The military is a government owned force (generally) that keeps our country, the United States of America, safe and free.

Here is a breakdown of the different branches of the military:

Utah’s National Guard – a special force owned by the governor of Utah to protect our state.

Army – A force used to protect our entire country on land.

Navy – the military personnel who are in charge of what goes on over seas.

Air Force – a branch that specializes in sky operations.

Marines – the task force who over-go both the land and sea operations.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) – those who deal with and despise of toxic materials such as bombs. I personally have a lot of military family but have only had one pass away after serving at the age of 32, an EOD warrior.

Coast Guard – a military form of transportation normally associated with the sea being a part of the navy

Marine Corps – A unique branch of military that is on not only one, but all three, land, sea, and sky. However, they are topically on land

Keep in mind that a lot of this is going to be very difficult and that there is so much more to it than a cool uniform. People are risking their lives for us every single day and yet so many of us take it for granted.