armed forces

Looks at the types of work done by the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, discusses the training recruits get and the gear and vehicles they use, and considers the benefits of a military career.

Describes weapons currently used by the United States military forces, focusing on those used in the Persian Gulf War.

Surveys the military's role in the history of the United States and discusses how the military works, what it does in peace and war, the chain of command, the draft, the Pentagon, and other related topics.

Text and illustrations look at different facts about the United States military for children.