Military service remains a current and sometimes controversial topic, with U.S. Armed Forces remaining in action overseas and with news media covering recruitment statistics, length of duty tours, and other high-profile issues related to the military. ""Career Opportunities in the Armed Forces, Second Edition"" is a complete, up-to-date guide for those wondering if a career in the armed forces is right for them. Profiled here are more than 80 jobs from all branches of the service with emphasis not only on the career opportunities available in the military, but also on how military experience can be applied to a career in the civilian world. The career profiles include: airplane pilot; cardiopulmonary and EEG technician; combat engineer; counselor; dentist; electrical and electronics engineer; management analyst; military police officer; nuclear engineer; and power plant operator.

Revised by: Pamela Fehl
Foreword by: Robert Davenport