Benefits of Joining the Military
- Guaranteed Pay
- College Tuition Assistance
- 30 Days of Annual Payed Vacation
- Free/Reduced Cost Travel
- Optional Full/Part-Time Service
- Tax-Free Rooms and Allowances
- Dental and Health Care
- Home Loans and Discounts
- Access to Military Exchange and Commissary Stores
- Sense of Pride and Patriotism
Military
There are five main branches of the military including the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard. Each year, about 180,000 young Americans enlist for active duty service in the Armed Forces. There are many benefits to serving in the military, including health insurance, financial assistance for college, opportunities to travel the world, and finding meaningful work that supports our country.
| Branches | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| United States Marine Corps | SSgt Mitchell Tressler Email: Mitchell.tressler@marines.usmc.mil Phone: (850) 797-7113 |
| United States Coast Guard | Eduardo V Gutierrez Email: eduardo.v.gutierrez@uscg.mil Phone: (251) 259-1928 |
| Marion Military Institute | Jewels Morton Email: jmorton@marionmilitary.edu Phone: 800-664-1842 OR 334-683-2307 |
| Florida Army National Guard | Michael Blackmore Email: michael.e.blackmore.mil@mail.mil Phone: 407-271-9088 |
| United States Army | Jerreiod Watts Email: jerreiod.f.watts2.mil@mail.mil Phone: 850-543-4245 |
| United States Air Force | Carlos Morales Email: carlos.moralesgarcia@us.af.mil Phone: 334-451-4202 |
| United States Navy | Kevin Turner & Phillip Vest Email: kevin.d.turner@navy.mil phillip.vest@navy.mil Phone: 850-461-0430 |
| United States Air Force Reserves | David Wakeman Email: david.wakeman.1@us.af.mil Phone: 850-554-9198 |
| The Citadel |
Shamus Gillen Email: gillens@citadel.edu Phone: 843-953-4830 |
