Military Enlistment

Joining the Military: Know What You Are Committing To

Joining the military is a big commitment - by both you and the military. This commitment is not to be taken lightly.

Army Lt. Col. Kamal Kalsi, president of Sikh American Veterans Alliance (SAVA), and Manav Sodhi, a high school student who received a religious accommodation from the Army to wear the Sikh turban and beard. (Photo: Matt Thorn)

14 Sikh High Schoolers Get Waivers to Enter Army Basic With Beard, Turban

Manav Sodhi will help lead a wave of Sikh soldiers enlisting in the Army who will be allowed to wear the turban and beard.

Your Questions About Joining The Coast Guard Answered

Joint Services Color Guard (US Army/Katryn Tuton)

U.S. Armed Forces Overview

In simple terms, the U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the five armed service branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine C...

In this Sunday, June 11, 2017, file photo, Equality March for Unity and Pride participants march past the White House in Washington. Carolyn Kaster/AP

New Pentagon Transgender Enlistment Ban Takes Effect

The administration's policy prohibiting most transgender individuals from entering the military went into effect on Friday.

Cpl. John C. Fisher, squad leader, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, leads his Marines through Range 410 while participating in Integrated Training Exercise 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 9, 2016.. (U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Dave Flores)

Why the Marines Are Throwing Big Cash Bonuses at Infantry Squad Leaders

Marine officials are reminding squad leaders that there are big bucks for those willing to re-enlist.

Everything You Need To Know About Joining The Guard and Reserve

What are the Reserves and National Guard? What are the qualifications to join the Reserves and National Guard?

Weight Requirements For Joining The Military

Each service has its own height and weight requirements for recruits.

Barriers To Military Enlistment

In most cases, these are not permanently disqualifying. However, these are factors that you should mention to your recruiter.

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Navy Lt. Kaylie Ludwig. (Photo courtesy of the Ludwig family)

Navy IDs Officer Who Died Aboard the Arlington; NCIS Probe Continues

Navy officials have identified the woman who died aboard a ship during a port stop in Spain as Lt. Kaylie Ludwig.

The front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

VA Ready to Roll Out Mission Act Program on June 6 But Expect Glitches: Officials

Officials say the benefits of a system giving veterans more say in their own health care outweigh any drawbacks.

Ray Weaver, of Lancaster, Pa., supports Rolling Thunder 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua L. DeMotts)

Thunder's End: Rolling Thunder to Mark Final Memorial Day Event This Weekend

This year's annual Rolling Thunder veterans tribute will be the last.

The Marine Corps insignia is visible behind Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller as he takes questions from reporters at the unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaign engravings on the USMC War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Nov. 21, 2017, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Top Marine Makes Plea to End Suicide, Says 'Zero Shame' in Admitting Problem

Active-duty suicide rates in the Navy and Marine Corps reached a 10-year high last year.

Courtland Savage from early in his training. (Courtesy Courtland Savage)

Navy to Change Pilot Call Sign Protocol After Minority Aviators Report Bias

The head of naval aviation has directed the creation of a new process for approving and reviewing pilots' call signs.