U.S. Military Branches

Up, up, and away! The brave men and women of the United States Air Force are always hard at work protecting their country. Pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and other airmen all have important jobs. They get help from high-tech vehicles such as the MQ-9 Reaper drone and advanced guns and missiles. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about all-things Air Force, from jobs to weapons and equipment.

The brave sailors of the U.S. Navy patrol the seas to protect their country. Navigators, undersea divers, submarine mechanics, and many others work together. They get help from high-tech vehicles like Virginia-class submarines and weapons such as torpedoes and guns. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about various aspects of the Navy, from jobs to weapons and equipment.

U.S. Marines pride themselves on being the "first to fight" for their country. By sea, by land, and by air, Marines work as a team. They get help from high-tech vehicles such as the F/A Hornet fighter jet and weapons such as M-4 rifles. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about various aspects of the Marine Corps, from jobs to weapons and equipment.

Members of the U.S. Army make up the biggest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Infantry soldiers, engineers, pilots, and others work together. They get help from high-tech vehicles like the Apache helicopter and weapons such as rifles and grenades. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about all-things Army, from jobs to weapons and equipment.