Title: Military Career FAQ | My Future | Common Military Questions
Headings: Common Military Questions
Common Military Questions
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What qualifications must I meet in order to join the Military?
I'm not sure which Service I'd like best. How do I decide?
How do I go about joining the Military?
How do I find a recruiter?
How long do I have to serve if I join?
What's the Post-9/11 GI Bill worth?
What other higher-education support programs are there in the Military?
What kinds of job training can you get in the Military?
Can I choose my job specialty after Basic Training?
How much do you make in the Military?
What travel opportunities are there in the Military?
Where can I find out more about each Service branch?
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Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard

Content: The Military will make every effort to match your interests and aptitudes with its needs. However, job assignments are ultimately made based on Service needs, as well as individual skills and test scores. How much do you make in the Military? Salary in the Military provides a comfortable lifestyle with pay that competes with most civilian careers. Military compensation is a combination of base pay, allowances (for housing, food, etc.) and special pays (for certain job details). Base pay can be considered your core salary to which everything else is added. Your total financial package also includes the value of housing assistance and meal costs. There are also military perks like low-cost life insurance, everyday shopping discounts and more. In the Military, you receive pay raises based on your rank and how long you have served.