Careers - U.S. Military Service

Learn more about the military forces:

Army - The largest and oldest service in the U.S. military, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States.

Marines - A component of the Department of the Navy, the Marine Corp maintains amphibious and ground units for contingency and combat operations.

Navy - On, above and below the water, the Navy is America's forward-deployed force and is a major deterrent to aggression around the world.

Air Force - The Air Force provides a rapid, flexible, and lethal air and space capability that can deliver forces anywhere in the world within hours.

Space Force - The Space Force organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force.

Coast Guard - The Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection and military naval support. Part of the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, the Coast Guard operates under the Navy during times of war.

National Guard - Composed of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, the National Guard is a versatile force, supporting combat missions, domestic emergencies, humanitarian efforts, homeland security operations and more.

The Department of Defense is America's largest government agency. With the military tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times, the department has grown and evolved with our nation. Their mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

There are many opportunities to explore regarding choosing a career in the military service. It requires having more conversations about it, and educating today's youth.