How can I serve the military as a civilian?

James Adair — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:29:56 -0500

Enlisted

Response by PO2 Robert M. made Feb 2 at 2017 11:37 AM

PO2 Robert M. — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:37:57 -0500

While I was in the Navy, we had "contractors" onboard my ship for advice and counsel.
Other than that, I am not certain.
What are you looking to do?

Response by SN Greg Wright made Feb 2 at 2017 11:39 AM

SN Greg Wright — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:39:12 -0500

Why not join up if you want to serve?

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Feb 2 at 2017 11:57 AM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:57:57 -0500

stay a civilian.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2017 11:59 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:59:56 -0500

Go to usajobs.gov and search for jobs near you that you would like to do. There are jobs from waitstaff all the way up to Senior Executive level positions.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Feb 2 at 2017 5:31 PM

SPC Erich Guenther — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:31:25 -0500

Information Technology is a good route as well. A number of large IT companies have contracts with the Army. Heck, I didn't even try but ended up with a two year stint with the Army Recruiting Command as a civilian contractor at Ft Knox (that was a lot of fun). Now I'm supporting the DoD again in a way for another private company......just happened, didn't angle for it.

Response by Jeff Hayden made Feb 3 at 2017 1:02 AM

Jeff Hayden — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 01:02:41 -0500

Civilians play a vital role in Military training I'm a role player at a undisclosed facility look into being a role player

Response by Walter Miller made Feb 9 at 2017 7:10 PM

Walter Miller — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:10:12 -0500

I've seen a way that I can help the Veterans. I'm able to a friend that has an open ear, and an open hand to help them when they're in need.

Response by Francis McNeil made Mar 9 at 2017 8:17 AM

Francis McNeil — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:17:07 -0500

I worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for over five years. I was denied entrance into the US Military in 1985 due to physical issues arising from a severe burn injury. God was kind and allowed me to serve my country in a different way.

Response by Bill Kim made Mar 15 at 2017 2:01 AM

Bill Kim — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:01:47 -0400

Volunteer, work for the DOD...

Response by Tyler Roberts made Mar 31 at 2017 7:52 PM

Tyler Roberts — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:52:29 -0400

See if your state has a State Defense force

Response by M U made Apr 14 at 2017 5:49 PM

M U — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 17:49:03 -0400

send people stuff idk

Response by M U made Apr 14 at 2017 5:49 PM

M U — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 17:49:51 -0400

anything helps i think. im trying to earn points to ask a question :/ sorry fam

Response by Greg Szabo made May 30 at 2017 9:44 PM

Greg Szabo — Tue, 30 May 2017 21:44:37 -0400

You can also volunteer with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Response by Mike White made Jun 6 at 2017 3:06 PM

Mike White — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:06:10 -0400

Try to get into DoS/DoD type of security. I worked hand in hand with several branches or several first world militaries in my career.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jun 6 at 2017 3:20 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:20:08 -0400

You can work for the Department of Defense if you qualify.

Response by Brandon Shupp made Aug 11 at 2017 11:14 AM

Brandon Shupp — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:14:29 -0400

I am not military, nor have I ever been. (Dad was active duty for 26 years) I was dumb when I was younger and worried about other things. If I could go back and enlist I would but you can't change the past. I now support the War Fighter directly as a civilian. I do direct maintenance on the F22 Raptor. I ensure that the aircraft is safe for flight so our pilots can do their job and return safely home to their families. I have a great sense of pride in what I do and although i am not enlisted I still get to serve my country! usajobs.gov is a great place to start!! Good luck!

Response by Eric Barry made Nov 22 at 2017 1:55 PM

Eric Barry — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:55:49 -0500

I work on a base supporting AF networks.

Response by Matt Moon made Mar 15 at 2018 3:14 PM

Matt Moon — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:14:41 -0400

You can join the Civil Air Patrol Air Force Auxiliary, Coast Guard Auxiliary our the State Guard.

Response by Matt Moon made Mar 15 at 2018 3:28 PM

Matt Moon — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:28:29 -0400

You can can serve as either a Commissioned Officer our Enlisted. The Civil Air Patrol automatically makes you a 2nd Lieutenant when you hit 21 year's of age . Officer's supervise and teach Aerospace Education to the cadets it's similar to High School AFJROTC for them. To be a Commissioned Officer in the State Guard as a 2nd Lieutenant. You have to complete 1 year of Officer Canidate School at a National Guard Instilation.

Response by Matt Moon made Mar 15 at 2018 3:30 PM

Matt Moon — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:30:11 -0400

You want get paid most of these are 501 none profit organizations.