Book excerpt: Are you considering the Armed Forces for either a term or two of service, or as a twenty-year career? Military Career Fields is a convenient and useful resource by which you can become familiar with the variety of career fields, for both commissioned and enlisted ranks, that are available in the U.S. Armed Forces. From flying supersonic aircraft to piloting a nuclear submarine; from patrolling our coastlines to leading a platoon of soldiers; from delivering mission essential parts to a flight line in Alaska to digital video editing as a videographer; a variety of challenging, rewarding, and meaningful fields of specialty await you in the Armed Forces...developing skills and providing invaluable work experience which can serve you well when seeking employment in the private sector after you have served in protecting your country with honor and distinction in the U.S. military. Military Career Fields will help you make a more informed decision regarding the honor and benefits of serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.