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Military

So you are interested in learning more about the Armed Forces. Maybe you like the thought of earning money for college, or the opportunity to travel all over the world. The military provides full-time employment careers with technical training and good pay. Below, you can find some quick information about the military before heading down to the recruitment office.

Choosing what part of the military is right for you
The military is comprised of the Air Force Reserves, Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. Each one has its own specific requirements for joining. There are thousands of career opportunities in the Armed Forces...everything from pharmacist to flight technician. The internet is your best source for finding information on each military division. You can go to the individual sites and learn about each one separately, or go to http://www.armedforcescareers.com to learn about all of them.


Wages, Signing Bonuses, College Scholarships, and Job Training
The military requires alot of dedication and commitment that can definitely pay off! The salary for the military varies greatly depending on your rank and hours committed. After talking to a recruiter about what you will be doing and how many hours you will work, they will decide what pay they feel you deserve. There are also sign-on bonuses up to $12,000 and college funds around $30,000 for everyone who recruits.

One of the top reasons why so many young men and women join the armed forces is because of the great amount of money they offer towards your college education. The amount of money you recieve varies. You can get information on this by contacting a recruiter.


 

 

 

1. Where are recruiting offices located?

2. What questions should I ask the recruiter?

3. Where can I find more information on joining the military?






Ready to go?

You can join the armed forces at 17 with parent permission. It is called the Delayed Entry Program. Your spot will be held up to a year until you graduate, and then you will be entered into the military. Talk to a recruiter for more information.


 


Too busy but interested?

Maybe you're too busy right now to dedicate all of your time to the armed forces...you can join the National Guard. Usually, you only attend one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. It also has some great benefits.

You can get more information by going to www.1800goguard.com