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"There is a wide range of exciting and satisfying military careers available without a college diploma. The military offers thousands of specialized jobs, and the majority of those have direct civilian counterparts. In the military, you earn a steady paycheck from the moment you sign up. If you join at age 18, you can serve a full 20 years and retire at age 38! What's more, the U.S. armed forces offer excellent educational benefits. After your tour of enlistment is over, a program called the Montgomery GI Bill provides financial support for you to continue your education. As a member of the U.S. armed forces, you are part of an organization that is important in the world. You're helping to defend the national security of the United States."--Provided by publisher

Intro -- Contents -- Introduction: Government: Crises of Confidence -- 1: Our National Defense System -- 2: The Army -- 3: The Navy -- 4: The Air Force -- 5: The Marines -- 6: The Coast Guard and the Reserve Forces -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index -- About the Author -- Picture Credits.