Defend the United States.
Protect your country by joining the army, the navy, the air force, or the marine corps. If you want to protect your loved ones, this Department is for you.
Department of Defense
The Department of Defense's main responsibility is supervising and coordinating all agencies and functions of the government directly concerned with national security.
Join the Army
Requirments
Age:
17-35 years. |
Education:
High school diploma. |
Salary:
Base salary plus bonuses and other allowances depending upon rank, years of service, and experience. |
Join the Navy
Requirments
Enlisted Sailor
Commissioned Officer
Join the Air Force
Requirments
Age:
Between 17 and 27 years of age, a legal U.S. citizen. |
Education:
A high school diploma or a GED with at least 15 college credits. |
Salary:
Base salary plus bonuses and other allowances depending upon rank, years of service, and experience. |
Join the Marine Corps
Requirments
Enlisted Marine
Age:
At least 17 years of age at the time of the enlistment, has not reached 29th birthday at time of enlistment. |
Education:
High school diploma, recruit training, school of infantry or marine combat training and military occupational specialty. |
Salary:
Marine Officer
Age:
At least 20 years of age at the time of commissioning, has not reached 28th birthday at time of commissioning. |
Education:
Bachelor's degree, the basic school and military occupational specialty, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps or Platoon Leaders class or Officer Candidate course or US Naval Academy. |
Salary:
Current Job Holder
Secretary Chuck Hagel
He was born in North Platte, Nebraska on October 4, 1946. When he was in the United States Army, he volunteered to go to Vietnam. He was sworn in on February 27, 2013.
He was born in North Platte, Nebraska on October 4, 1946. When he was in the United States Army, he volunteered to go to Vietnam. He was sworn in on February 27, 2013.