Today's Military:

Resources for Educators

As young adults consider their future plans, it’s up to teachers, guidance counselors and other educators to supply them with accurate and relevant information. Today’s Military offers many options for the right candidate, but navigating the possibilities can seem daunting to many teens. This is where you can help: by supplying the right information at the right time.

Free materials to share with your students

Futures Magazine.
Futures magazine, 2012 edition

True stories about real servicemembers

Download student information handouts:

Career Step-By-Step (PDF, 54K)
Jobs in the Military Overview (PDF, 54K)
Candidates: What to Expect (PDF, 64K)

  • You don't need to finish high school to join the Military.
  • You must have a high school diploma or equivalent to enlist.
See other Myths vs. Realities

Time for Support

When a student first expresses interest in the Military (or when you first find it appropriate to recommend as an option), you will want to discuss basic entrance requirements and perhaps give an overview of the major Service branches. This is also the time to consider the ASVAB test, which helps match a student’s abilities with an appropriate military career. If your school system does not offer the ASVAB, you can direct your student to a testing center.

With or without ASVAB results, your students can explore military careers, estimated compensation, and service benefits. Educational benefits and tuition support are often very appealing to young people. Discussing and clearing up misconceptions is also important, and can lead to realistic goals. At this point, your student may be ready to visit a recruiter. With your help, they will know how to proceed and how to make the most of their experience.

Interviews with servicemembers profiled in Futures magazine:

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"I ended up finding my passion."

Is it possible to find a satisfying and rewarding career in the Military? Yes! Servicemembers talk about the variety of job opportunities and finding the right career for themselves.

Featuring: Staff Sgt. Tara Currah, Air Force Reserve; Cadet Ryan Cho, Army National Guard; 2nd Lt. Amanda Morgan, Army National Guard; Spc. Tiffany Dusterhoft, Army; Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrien Cheval, Coast Guard Reserve; Petty Officer 2nd Class Rafael Whitson, Navy; Petty Officer 2nd Class Vanessa Valdes, Coast Guard Reserve; Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Crandall, Navy; Staff Sgt. Saul Mendoza, Air National Guard

"People think it's either school or the Military. No, you can do both."

Find out from servicemembers how joining the Military can help you pay for school and the different ways you can earn a degree.

Featuring: Petty Officer 2nd Class Vanessa Valdes, Coast Guard Reserve; Cadet Ryan Cho, Army National Guard; Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Crandall, Navy; Capt. Ryan McHugh, Air Force; Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrien Cheval, Coast Guard Reserve; Sgt. Jacob Poulliot, Air Force; Staff Sgt. Tara Currah, Air Force Reserve; Staff Sgt. Saul Mendoza, Air Guard

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