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The U.S. Army is made up of the most dedicated, most respected Soldiers in the world. These Soldiers protect America’s freedoms while serving at home and abroad, and they are always prepared to defend the nation in times of need.
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Inside every Marine is a relentless fighting spirit. It stands up for others. It overcomes obstacles both physical and mental, and it does not quit until the battle is won.
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Whoever we are, whatever we do, wherever we serve, as Sailors we are always there for our country. Get to know more about our mission and our people, the places we serve and the equipment we use, the news we make and the history we’ve made.
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The Coast Guard is one of our nation’s five military services. Our core values—honor, respect, and devotion to duty, are the guiding principles used to defend and preserve the United States of America. We protect the personal safety and security of our people; the marine transportation system and infrastructure; our natural and economic resources; and the territorial integrity of our nation–from both internal and external threats, natural and man-made. We protect these interests in U.S. ports, inland waterways, along the coasts, and on international waters.
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The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. Our rich history and our vision guide our Airmen as we pursue our mission with excellence and integrity to become leaders, innovators and warriors.
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No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the 2001 federal education law, has changed the landscape of military recruitment throughout the country. Buried deep in NCLB was a provision (9528) about military recruitment. The federal government is empowered to deny federal education funding to an entire state if any school refuses to release student contact information to the military or let military recruiters in their doors.
In 2005, the Pentagon announced the existence of the JAMRS Database - a massive registry of 30 million Americans between the ages of 16 and 25 for military recruitment purposes. JAMRS stands for the "Joint Advertising Market Research Studies." The JAMRS database is funded by the Department of Defense with the goal of maximizing recruitment efforts.
In order to "Opt Out" of information-sharing with military recruiters, authorized and done via NCLB & JAMRS, visit the New York Civil Liberties Union website for information, forms, and procedures.
https://www.nyclu.org/en/protect-your-rights-opt-out
A printable "Opt Out" form with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning military recruitment at public high schools can be found at:
https://www.nyclu.org/sites/default/files/publications/nyclu_pub_military_recruitment_2010.pdf
