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Exploring Opportunities in the U.S. Military
The United States Armed Forces offers a wide range of career, educational, and leadership opportunities for students interested in serving their country. This page provides essential information about the five military branches—Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard—and details on enlistment options, benefits, training programs, and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Whether you're considering immediate enlistment after graduation or planning a path through college and officer training, this resource is designed to help you make informed decisions about a future in the military.
Military-affiliated Programs and Schools

Military-affiliated Programs and Schools

Camps & Programs for High School Students

Devil Pups Youth Program for America:
  • An inspiring summer experience that challenges high school students both mentally and physically, offering a glimpse into military life and helping them discover if it's the right path for their future. Click here to learn more.
 
2025 SAME National Engineering and Construction Camp
  • Are you a high school student interested in engineering? SAME (Society of American Military Engineers) National is now accepting applications for its weeklong, hands-on Engineering and Construction Camps held each summer. These immersive experiences are designed for students passionate about STEM and offer the unique opportunity to learn alongside military engineers and SAME professionals.
  • Camps are hosted at locations across the United States by branches of the U.S. military, including the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps.
  • The application period open each January and closes in the spring. Full eligibility requirements, camp details, and application information can be found at: https://www.same.org/camps/

Military Schools

The Military offers unique educational opportunities for students who plan to pursue a college degree. These options — service academies, senior military colleges and maritime academies — offer world-class education and a deeper understanding of military culture. In addition, these schools grant full tuition in exchange for a period of service commitment.
 
Click here to learn more.

College Credit

There are a number of ways the Military can help service members afford an education, either during or after service. In fact, a number of programs exist that can translate military training, experience and expertise into college credit, providing service members with more time, money and peace of mind.
 
College Degrees and Credentialing
Through a partnership with the American Council on Education (ACE), many service members have the opportunity to convert their training into a degree. Depending on service and school, service members can receive equivalent college credit for military experience, training and awards that more than 2,300 colleges and universities recognize.
 
Military experience can also translate into civilian licensing and certification for careers such as an electrician or software engineer. Each branch of the Military has programs to ensure service members receive credentials for the training they completed in service.

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Program

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is a leadership training and development program that prepares full-time, college-enrolled students for service opportunities in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Space Force (the Coast Guard offers a similar program called the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative [CSPI]). Joining ROTC opens a door to professional skills development, scholarship opportunities and tuition assistance, and, upon completion, attaining the rank of officer. Today, ROTC is offered at more than 1,700 colleges and universities.
 
Click here to learn more.

Military Options for Financing College, Trade Schools, CTE Education

Click here to learn about options the U.S. Military provides for service members who choose to pursue a college, trade school, and/or Career Technical Education (CTE) educational opportunity.

Advanced Training

Sometimes referred to as Advanced Individual Training (AIT), or simply advanced training, skill training takes place after a service member completes Basic Training. Skill training refers to the instruction a service member receives in his or her assigned military career field.
 
Depending on career specialty, a service member attends one of many diverse skill training schools. While there, he or she learns the skills necessary to succeed at his or her specific career through hands-on training, classroom sessions and field instruction.
 
While the purpose and fundamentals of AIT remain consistent across all Service branches, each offers its own unique experience.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test

General Information

Thinking About a Military Career? Take the ASVAB Seriously.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a timed, multiple-aptitude test developed and maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense. It’s designed to measure your strengths and predict future academic and occupational success in the military.
 
Each year, the ASVAB is administered to over one million high school and post-secondary students, as well as military applicants. It’s offered at more than 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) across the country.
 
Why Does the ASVAB Matter?
Your performance on the ASVAB directly impacts your eligibility to enlist and qualify for specific military careers. Scores from four key areas—Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge—make up your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score, which determines if you’re eligible to join the U.S. military.
 
Additional scores from the ASVAB help determine your qualifications for various Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) and may affect your eligibility for enlistment bonuses. The better you score, the more options you’ll have.
 
The ASVAB will be offered during the fall and spring semesters.
Start preparing now to make the most of this opportunity. Click here for more information, practice tests, and study guides.

Test Interpretation

You Took the ASVAB—Now Make It Count!
The purpose of taking the ASVAB wasn’t just to get a score—it was to gain insight into your strengths, interests, and values. Don’t skip the most important part of the process: attending the ASVAB Results Interpretation session.
 
During this session, a trained expert will walk you through your individual ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) results. You’ll engage in activities that help you understand what your scores mean and how they relate to potential career paths—both in and out of the military.
 
From your results page, you’ll receive a unique access code that opens the door to additional assessments designed to deepen your self-understanding. This is where the fun begins—discovering how your strengths and values align with specific careers and learning about the many different pathways to reach them.
 
 
We hope this process helps clarify who you are and what types of careers may be a great fit as you plan for your future. Whether you’re making decisions about high school courses, extracurriculars, or post-graduation plans, the more you understand yourself, the more confident and empowered you’ll be to advocate for your goals.
Military Branches

Military Branches

Meeting Recruiters

After exploring options online, consider meeting with a local military recruiter to learn more about available career paths and educational opportunities. Bring a list of prepared questions to help guide the conversation and ensure you get the information you need. You might ask:
  • Am I a good fit for military service?
  • What are the academic, mental health, and physical health requirements?
  • What should I know about the commitment, benefits, and basic training?
  • What are the differences between part-time and full-time service? What about enlisting versus becoming an officer?
  • Can I attend college while serving in the military?
  • If so, what financial aid options are available? Realistically, how much of my college costs could be covered?
  • How can I translate military experience into a civilian career?
  • What should I do now to prepare?
 
Keep in mind: Recruiters cannot force you to sign anything, guarantee a specific job, promise a duty station, or waive enlistment requirements. If any part of the offer does not meet your expectations or needs, it’s okay to walk away. Don’t sign until you are fully informed and comfortable with your decision.

U.S. Air Force

The United States Air Force provides a rapid, flexible, and lethal air and space capability that can deliver forces anywhere in the world within hours.
 
 
Recruiters:
  • Wassana Y. Moore, SSgt, USAF (Enlisted Active-Duty Air Force & Space Force Recruiter)
  • Staff Sergeant Kaitlin Curtis (Special Warfare Recruiter)
  • Second Lieutenant Devin Svec (AFROTC College Academic Advisor)
  • Jason Gabrick (US Air Force Academy Recruiter) (2025)
 

U.S. Army

The largest and oldest service in the U.S. Military, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States. 
 
Local Recruiters

U.S. Coast Guard

The United States 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.
 
Local Recruiter

U.S. Marines

A component of the Department of the Navy, the United States Marine Corps maintains amphibious and ground units for contingency and combat operations.
 
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U.S. National Guard

Comprised of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, the United States National Guard is a versatile force, supporting combat missions, domestic emergencies, humanitarian efforts, homeland security operations and more.
 
 
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U.S. Navy

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

The United States 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.
 
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