Military

The Army offers a young person the opportunity to immediately train and work in an indemand caeer field while earning a competitive salary and fringe benefits, including healthcare and money for college. The Army gives you the opportunity to use your training in a job environment that encourages career development and personal growth. The benefits of joining include job skills, money for college, help with job placement and more.

Education Benefits: Army members can take advantage of the Army College Fund and the GI bill, which help pay for college tuition and other education expenses.

Careers: A wide variety of roles, from infantry to engineering, aviation, cybersecurity, medical, logistics, intelligence and more.

Recruiting office: 5122 E. Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN, 46410

The lasting character and leadership traits are the greatest promise the Marine Corps has to offer. As a Marine, you will have already become an active, effective participant in the community, with the desire and ability to make a positive difference. You will have proven yourself capable of handling an incredible amount of responsibility and commitment, and capable of seeing a goal through. You will have leadership experience and leadership characteristics: you will know how to manage and care for others on a team, even under intense pressure.

Education Benefits: Marines can also access the GI Bill and other programs, like the Montgomery GI Bill, which provides funding for higher education .

Careers: The Marines offer roles in infantry, aviation, intelligence, logistics, and more. Like the Army, they provide excellent leadership training.

Recruiting office: 3 N. Court Street, Crown Point, IN, 46307

The Navy experience can shape your future through outstanding financial benefits, unparalleled career potential, and the lifestyle of freedom and personal growth that you’ve been waiting for. Gaining valuable skills and building a secure future.-at home and overseas. Earn competitive pay, generous vacation time and other special bonuses.

Education Benefits: Similar to the Army, the Navy offers educational benefits like the Navy College Fund and the GI Bill, along with opportunities to further education while serving.

Careers: Opportunities include roles in aviation, nuclear technology, logistics, medicine, IE and underwater operations like submarines and diving.

Recruiting office: 5122 E. Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN, 46410

The Air Force Offers a number of tuition-assistance plans for higher education, in addition to our own unique training programs tailored to your specific career path. The journey to become an Airman begins at Basic Military Training for 8.5 weeks. Enlisted Airmen who complete Air Force Basic Training will move on to technical training, where they’ll go from raw recruit to trained professional faster than they ever could in the civilian world. Training is a mix of academics, classroom instruction and hands-on learning in your career field.

Education Benefits: The Air Force offers excellent education benefits, including the Air Force Tuition Assistance Program and the GI Bill for post-service education.

Careers: The Air Force offers careers in aviation (pilots, crew members), cybersecurity, air traffic control, engineering, medical fields, and more.

Recruiting office: 5122 E. Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN, 46410

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed Forces. The service is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the United States military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its duties.

Education Benefits: The Coast Guard offers education benefits including access to the GI Bill.

Careers: Coast Guard roles include search and rescue, law enforcement, engineering, medical care and aviation. It may be a good fit for those who want to serve domestically.

Recruiting office: 5523 N Cumberland Ave Suite 1201, Chicago, IL 60656.

The Space Force organizes, trains and equips personnel in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint forces. Ground-based and space-based systems monitor ballistic missile launches around the world to guard against surprise missile attacks.

Education Benefits: The Space Force offers education benefits including access to the GI Bill and the Air Force Tuition Program.

Careers: Space Force roles include contracting, engineering, cybersecurity, and intelligence officer.

Recruiting office: 22600 Hall Rd #204 Clinton TWP, MI, 48036.

When you join the Guard, you create a world where goals are within your grasp. Get a degree with money for school, learn job skills that translate to the civilian world, make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life. You will be paid for every day you serve, whether in training, weekend drills, Annual Training or deployment. Your rank, job (MOS) and education level will determine your specific pay level.

Recruiting office: 5160 E. 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN, 46410

The Air National Guard (ANG) has a dual mission of serving both the federal government and the state. The Federal ANG is the Air Force’s primary combat-ready reserve, providing tactical airlift support, aeromedical evacuations and combat communications. The State ANG protects life and property, preserves public safety and responds to state emergencies.

Recruiting office: 413 West McKinley Ave, Mishawaka, IN 46545