Options to Consider

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United States Military

• Options to Consider

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About the Military

• The United States Armed Forces
• The military forces of the United States (Air
  Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps Navy)
• The President of the U.S.
• The overall head of the military
• Helps form military policy
• The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
• A federal executive department
• The principal organ by which military policy is
  carried out
• Headed by the Secretary of Defense
• a civilian a member of the cabinet
• serves as the Presidents second-in-command

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About the Military

• National Security Council
• Coordinates military action with diplomacy
• Headed by National Security Advisor
• Joint Chiefs of Staff
• Six members who advise the President the
  National Security Advisor
• Includes the head of each DoD service branches
  (does not include the Coast Guard-falls under
  Dept. of Homeland Security-or National Guard)
• U.S. Military
• All branches work together during operations
  joint missions
• One of the largest militaries in terms of number
  of personnel
• Draws manpower from pool of volunteers
  (conscription-draft- hasnt been used since 1972)

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Military Options

• Air Force
• Army
• Coast Guard
• Marine Corps
• Navy

• National Guard

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COAST GUARD

• Find Your Career
• Being a Guardian
• Discovering Our Roles
• Get the Answers

• Coast Guard Academy
• U.S.C.G. Reserve
• Enlisted Ratings
• USCG Roles
• Officer Careers
• Benefits
• FAQs

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U.S. AIR FORCE

• Enlisted Opportunities
• Officer Opportunities
• Health Care Opportunities
• Mission
• Values
• Creed
• History
• Technology
• Events
• Careers

• Academy
• ROTC
• Health Care Careers
• FAQs
• How to Join

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U.S. ARMY

• Overview
• Personnel
• Service Options
• Training, Careers Jobs
• Vehicles Equipment
• Post Locations
• Ranks Insignia

• Careers Jobs
• Benefits
• Soldier Life
• For Parents
• How to Join

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MARINE CORPS

• Making Marines
• Winning Battles
• Quality Citizens
• Explore the Story
• Become an Officer
• Parents Mentors

• 12 Weeks
• Eligibility
• Quality Citizens
• Warrior Path
• Parents Mentors
• FAQs

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NATIONAL GUARD

• Whats our mission?
• Do I qualify?
• Whats Basic Training?

• Benefits
• Careers
• Events/Promotions
• Guard Life
• What is the Guard?

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U.S. Navy

• Why join the Navy?
• Careers in Demand
• Inside the Navy
• Education Opportunities
• Mission History

• About the Navy
• Joining the Navy
• Inside the Navy
• Careers Jobs
• Families Advisors

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Volunteer Activities

• http//joiningforces.uso.org/share-message-om?scO
  M-my-p_BPI20FLOTUS-Search_Obama-Troops_Creative
  
• First Lady Michelle Obama support program
• http//iparticipateusa.org/cause/support-military-
  families
• Students who have family members or friends in
  the service
• Email to ask how the class can help
• Send care packages to the service men women
• Send care packages to the children, schools, etc.
  in the area they are stationed
• Other ideas

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ResourcesVideos, Articles Lots of Information

• http//www.military.com/
• http//www.usmilitary.com/

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Sources

• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_armed_f
  orces
• www.gocoastguard.com
• www.marines.com
• www.nationalguard.com
• http//airforce.com
• www.goarmy.com
• www.navy.com