Military Glossary
Students at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., participate in training exercises.
Students at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., participate in training exercises. The Coast Guard Academy offers full four-year scholarships, and the competition to get in is fierce. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned as officers. There is a five-year minimum service obligation.
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An Army National Guard recruiter describes the benefits available to college students who decide to join.
Students at military colleges are taught the skills to lead in both military and civilian environments.
Servicemembers at Minot Air Force Base in Ward County, N.D., talk about their roles in the Military and why they chose to serve.
Recruiters are available to answer questions about what it's like to be in the Air Force Reserve.
Every applicant must undergo a physical exam at MEPS to ensure he or she can meet the demands of service.
Jeff Davis, an Army ROTC cadet at Old Dominion University, balances his college education with his military training.
A Marine Corps recruiter talks to a young man about opportunities in the Marine Corps.
Lt. Scott Woods, left, administers the Oath of Enlistment to Machinist's Mate 1st Class Adam Bunker-Worley on Ellis Island in New York Harbor.
Recruiters are available to answer questions and help prepare recruits for Basic Training and life in the Air Force.
Seaman Recruit Anthony Lawing, a recent college graduate, explains why he chose the Coast Guard as a career option.
An Army National Guard recruit receives a physical at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
This Senior & Junior Military Colleges guide describes the colleges' unique combination of higher education and ROTC military instruction.
An Air National Guard member discusses the opportunities for world travel and education that the Guard offers.
Air Force reservists take the Oath of Enlistment at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery of tests, commonly called the ASVAB, is designed to help match military applicants with the right careers.
Army ROTC cadets build up their physical strength, teamwork skills and leadership abilities through various exercises.
Marine officers take their Oath after completing Officer Candidates School and accepting their commission.
Midshipmen participate in a sailing exercise at the Naval Academy.
Recruits in the Air Force Delayed Entry Program (DEP), also known as "Deppers," take the Oath of Enlistment at Sam Boyd Stadium at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
After attending college, Seaman Recruit Annie Nguyen realized that she might prefer serving in the Coast Guard.
An Army National Guard recruit takes the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
Austin, a recruit in the Air National Guard, describes the role of the Military Training Instructor (MTI) in the Student Flight Program.
All applicants undergo a background check and fingerprinting at MEPS. In addition, biometric scanning is now used to ensure the security of applicants and their personal information.
College students can join ROTC after two years by participating in the Leader's Training Course (LTC).
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