Job opportunities in the Armed Forces

Some training and duty assignments are hazardous, even in peacetime; hours and working conditions can be arduous and vary substantially.
Enlisted personnel need at least a high school diploma or its equivalent, while officers need a bachelor's or an advanced degree.
Opportunities should be good in all branches of the Armed Forces for applicants who meet designated standards.

Fatalities

2004 Fatal occupational injuries by occupation and event or exposure

Occupation	Fatalities: Event or exposure
Occupation	Total	Tran.	Viol.	Cont.	Falls	Expo.	Fires
Military specific occupations	64	45	5	5	7	-	-

source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities Program; about this section