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How to Become a Fighter Pilot

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The United States Navy, Air Force and Marines all have pipelines to become a jet fighter pilot. Becoming a fighter pilot is a long and difficult task. However, for the men and women who accomplish it, nothing rivals the fast pace and excitement ... more »

How to Become a General

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Army, Air Force and Marine generals and Navy and Coast Guard admirals command thousands of personnel and billions of dollars worth of military equipment. Stars are not conferred lightly, for generals and admirals shoulder awesome responsibilities... more »

How to Become a Green Beret

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President Kennedy called the Green Beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom." The U.S. Army's Special Forces work in A-Teams, 12-member units, in the spirit of the Green Beret motto, "De ... more »

How to Become an Air Force Pilot

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The lure of flying fighters brings many people to consider careers in the Air Force. In order to actually become an Air Force pilot, you must meet stringent medical, physical, and academic requirements and become an officer in the United States ... more »

How to Become an Army Corporal

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The Army corporal has a long and distinguished history. It is the bridging rank between a private and an NCO, or non-commissioned officer. Although it is not as common today, there are still ways to achieve the rank of corporal... more »

How to Become an Army Pilot

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Becoming an Army pilot is different from becoming a pilot in the other services in two major ways. First, the Army allows warrant officers, as well as commissioned officers, to fly. The warrant officers may or may not be college graduates. ... more »

How to Do More Pull Ups

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If you need to do more pull ups to pass a physical test or just want to impress your friends, here's how... more »

How to employ an M18a1 Anti-personnel Claymore Mine

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Whether you are joining the military, are already in the military, or are learning this, in case the revolution ever comes, firing a claymore should only be attempted at a demolition range, in the presence of a demolition professional. The ... more »

How to Enlist in the United States Marine Corps

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The United States Marine Corps is a proud service. The Latin phrase, Semper Fidelis, meaning "always faithful," is a way of life for Marines. The men and women who wear the globe and anchor are a dedicated and devoted group. Enlistment in the ... more »

How to Get Out of the U.S. Military

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The government has every intention of holding you to your signed contract and oath to serve a specified length of time. Unlike most jobs, quitting the military is not an easy or often viable option. However, all things must eventually come to an ... more »

How to Graduate from the U.S. Army Airborne School

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You’ve volunteered to attend training at the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. This school is the first stage in enhancing your military career by becoming parachute qualified. During three weeks of instruction, you’ll learn ... more »

How to Join the Army

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"Be all that you can be" may be nearly cliché now, but the U.S. Army truly offers an opportunity for education, skill training, adventure and public service for thousands of young people... more »

How to Join the Marines

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The U.S. Marine Corps is the oldest of the U.S. military services, established by the Continental Congress resolution on November 10, 1775. U.S. Marines serve on military bases, aboard ships and in U.S. embassies around the world... more »

How to Join the Merchant Marines

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The Merchant Marines have been around longer than the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy. During the revolutionary war, a group of mariners took action after hearing of the success at Lexington. Grabbing their pitchforks and axes they rode an ... more »

How to Join the Navy

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The U.S. Navy offers opportunities to serve the nation aboard ships or at naval stations around the world. Many of the skills learned in the military service can be transferred to civilian life... more »

How to Join U.S. Special Forces

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If you think you have what it takes to jump out of airplanes, navigate through jungles and work in small groups with locals in foreign countries, you might have what it takes to join the United States Special Forces. Also known at the Green ... more »

How to Prepare for Air Force Basic Training

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So your leaving for Air Force Basic training soon! Well here's what you should know before you leave... more »

How to Prepare for Army Basic Training

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Army basic training is tough. The first four weeks are dedicated to breaking you down, physically and mentally, and the next four weeks are spent building you up. If you know this going in, you can spend the entire eight weeks building yourself ... more »

How to Prepare for Basic Training

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No matter which branch of the military you intend on joining, your military career will begin with basic training. Whether your basic training lasts for nine weeks or three months, you’ll remember those days for the rest of your life. Basic ... more »

How to Raise Your Army GT Score

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Understanding the ASVAB and how the military uses the results can be a bit tricky. There are 3 versions. The High School Version is officially called Form 18/19. It's a paper-based ASVAB commonly given to juniors and seniors in high school. There ... more »

How to Raise Your Army GT Score

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The Army converts the ASVAB subtest scores into 10 different scoring areas which are known as "line scores." These line scores help the army determine which job or jobs a candidate is qualified for. One of these line scores includes the ... more »

How to Succeed as a Woman in the Marine Corps

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Beyond a doubt, the military is a man’s world--especially the Marine Corps. Not only are women in the minority, they are barred from various areas of military work and life. However, just as the role of women has changed in society, the role of ... more »

How to Survive Air Force Boot Camp

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The U.S. Air Force (USAF) changed its Basic Military Training (BMT) curriculum in November 2005. The program focuses on training a "new kind of airman" who is a "warrior first." USAF BMT is grueling. Training stresses you and wears you down, all ... more »

How to Apply to the Air Force Academy

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The United States Air Force Academy, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, admits approximately 1,200 students each year. The competition for an appointment is stiff, and interested applicants should begin the process early. In addition to ... more »

How to Be a Better Army Officer

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There is no profession quite like being an officer in the United States Army. A combination of physical strength and intelligent leadership, an Army officer is the epitome of the modern military soldier. However, in order to be a successful ... more »

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