In the United States, the military plays an important role in people's lives. The military is not just about shooting and fighting, but rather about protecting America, which many people believe is a free country. Yes, Americans have rights and are free to do certain things, but it is the military, like Air Force aviators, who protect those rights for their fellow citizens. Some people don't know that there are five military branches in the United States. Of the five military branches, the one that stands out the most is the United States Air Force. The Air Force stands out the most because it is the branch that demands more, physically and mentally, from a person who wishes to enlist. Since 1947, the United States Air Force has been steeped in history and dedicated Airmen helping America by air and land. The Air Force hasn't always been its own branch. The Air Force started with just a few members and gradually increased in size after being named the official military branch of the United States. Before being an independent branch, the United States Army had a small division dedicated to maintaining aerial machinery and transporting equipment when needed. During World War I, the number of people attempting to join the military increased rapidly and in 1947, Congress decided it was necessary to separate aviation from the "dismounted combat soldiers" fighting for America (“Factsheet: The Birth of the United States Air Force”). The Air Force started as a small branch, but once it grew to many members, core values ​​were established, and as the years went by, those values ​​were further enforced. Core Values ​​are daily guidelines that every Airman is required to follow. These values ​​are...... middle of paper ...... help Ms. Lopez. This means that Air Force jobs will be more competitive, but people who meet the requirements will potentially be able to find employment with them. Skills learned in the military are valued by employers outside the military, meaning a person can more easily find employment after their service. Jobs are in high demand, but there will only be Air Force jobs for those who are interested and for Airmen who want to try their career, more opportunities are open to them. To summarize, the Air Force is a great career path that a person can follow. . The Air Force is history and a lot of people want to be part of history. Don't think that the Air Force is just about flying planes and jets, because it is about much more than planes. It teaches many skills, it's a feeling of pride for some and what's better than serving the country to defend the freedom we all value.!