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Post-high school military joining process?

Heya people, hope you all doing great. I've been pondering about the process, what happens when you join the military after high school? Is there a particular training I'll need to undergo first or th …

a year ago

Thoughts on the Military Route right after High School?

Sort of freaking out on what to do with my life here... Is joining the military right after high school a good move? Anyone here ever done it or know someone who did and can share their experience?

a year ago

Military Option for High School Dropouts?

Guys, hit me up with your thoughts: Should high school dropouts consider joining the military? Could it be a good alternate path for those who couldn’t finish high school or is it likely to be too rou …

a year ago

Why would you join the military after graduating high school?

Hey there peeps, hope everyone's chill. I've been hearing about students joining the military right after high school and I’m left wondering, what's the appeal? Can anyone share some reasons why gradu …

a year ago

Is joining the military a popular choice for high school grads?

So, I'm a junior in high school, and given the insane amount of student debt I see older friends accumulating, I've considered going the military route. I'm just curious, among high school students wh …

a year ago

What are the implications of joining the military with just a high school diploma?

I'm currently a high school junior and thinking about my next steps. College tanking up an insane amount of debt isn't really my thing, so I'm considering the military. Does only having a high school …

a year ago

Is joining the military in high school possible?

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior curious to find out if it's possible to enlist in the military before graduating from high school. More specifically, can you start the process while still in hi …

a year ago

Jumping Straight to the Military after High School, Good Idea?

Hey all, I'm a junior exploring different post-high school options. The military seems like a solid choice but I've got lots of reservations. For anyone who joined right after high school, how has you …

a year ago

Can One Start the Military Enlistment Process While Still in High School?

Hello everyone, junior here and considering joining the military. I'm wondering if I can start the enlistment process while still in high school, or do I have to wait until after graduation? Anyone fa …

a year ago

Online High School Grad, considering Military

Hey all, I've been doing high school online and I'm seriously thinking about joining the military after this. Anyone else in a similar situation or have any advice on this? Thank you!

a year ago

Enlisting after High School: Yes or No?

I've been thinking about skipping the college path and joining the military after high school. Has anyone else considered this or done it? I'm curious about your experiences or thoughts on this. Thank …

a year ago

Is Military Service a Good Move After High School?

I'm wondering about how beneficial it might be to join the military straight after high school. Thoughts, guys? Weigh in on the good and the bad. Thanks!

a year ago

High School Diploma Requirements for Military Enlistment?

I'm really interested in serving in the military right after high school. But, will not having a high school diploma be an issue? Is a high school diploma mandatory for joining the military?

a year ago

Jumping straight into military after HS - experiences?

I'm contemplating some serious stuff here - joining the military straight after high school. FEELING THE PRESSURE but also genuinely interested. For those of you who took this path, could you share yo …

a year ago

Joining the Military Straight out of High School?

So, I've been seriously considering this route for a while now and I just want some more advice. What do I need to know about joining the military directly after high school? What are the pros and con …

a year ago

High School Programs Leading to Military

Hey y'all, been contemplating about the military option post-high school. I wonder if there are specific programs or activities I could participate in during high school to prepare? Are there things I …

a year ago

Can high school students join the military?

I'm still in high school but my interest in the military has grown tremendously over the last year. Can I, being currently in high school, join the military in any capacity or initiate any form of tra …

a year ago

Becoming an officer immediately after HS?

I've been seriously contemplating enlisting in the military right after graduation. One thing that has been on my mind though is the possibility of joining as an officer. I mean, is that even possible …

a year ago

Military Service Without High School Diploma?

Hello! Unusual question here - I left high school early, but I'm very keen on joining the military. Is it an absolute requirement to have a diploma, or are there pathways even without it? If anyone ha …

a year ago

Enlisting Without a High-School Diploma - Is it Possible?

Hi all! So here's my situation - I didn't complete high school but I want to join the military. Is it even possible, or am I chasing a pipe dream? Has anyone else been in a similar situation and succe …

a year ago
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