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Futures Magazine: True Stories of Military Service

Futures magazine is an annual publication of the Department of Defense that features articles on men and women from all branches of the Military. Reading about their experiences gives you a look into military life, its rewards and its challenges. Here, on todaysmilitary.com, you can hear more from the servicemembers who shared their stories in Futures. Listen to what they have to say about their choice to serve, their careers, their experiences in the Military and more.

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Army

A young staff sergeant talks about why he chose to join the Army and his experiences at Fort Bliss in Texas.

Featuring:

Staff Sgt. William Alston

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Marine Corps

Hear what it takes to be a Marine and see why these servicemembers chose the Corps.

Featuring:

Gunnery Sgt. Jorge Castillon
Sgt. Ofman Gomez
Gunnery Sgt. Lysa Packard
Sgt. James Weygandt
Cpl. Moses Cardenas

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Navy

An officer explains how the Navy provided him with experiences he couldn’t have gotten in a civilian career.

Featuring:

Lt. j.g. Andrew Bonderud

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Air Force

Listen to a pararescueman explain his job, its challenges and his desire to serve in the Air Force.

Featuring:

Airman 1st Class Lucas Ferrari

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Coast Guard

A young officer at Air Station Clearwater, Fla., discusses her experiences flying in the Coast Guard.

Featuring:

Lt. Jeanine Menze

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Women in the Military

What is it like to be a woman in the Military? Find out firsthand from three female servicemembers.

Featuring:

Lt. Jeanine Menze
Fireman Whitney Bell
Gunnery Sgt. Lysa Packard

Advice

Hear servicemembers give their best advice to young adults curious about service.

Featuring:

Lt. j.g. Andrew Bonderud
Staff Sgt. William Alston
Sgt. Ofman Gomez
Gunnery Sgt. Lysa Packard
Staff Sgt. Erik Reichenbach
Lt. Jeanine Menze
Sgt. James Weygandt

Military Service Branches

The U.S. Military consists of five active-duty Services and their respective Guard and Reserve units. Together, they offer a broad variety of ways to serve.