Military Jobs

One of the most important choices you will make when joining the military is what job you want to do. With hundreds of jobs from which to choose, it can be very tough to narrow it down to just one. This section will give you some insight into many of the different jobs each service has to offer.

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Human resource specialist works as hometown recruiter

Brushing Up on Military Missions

While each branch of the United States military has mixed forces, each one has a specific mission.

Jobs in the Military

Marine intelligence Camp Pendleton, California

Compare the Jobs the Military Offers

Army Nurse Corps

Jobs in the Army

Navy civilian equivalent occupations installation maintenance repair

Navy Jobs at a Glance

Airmen walk toward a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the flight line, June 1, 2019. (Andre Trinidad/Air Force)

Air Force Jobs at a Glance

Marine Corps wheeled vehicles Okinawa, Japan

Marine Corps Jobs at a Glance

Coast Guard jobs electrician's mate

Coast Guard Jobs at a Glance

Enlisting Requirements

Recruits receive general military training

What You Should Know Before You Join the Military

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Waivers Can Help You Join the Military

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Army change of command ceremony Fort McPherson

What Does it Take to Serve?

What do you think it takes to serve in the military; any branch, any job?

Naval Medical Center San Diego military medical issues

Medical Conditions That Can Keep You from Joining the Military

These standards generally apply to all branches of the military. None of them are automatic disqualifiers, just red flags.

Being aware of one's surroundings is key in the military.

Be an Asset: Train for the Military Mindset

There are many things besides fitness that you should consider working on while you prepare to join the military.

MEPS Honolulu

Getting the Scoop on MEPS

Officially, MEPS is the Military Entrance Processing Station, but nobody ever calls it that. Everyone calls it MEPS.