U.S. Military
There are more than 1.4 million active members of the U.S. military, according to Department of Defense statistics. Over 300 million people are affected by the military either through service, or as family of military personnel. This guide provides information on military life and history, the requisites for a military career, and the rights and benefits military members deserve. Use these resources to get informed and involved, or to make the most of your military life.
Expand All Guide SectionsUS Military and Military History
The U.S. military is made up of five branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast ... read more »
Military News
Although regular news sources often cover military events and affairs, the details of what's ... read more »
Joining the Military
Be All You Can Be. An Army of One. Accelerate Your Life. Most people have heard the slogans, but ... read more »
Military Jargon
Like any specialized career, the military has developed its own set of terms and vocabulary. The ... read more »
Legal and Financial Information for Military Members
Managing finances, dealing with legal matters, and choosing insurance can be confusing even if ... read more »
Military Benefits
The unique difficulties of military life can put a tremendous strain on service members and their ... read more »
Military Family Support
Being part of a military family can be difficult. It's important to make connections with people who understand your circumstances and can relate to it on an immediate level. The Internet makes this easier than ever by offering a number of Web sites that specialize in the sort of information, guidance, and community that military families need most.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Online discussion forums are a useful place to start when researching specific topics. Military.com's "Military Life, Spouses and Community" forum features discussions on just about everything related to military life. Whether you participate in a discussion or just read posts, the sort of candor found in these forums can be refreshing.
- Most of the Web sites below feature discussion forums that may also serve as simple and straightforward sources of information.
Dulcinea's Picks
Support the Military as a Civilian
Even if you're not in the military or in a military family, you may be looking for ways to show ... read more »
