Protecting our country

Provides an introduction to the Navy, discussing the skills that are needed in order to protect the United States.

Provides an introduction to the Marine Corps, discussing the skills that are needed in order to protect the United States.

Provides an introduction to the Coast Guard, discussing the skills that are needed in order to protect the United States.

Provides an introduction to the army, discussing the skills that are needed in order to protect the United States.

Provides an introduction to the Air Force, discussing the skills that are needed in order to protect the United States.

Examines what life is like for men and women serving in the U.S. Navy, offering information on sailor training and duties, the kinds of craft they sail, and the non-military tasks members of the Navy do.

Examines what life is like for men and women serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, offering information on soldier training and duties, the kinds of vehicles they drive, and the non-military tasks members of the Marines do.

Discusses what the members of the U.S. Coast Guard do, what department of the military they serve, the five agencies within the Coast Guard, the equipment and weapons they use, and their specialized skills. Includes a glossary and websites.

Examines what life is like for men and women serving in the U.S. Army, offering information on soldier training and duties, the kinds of vehicles they drive, and the non-military tasks members of the Army.

Examines what life is like for men and women serving in the Air Force, offering information on pilot training and duties, the kinds of air craft they fly, and the non-military tasks members of the Air Force do.