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Hear from young service members about their decisions to join, the friendships they’ve forged, the skills they’ve developed, and their opportunities to make an impact in the Military.

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Finding Fulfillment

From making an impact in the lives of others to meaningful connections and skills that last a lifetime — discover how young adults find fulfillment in the Military.

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Life On Base

Learn how military installations are welcoming environments with more comforts than you might expect.

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See how a military lifestyle can take you around the world, and what to expect when deployed.

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Explore everyday nuances of military life, like using 24-hour time, saluting etiquette, uniform guidelines and more.

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