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There are over a million Americans enlisted as service members, with over 800,000 in the reserve components. Many people do not know what it takes to enlist. It is an extensive process but it is totally worth it if you have considered joining the armed forces.

All the branches' requirements are a little different from one another, but it is still the same process. First, you will contact a recruiter and set up a meeting. You will do a lot of paperwork to get ready for a background check. If all goes right then you will go to MEPS or Military Entrance Processing Station.

The job of MEPS employe...