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United States Military
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About the Military
 The United States Armed Forces:
 The military forces of the United States (Air Force, Army,
Coast Guard, Marine Corps & Navy)
 The President of the U.S.:
 The overall head of the military
 Helps form military policy
 The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD):
 A federal executive department
 The principal organ by which military policy is carried out
 Headed by the Secretary of Defense
a civilian & a member of the cabinet
 serves as the President’s second-in-command
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About the Military
 National Security Council
Coordinates military action with diplomacy
 Headed by National Security Advisor
 Joint Chiefs of Staff
 Six members who advise the President & the National Security
Advisor
 Includes the head of each DoD service branches (does not include the
Coast Guard-falls under Dept. of Homeland Security-or National
Guard)
 U.S. Military
 All branches work together during operations & joint missions
 One of the largest militaries in terms of number of personnel
 Draws manpower from pool of volunteers (conscription-draft- hasn’t
been used since 1972)
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Military Options
 Air Force
 Army
 Coast Guard
 Marine Corps
 Navy
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 National Guard
COAST GUARD
 Find Your Career
 Coast Guard Academy
 Being a Guardian
 U.S.C.G. Reserve
 Discovering Our Roles
 Enlisted Ratings
 Get the Answers
 USCG Roles
 Officer Careers
 Benefits
 FAQs
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U.S. AIR FORCE
• Enlisted Opportunities
• Academy
• Officer Opportunities
• ROTC
• Health Care
• Health Care Careers
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Opportunities
Mission
Values
Creed
History
Technology
Events
Careers
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• FAQs
• How to Join
U.S. ARMY
 Overview
 Careers & Jobs
 Personnel
 Benefits
 Service Options
 Soldier Life
 Training, Careers & Jobs
 For Parents
 Vehicles & Equipment
 How to Join
 Post Locations
 Ranks & Insignia
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MARINE CORPS
 Making Marines
 12 Weeks
 Winning Battles
 Eligibility
 Quality Citizens
 Quality Citizens
 Explore the Story
 Warrior Path
 Become an Officer
 Parents & Mentors
 FAQs
 Parents & Mentors
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NATIONAL GUARD
 What’s our mission?
 Benefits
 Do I qualify?
 Careers
 What’s Basic Training?
 Events/Promotions
 Guard Life
 What is the Guard?
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U.S. Navy
 Why join the Navy?
 About the Navy
 Careers in Demand
 Joining the Navy
 Inside the Navy
 Inside the Navy
 Education Opportunities
 Careers & Jobs
 Mission & History
 Families & Advisors
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Volunteer Activities
 http://joiningforces.uso.org/share-message-
om?sc=OM-my-p_BPI:%20FLOTUSSearch_Obama-Troops_{Creative}
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First Lady Michelle Obama support program
 http://iparticipateusa.org/cause/support-military-
families
 Students who have family members or friends in
the service:
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Email to ask how the class can help
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Send care packages to the service men & women
Send care packages to the children, schools, etc. in the area they are
stationed
Other ideas
Resources
Videos, Articles & Lots of Information
 http://www.military.com/
 http://www.usmilitary.com/
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Sources
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_armed
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www.gocoastguard.com
www.marines.com
www.nationalguard.com
http://airforce.com
www.goarmy.com
www.navy.com
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