Military Career Research Paper

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There are many careers available to choose in life. Especially in the military branches, you have Marines, National Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard. In these careers I have looked between two jobs but I will be going with one true choice after much time of thinking;I will be going into the US Army. My main reason for not going into the Guard is because of the part time features. In the Guard, you pick an MOS to work however you ONLY work as a National Guard member one weekend a month. I am not usually one to be able to do many things at once. I don’t think I would be able to keep up with part time National Guard and continue schooling and other jobs that may be provided. US Army would be a full time commitment in which I would have a job schedule. US Army doesn’t only offer the full time but you get full time benefits. While I am stationed in the USA I will live in a military like town in which …show more content…

Everyone needs some sort of medical protection or insurance. In the Army, The second you leave for Bootcamp you receive your medical benefits. However in the Navy and Air Force you receive it after enlisting. On top of that Army covers insurance for all your immediately family. Most branches it is only the enlisted that receive most benefits. I also need to look into where I am going after Work. Do I want to start college after army and receive some benefits or do I want to do college during service. Marines, Airforce, and navy do not offer these -From knowledge and sources-. Serving time is also a major MAJOR thing to look forward to. Not only will you spent time away not seeing friends and family but you also will be making friendships that are the strongest you may ever see being a battle buddy. Also in some jobs you don’t have free time to call/text/skype or even mail your family and friends back home. Army has a time set on all their stations from 5pm to 5am is free time. Sleep as you will, Eat as you will, Play and explore as you