Careers & Benefits

Explore Careers in the Military

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You’re the one who spots threats before anyone else. This work centers on securing networks and shaping missions in cyberspace.

intelligence specialists

You’re quick to catch patterns and love putting clues together. This role channels that energy into intel that shapes big decisions.

financial managers work in an office setting

You’re the steady one who keeps budgets, plans and people in sync. Financial units handle accounting, planning and smart resource management.

Helpers & Healers

You feel strongest when you’re supporting others, from teaching to healing bodies.
Registered Nurses

You lead with empathy and stay calm when things get intense. Nursing teams deliver hands-on care to service members and families.

Service Member performing Physical Therapy

You’re all about hands-on techniques and steady progress. Physical therapists help patients rebuild strength through specially designed treatments, including targeted exercises.

Military firefighter wears protective equipment to fight fires

You show up strong when things get hot. Firefighters respond to fires, hazards, accidents and emergencies both on and off base.

Infantry Officers

People trust your leadership, and you’re calm under pressure. These individuals are on the front line, leading ground units through training, missions and everyday readiness.

Service Member kneeling near a missle

You’re wired for strategy and precision. These officers run the teams and tech that support long-range operations.

Military-Specific/Tactical Training Specialists

You’re a natural coach who thrives on helping others sharpen their skills. These specialists lead training that keeps service members skilled, confident and mission ready.

Machinists at work

You’re the person who loves building and fixing things with your hands. From fabricating precision parts to repairing critical equipment, machinists operate advanced tools to keep military operations running smoothly.

Electrical and Electronics Engineers

You’re the person who loves making systems work better. From design and development to maintenance and improvement, technicians build, repair and optimize the electrical systems military operations depend on.

space operations specialists at work in the office

You think big (like, outer space big) but remain precise. This role helps plan and run space missions that push the Military into new territory.

Creators & Communicators

You enjoy expressing ideas, telling stories or creating art that inspires others.
coast guard public affairs specialist behind the camera

You know how to tell a story that lands. Public affairs teams shape how the mission is shared with communities and the media.

Marine photographer works with cameras at her desk

Your camera roll always has a point of view. Photographers capture the real people and moments behind military life.

Service Member speaking in front of a few other Service Members

Your fluency builds trust. Language officers supervise interpreters and translators, ensuring they connect cultures and support missions through effective communication and understanding.

quartermasters giving service members equipment

You’re the person who keeps vessels moving safely and on course. From navigating and operating boats to overseeing cargo, crews and lifesaving equipment, quartermasters ensure maritime operations run smoothly under every condition.

helicopter pilot

You love mastering intricate skills and staying cool in motion. Pilots operate across versatile missions that require speed, precision, clarity and control.

Human resource specialists congregate outside their cubicles

You’re great with people and even better at keeping things organized. HR supports careers, benefits and support systems across the force.

Opportunity Starts with These Military Career Categories

Military Salary Is About More Than You’d Think

It’s not just what you earn on the job, it’s everything else too. Check out the wide range of military benefits that come with serving.

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Base Salary

Basic pay is structured, predictable and tied to a service member’s rank and time in service; as they advance, their earnings grow. 

Housing

Service members receive tax-free housing allowances that can be applied to on-base housing or to cover rent or mortgages if living off base.

Food

From dining facilities to tax-free groceries on base, military food allowances make it easier for service members to eat well and save money.

Education

Service members can continue their education while serving. Benefits, including tuition assistance, scholarships, grants and loans, are available to those who qualify.

Medical

The Military provides active-duty service members with no-cost health and dental care as well as affordable plans for those serving part time in the Reserve and Guard.

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“The Military does not just offer jobs but the opportunity to gain skills and professional education and build a future that can be beneficial if one decides to separate.” 

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