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You've probably heard of the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard but what are they and what opportunities do they have for you? The military offers more than 4,100 unique jobs to its personnel. And each year, the Armed Services hires about 365,000 people to fill those positions. If you want to find an interesting short or long-term career, you may want to consider joining the U.S. military.

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Military Careers and descriptions
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Source: Military Careers online guide, The U.S. Department of Defense, Washington D.C.
Page last updated in May 2004.