Find official military information, support organizations, and tools to help you make informed decisions at each phase of your military journey. I’ve also included personal-development programs and business tools I use or have found valuable.
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The Military Recruit Playbook
Thinking about joining the military? Use this free guide to better understand your options, identify gaps in your preparation, and get ready for your recruiter meeting.
Joining the Military
Explore official recruiting resources for each branch, including enlisted and officer paths, career fields, and entry requirements.
U.S. Army
Explore Army service options, career fields, and enlisted and officer paths to better understand where you might fit.
U.S. Navy
Explore Navy careers and ways to serve, including enlisted, officer, and Reserve opportunities.
U.S. Marine Corps
Learn about becoming a Marine, explore military roles, and compare enlisted and officer paths.
U.S. Air Force
Explore Air Force careers, entry paths, and opportunities in Active Duty, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.
U.S. Space Force
Explore Guardian careers and learn about the requirements and application process for enlisted and officer paths.
U.S. Coast Guard
Explore Coast Guard careers and learn about enlisted and officer opportunities in Active Duty and the Reserve.
Requirements and available opportunities can change. Use these official sites to prepare questions for a recruiter who handles your intended enlisted or officer path.
Service Members and Families
Find organizations that help with military life, family needs, and access to support. Eligibility and available services vary by program.
American Red Cross Emergency Communication Services
Connect with the Red Cross Hero Care Network to report a family emergency and help military commands verify the situation. Emergency leave decisions remain with the service member’s command.
Explore Support — American Red Cross Emergency Communication Services
USO
Find centers, programs, and activities that help service members and military families stay connected throughout military life.
Operation Homefront
Explore financial assistance, housing programs, and family events for eligible military and veteran families.
Hope For The Warriors
Explore support for service members, veterans, and military families, including critical-needs assistance, career resources, and peer support.
National Resource Directory
Search vetted resources for service members, veterans, families, and caregivers, including support for recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
Veterans and Transition
Explore benefits, transition support, and organizations that can help you navigate life after military service.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Learn about VA health care, disability compensation, education benefits, and other services. Check eligibility, apply for benefits, and manage your information through the official VA website.
DAV
Get help navigating VA benefits and explore resources for medical transportation, employment, and the transition to civilian life.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Explore assistance with VA claims and separation benefits, financial grants, and resources for student veterans.
The American Legion
Find help with veterans benefits, connect with a local post, and explore programs supporting veterans, service members, and families.
Wounded Warrior Project
Explore programs for eligible post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their families, including wellness, peer support, and help with VA benefits.
Personal Development and Business
These are programs and tools I use or have used for my own goals and business. They serve different purposes, so focus on what fits your needs and current priorities.
Tony Robbins
I use Tony Robbins’ books and courses and have attended Unleash the Power Within. His work is part of my own personal development, and I recommend exploring what fits your goals.
100 Day Challenge
I return to the 100 Day Challenge when I want to organize my goals and work toward specific milestones, often near the beginning or end of the year.
Amazing Selling Machine
I used Amazing Selling Machine to learn how to launch my own branded survival kit on Amazon. I’m not using it now, but I would consider it again if I returned to selling physical products. The current program has changed since I took it.
Mastermind.com
I’ve used Mastermind for years, taking part in training programs and live events along the way. I also use its Business Hub to help run Phase 2 Tactical. It’s a resource I recommend for both business education and practical tools.
Upwork
I use Upwork to find technical help with tasks such as website and AWS troubleshooting. It’s a resource I turn to when I need specialized skills for a specific project.
Google Workspace
I use Google Workspace for my business email. It’s an option to consider if you want an email address connected to your own domain.
Enzuzo
I use Enzuzo for the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service pages on my website. It provides tools for creating and managing website policies.
Name.com
I use Name.com to register and manage my domains. It’s the service I use for the web addresses behind my business.
QuickBooks
I use QuickBooks to keep track of business bank transactions and keep my records organized for my tax preparer.
WordPress.org
My website runs on WordPress. It’s the platform I use to manage my site’s pages, blog posts, and other content.