealing with managing and organizing deployments. Can anybody shed some light on th …

2 years ago

Providence College: What's the Student Population Like?

Hi, currently junior here. I've been eyeing on Providence College. One thing I know is smaller schools are better for me, interaction wise. So, could anyone let me know about the student population at …

2 years ago

Anyone have good experiences with private colleges in Illinois?

Hey everyone, I'm interested in attending a private college in Illinois. Can anyone recommend any with strong programs or good experiences? I'm open to all suggestions! Thanks a lot!

2 years ago

Military Deployment Job Protection

Hey, just doing about my options after high school. I like the thought of joining the military, but I'm concerned about what might happen to a job if I get deployed. Are there any protections in place …

2 years ago

Is Movement of Spouse Covered During Deployment?

Hey everyone. Junior here, looking towards the future and researching next steps after high school. My significant other and I have been talking about joining the military, but the item of deployments …

2 years ago

Extra pay for military deployment?

Hey guys, just wondering about something. If I were to join the military and end up being deployed, would I get extra pay? How does that whole system work? Trying to weigh all my post-high school opti …

2 years ago

Car Payments for the Active and Deployed Military

I'm thinking about joining the military after high school and I've been hearing some conflicting information—do deployed military members have to continue paying off their car payment while they're on …

2 years ago

Paying off Phone Bills During Military Deployment

Hey all, it may seem like a weird question but I've got this on my mind—if I join the military and get deployed, what's the deal with paying off my phone, are there certain allowances or wage increase …

2 years ago

Least Deployed Military Branch

Hey, I've been researching different military branches recently, but I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the information. Can anyone tell me which branch of the military tends to have the least deployments?

2 years ago

Confused about Ward Melville High School Military Opt Out Form

Hey everyone, I'm a junior at Ward Melville High School and I heard something about a military opt out form? I'm confused about what this is and was hoping someone here could clarify. Thanks!

2 years ago
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