Defense firms are looking at export orders to keep existing lines open and bridge the production gap. The United States has already prepared billions of dollars worth of arms sale packages for a number of Mideast nations. Each branch of the service has its advantages and its disadvantages. They play a vital role in defending our Nation from foreign aggression and have outstanding people and leaders. It is well known that the Air Force has the most civilians working for them, while the Marines have the most military-oriented employees.
Most military occupations are directly transferable to the civilian work world.
Civilian employers do recognize the value of service occupations. They place a lot of stock in the job experience and skills of ex-service people. The service branches have established an education office on nearly every installation These offices are staffed with trained counselors and staff who are there to assist the members of the installations. They coordinate programs with local universities, make their facilities available for testing and for conducting courses, and administer an effective education program. The U.S. Army is the largest of our five military branches.