Going back to school right after graduation isn't for everyone. Some high school students plan to join a branch of the U.S. military, hoping to dedicate at least a part of their lives to defending the nation and furthering its goals abroad. Even if you don't plan to remain a soldier for the rest of your life, a few years in the military can give you important life experiences and instill a sense of honor and service to others. The military will also help you pay for schooling later on.
Let's Watch
If this option appeals to you, you'll need to decide which branch of the military is the best fit. All military branches answer to the U.S. Department of Defense, or DOD, which is headquartered in the Pentagon. Watch this video, which was produced recently by the DOD to help people learn more about its mission.
[MUSIC PLAYING] They call us the 1%, our nation's line of defense. But we are no different than you. We are trained professionals.
We get the job done and protect our nation. We are your soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. We are your defense.
Question
According to the video, what does the Department of Defense consider its biggest strength or asset?
The Department of Defense considers its biggest strength or asset to be the men and women who volunteer to serve our country and protect our freedoms.
