by Michelle Kafka

Created on: May 06, 2008   Last Updated: September 09, 2008

"Today's US Military Have you considered joining?"

If no, then perhaps sit down with a cup of coffee and read this article to find out if now is the time for you?

Who are the people joining?

These people include:

Students looking to clear college or university loans
People who want to further their education
Folks who want to serve the countries needs
People who would like great benefits and insurance

Citizens looking for stability for selves and family
Beings from small towns or counties where there is not a lot of employment opportunities
Even non-US citizens can join but first have to move to the US, secure a home address, then seek out a recruit office, talk with a recruiter, and finally apply.

Where are these people from?

The people that join are from or still in high school who already made the decision (as young as 17 with parent's permission)
The people from small towns or counties
And the people from abroad

There are five US services to consider applying for:

US Air Force
US Army
US Coast Guard
US Marines
US Navy

Now each of these services have commissioned and non-commissioned, full-time/part-time, or civilian jobs you can enter; with well over 150 assorted careers just in the Army alone.

Each category offers skills and perks you would not find elsewhere. Just as a writer would not receive the same benefits as a doctor; the military has their own benefits package for each of the different services.

There are two other positions you could apply for also which include:

National Guard
State Guard

A sampling of the benefits the Army offers follows:

All around compensation - health, lowered health insurance for you and family, great portions of vacation allotment, food, schooling, great retirement benefits, family support

Funds for education - the Army may consider helping one to achieve one's goals by aiding in paying school loans or aiding in one's further education through programs

Income - standard pay, extra cash for specific versatility or responsibilities, sign-up bonuses among other types of pay.

The services have their own mission statements and values but each strives for excellence.

Where to get more information/resources from to make that all important decision:

Websites
Blogs
Books, magazines, journals, articles
Chat rooms/forums
Mailing lists, newsgroups
Libraries, archives
Television, videos
Museums
Actual military members - past and present
Societies, groups
Volunteering
Contacting a recruiter

Furthermore, according to Wikipedia: "The United States

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