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Military 101 – Branches of the Military

Funding College through Military Experience

Confused on the Branches of the Military?

Interested in the military, but want to know more about each branch?  Review each one below for more details.

  • Air Force/Air Force Reserve: The nation’s air and space fleet
  • Air National Guard: A reserve component of the Air Force
  • Army/Army Reserve: The soldiers who operate on land
  • Army National Guard: An elite group of land power soldiers, separated by state
  • Coast Guard/Coast Guard Reserve: The manpower monitoring our domestic waterways
  • Marine Corps/Marine Corps Reserve: The first boots on the ground, trained to react quickly on land or sea
  • Navy/Navy Reserve: Secures the seas and oceans of the world

As an enlisted member, you can focus on one of the following job categories: Administrative, Machine Operator and Production, Combat Specialty, Media and Public Affairs, Construction, Protective Service, Electronic and Electrical Equipment Repair, Support Services, Engineering/Science/Technical, Transportation and Material Handling, Health Care, Vehicle and Machinery Mechanic, Human Resource Development

To learn more about the military, visit The Official Military Site

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