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Hi all, I'm considering the military path post-high school and I'd love to hear about the skills that are mostly valued or necessary before I enlist. Should I focus on physical fitness, leadership ski …

I've got this huge goal in mind to join the military, but there's one issue holding me back - my weight. I need to lose quite a bit to meet the required standards. Has anybody managed to do this succe …

I'm a rising junior thinking about stepping into a career in the military straight after high school. Any pointers on what I should know in terms of pre-enlistment prep or what to expect overall befor …

Hello everyone, does anyone know if you need good vision to join the military out of high school? I've got glasses, but I've always kind of fancied a military career. Thanks in advance!

Hello! So, I'm a girl thinking about joining the military after graduation. It's a bit of a weird question, but do they require you to be on birth control to enlist? I heard something about this, but …

Okay so, I'm really confused. I've heard quite a few times that American men are obligated to join the military. Is this true? Or is it something from the past? Can someone clear this up for me, pleas …

Hey guys, just a quick question... Do you need to graduate high school to join the military? I'm definitely planning to finish, but it's always good to know the rules. Can anyone help clarify this for …

Hi all, so I'm a bit anxious cause I'm considering joining the military after high school but I'm not exactly sure what I'm getting myself into. What would be some important information or facts that …

I'm a rising junior in high school currently considering different paths post-graduation. I've been giving serious thought to joining the military, and I wanted more insight into what it typically ent …

Hey guys, I'm thinking about enlisting after high school and with the whole COVID situation, I'm unsure about one thing. Is it necessary to have received the COVID vaccine before joining the military? …

Hi guys, I hope everyone's doing well. I've been contemplating a path in the military, but I am kinda hazy on the specifics. Should I already have a security clearance before I apply? Is it something …

Hey y'all, hoping to get some serious advice. Thinking about going to community college first before joining the military. Is this worth it or should I just head straight into the military after high …

Hi there! I'm honestly contemplating if I should ditch the college path and join the military. Sometimes, the conventional route just doesn't feel right, you know. If anyone could share their experien …

Hey everyone! I had a question about the military. Is there a particular GPA you need to join? I'm trying to balance school and my part-time job, so I'm a bit worried about my GPA. Any insight would b …

Hey everyone, I got a question about joining the military after high school. Do you need a driver's license to enlist? I've been putting off getting my license and wonder if it might be a potential is …

Really could do with some insight here, y’all… If I wear glasses, can I still qualify to join the military after high school? Are there strict vision requirements that I should be aware of? Any info w …

What's up, peeps? So, I was wondering about something... I'm researching all sorts of options for my life after high school, and the military seems quite fascinating. But, does anyone know the minimum …

Hey community, I've been seriously contemplating a future in the military instead of college, but I'm worried about my parents' objections. If I'm under 18, do I need both parents to agree for me to e …

Hey guys, as the possibility of college is looming, I've been considering all my options for what to do after high school. In particular, I'm intrigued by joining the military but I'm unsure of the pr …

Hey there! I was thinking about going to community college first before joining the military. Would this in any way make my path through the military smoother, or serve any specific benefit like rank …