Military: differing duties, one main goal

There are five different branches of the military, the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. They all work together to protect our nation’s safety and freedom, but they do not have the same purposes.

The Air Force is known as “the nation’s source of air and space power. The primary mission of the USAF is to fly planes, helicopters, and satellites,” according to military.com. Their mission is to protect our country from the air, space, and even with all today’s modern technology, from the invisible cyberspace threats at times.

The Army is the oldest branch and widely recognized in the military and is considered the dominant land power. The Army protects the U.S. resources and interests and, “generally moves into an area, secures it, and instills order and values before it leaves. It also guards U.S. installations and properties throughout the world,” as stated on military.com.

The Coast Guard mainly deals with the domestic channels and water routes, yet they have many other purposes. They work with canals and ports along the United States, making sure nothing goes awry. “The Coast Guard does rescues, law enforcement, drug prevention, and clears waterways,” as found on gocoastguard.com.

The Marine Corps is the fastest reacting branch of the military and is notorious for its ferocious and fearless soldiers. The Marines work extensively with the Navy because, “they are trained to fight by sea and land, and usually are the first ‘boots on the ground,’” according to military.com.

The Navy focuses on the dangers at sea, but they are also trained to fight by land and air. “It secures and protects the oceans around the world to create peace and stability, making the seas safe for travel and trade,” as seen on navy.com

All the branches have different functions but they all work together under one main goal: to protect our nation.