Military

The Joint Chiefs of Staff was officially formed after World War II by the National Security Act of 1947. The site contains news and photographs of the U.S. Military, as well as a link to the National Military Strategic Plan for the War on Terrorism. There are also links to all the other branches of the Military and to the specific combatant commands around the world.

This is the website for the United States Navy. On the site, users can find out how to join the navy, become an officer, join in many of their health career opportunities, get a scholarship for college, join the navy reserve and more. Also on the site is information about exactly it is like to be in the Navy. There are navy games, screensavers, videos, a message board and much more.

This is the website for the Department of Defense. The Department was formally established in 1949 when the three branches of the military were merged. On the website, users can find information about the War of Terror and other news that involves the Military worldwide. There are also casualty reports, photos, blogs, speeches, and links to the various agencies within the Department.

The Dept. of Veterans Affairs estimates that there are almost 24 million veterans in the U.S., 7.2% of whom are women. The VA handles the benefits due to these veterans by running health care facilities; compensation and pension funds; life insurance; home loans; and burial and memorial benefits. Users to the website can find out about benefits, locations of resources, and find forms.

This is the official website for the U.S. Marine Corps. which began before the Revolutionary War but was dissolved in 1783 and reformed in 1798. The website contains a very comprehensive history link that contains information such as Famous Quotes and How to Fold the Flag. On the main page, users can find out about Marine news, Marine life, how to join, and more.

This is the official website for the U.S. Air Force. On the site users can find news of AF activities around the world, TV and radio broadcast information, information about the organization of the Air Force and how to join, and much more.

This is the official website for the U.S. Army. Users can find links to joining, army news, videos, history, outreach, publications, army life, and much more.

This official website for the United States Navy provides information and news to the general public. Site visitors can learn about the Navy's history and find a roster of the kinds of ships and their functions. There is also a link to careers in the Navy.

This is the official website for the U.S. Coast Guard, which was founded in 1790 and in 2003 became a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. The USCG is responsible for enforcing maritime law and for search and rescue on the seas. It protects the U.S. from threats to our shores. On the website, users can find out more about the mission and activities of the USCG, as well as how to join.