Military Careers

Members of the U.S. military service train for and perform a variety of tasks in order to maintain the U.S. national defense. Servicemembers work in occupations specific to the military, such as fighter pilots or infantrymen. Many other members work in occupations that are equivalent to civilian occupations, such as nurses, doctors, and lawyers.

High school diploma or equivalent

$18,194.40 + housing

U.S. Air Force: http://www.af.mil

U.S. Army: http://www.army.mil

U.S. Coast Guard: http://www.uscg.mil

U.S. Marines Corps: http://www.marines.mil

U.S. Navy: http://www.navy.mil

U.S. National Guard: http://www.nationalguard.mil

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Brief descriptions of job duties, entry-level education, and pay are given for the occupations listed below For more details, click on the bold titles to be taken to The Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh (visited May 21, 2015).

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