Each person has a personal reason or motive for joining the military, and whatever their reason, their choice keeps our nations Armed Forces at a high state of military readiness. Each enlisted soldier, no matter what service starts out the same- by attending basic training. You have to follow orders, even ones you dislike- This is another area where many people insist that they have been told that it’s a democracy, and if they don’t like something, they can just choose not to do it, or if they » Read More

The Air Force title for a KC-135 boom operator is only used for paperwork and in such things as award ceremonies. Boom operators, or as they are called in slang, “boomers” are aviation crewmembers that undergo intense training to become experts at in flight refueling operations, under a variety of weather and flight conditions. In the Air Force a person who is responsible for in flight refueling is called a Boom Operator. The official name is In flight refueling apprentice, but that is one of those names » Read More

Any allegation or offense that deals with Defense, Army, or Armed Forces personnel, or that occurs on any Department of Defense or Army facility can fall under the Army CID jurisdiction. If you have an interest in working with people, a willingness to perform work in situations that may be potentially serious or even dangerous, an interest in crime prevention and law enforcement, and the ability to remain calm under pressure then this may be the job for you. Army Criminal Investigation Special Agents are responsible for conducting and » Read More

Human Army Intelligence gathering is a high importance job that requires a person that can focus, and who is detailed and oriented for small issues as well as the large ones. As you rise in rank you will become involved in advanced HUMINT operations, and be part of the team that conduct field assessments and training junior enlisted HUMINT personnel. Working in the area of Army Intelligence is a job specialty that is varied and different. The Army HUMINT operatives conduct debriefings, interrogations and confidential informants, as well as » Read More

The Army Documentation Specialist is the person that records military operations, a variety of news events, ceremonies, and various other issues that are important to the Army to have documented. The Combat Army Film documentation specialist has the job to film and record different events as well as activities that the Army is involved in. This is used for training as well as a certain extent what the public sees the Army as. The specialist has a range of tasks to perform, from editing, recording, filming, audio recording, » Read More

You will perform periodic and physical inspections, prepares reports, and coordinate the activities of inmates and internees, and work to supervise and operate all the different functions of a military confinement facility. This can be an internment facility, correctional facility, or other type of facility where the Army is responsible to provide security and inmate protection Your duties of resettlement and Army interment specialist will include; working to provide security custody, escort, and control to inmates and internees. You will assist with supervision and management of confinement operations, preparing » Read More

As a textile, laundry and clothing decontamination and repair specialist in the Army you will learn how to deal with a variety of situations dealing with textiles, laundry and other materials. You will be responsible for performing clothing, laundry, shower, and personnel decontamination functions. You will work to do laundry and decontaminate various facilities, materials and personnel as required by the Army. Nine weeks of Army basic combat training will prepare you for learning how to be a soldier and how the Army functions. Many people think that acting » Read More

The weapons and navigations systems that are found on various Air Force Aircraft provide attack capability and defense for the United States, as well as crew and pilot information regarding the location of aircraft, and the position of the enemy. These are special systems that work to give the pilot the ability to deliver weapons and reach the destination on time and to return home safely. The Air Force Avionics Systems Specialist is a high stress and fast paced job, and it is one that is very technologically » Read More

As an Air Force Egress Aircrew Apprentice you will be responsible for making sure that the different systems that are present in each aircraft work every time. Training for the Air Force Aircrew Egress specialty begins with Air Force Basic Training. Following boot camp, you will travel to Sheppard AFB and attend several weeks of both classroom and on the job training. In the Air Force there is a special job that maintains and makes sure that the emergency escape devices are in good running order. One » Read More

Special duty security and Embassy Assignments are made up of volunteer Marine Corps personnel that ask for the duty, and then they are assigned to the position on a volunteer basis. These are roles that are performed daily every day, and with pride. Where there is a United States State Department Official or Dignitary present, you can be sure that there is a Marine Corps Detachment present to provide protection and security. The Marine Corps personnel motto “Semper Fidelis,” which is latin. It means, literally, » Read More