Military
Why join the military?
Patriotism, defense of our nation and a sense of duty. Job training and economic stability. Pay and benefits. Leadership and travel opportunities, and educational opportunities either while serving or after you leave the military. You must be a U.S citizen or resident alien to join the military.
FRESHMAN and SOPHOMORE YEAR
- Research military branches and careers. A great place to start is by talking with our military representatives who visit BLHS during lunches each week.
- Attend the College and Career Fair at Bonney Lake High School in the fall or spring; our military reps always attend these events.
- Start earning high school credits and make sure you have the classes that will meet graduation requirements (you need 24 credits!!!).
- When you have decided on a military career pathway, make sure you take elective classes to coincide with that career – see your counselor for appropriate course selections.
- Visit Mrs. Moody’s Military page on her website and read about the different branches of service. You will also find contact information for our local recruiters there.
JUNIOR and SENIOR YEAR
- Continue researching military branches and careers.
- Attend the College and Career Fair at Bonney Lake High School in the fall or spring.
- Meet with a recruiter.
- Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test (ASVAB) both years.
- If you are considering a college ROTC program, you must graduate high school and maintain a 2.0 college GPA – see your counselor about the college ROTC process!
- Pursue higher-level math and science classes.
SENIOR YEAR
- Recruits must be 17-years of age (with parental consent) or older – all branches require a high school diploma.
- Pass a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) medical exam.