Military Heritage Museum Collection

Military Heritage Museum Collection

Military Heritage Museum Present

Beyond the Walls of the Museum

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This Exhibit is made possible through a Generous gift from: Dick Panozza Veteran and Military Heritage Museum Volunteer

Career Options in Today’s U.S. Military

Serving in today’s military means having access to a wide variety of careers—from engineering and aviation to cybersecurity and medical services. Each branch of the military has its own unique mission and job specialties (often called MOS, or Military Occupational Specialties), offering young men and women countless pathways to serve, grow, and build future careers.

🪖 U.S. Army

The Army has over 200 MOS options, ranging from infantry and artillery to information technology and medical support.

  • Army Career Match:

 https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/career-match.html

  • List of Army MOS (The Balance Careers): 

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/army-enlisted-job-descriptions-3344318

⚓ U.S. Navy

The Navy offers roles aboard ships, submarines, and aircraft, as well as in high-tech fields like nuclear energy and cyber warfare.

  • Navy Jobs & Careers: 

https://www.navy.com/careers

  • List of Navy Ratings:

 https://www.thebalancecareers.com/navy-enlisted-rating-job-descriptions-3344317

✈️ U.S. Air Force

Known for its technical edge, the Air Force provides careers in aviation, space operations, intelligence, and cybersecurity.

  • Air Force Career Finder:

 https://www.airforce.com/careers

  • AFSC List: 

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/air-force-enlisted-job-descriptions-3344319

🌊 U.S. Marine Corps

Marines are trained for rapid response and combat, but also serve in logistics, intelligence, aviation, and communications.

  • Marine Corps Jobs:

 https://www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/enlisted/military-occupational-specialties.html

  • List of Marine Corps MOS:

 https://www.thebalancecareers.com/marine-corps-enlisted-job-descriptions-3344335

🛟 U.S. Coast Guard

The Coast Guard offers roles in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, environmental protection, and intelligence.

  • Coast Guard Careers: 

https://www.gocoastguard.com/about-the-coast-guard/missions

  • List of Coast Guard Ratings: 

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/coast-guard-enlisted-job-descriptions-3344331

🛰️ U.S. Space Force

The newest military branch, the Space Force focuses on space operations, cybersecurity, and satellite communications.

  • Space Force Careers: 

https://www.spaceforce.com/careers

  • List of Space Force Jobs: 

https://www.airforce.com/careers

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