Join the Military

Gen. Colin Powell, a son of Jamaican immigrants, rose to the top of the U.S. military.

These standards generally apply to all branches of the military. None of them are automatic disqualifiers, just red flags.

Thinking about joining the Coast Guard? We answer the top questions recruits have here, and offer hints on how to make...

Need answers to basic questions about joining and serving in the Air Force? You can find them here.

No cadet or midshipmen joins the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) with the thought that they will face disenrollment...

A sign of maturity is patience, and this journey may take a year or two to build a foundation of fitness capable of enduring...

What do you think it takes to serve in the military; any branch, any job?

The Navy Reserve is a force of highly trained men and women available to meet the expanded needs of the regular Navy.

The Marine Corps Reserve includes trained individuals who can be called to active duty during war, national emergencies or...

What is the military draft and Selective Service? Here’s everything you need to know.