1. WHAT DO YOU DO IN THE NATIONAL SECURITY PATHWAY? Protecting the nation!

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3. Who is involved in National Security?  Army  Navy  Air Force  Marines  Coast Guard  Merchant Marines 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

4. Branches of Armed Forces  US Army  Protects America’s freedoms while serving at home and abroad  Are always prepared to defend the nation in times of need  US Air Force  Has a mission to fly, fight and win … in air, space and cyberspace  Has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

5.  US Marine Corps  are soldiers of the sea, providing forces and detachments to naval ships and shore operations  Have unique capabilities which make them the "First to Fight," and our nation's first line of defense  US Navy  Has the mission to maintain, train and equip combat- ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Branches of Armed Forces

6.  US Coast Guard  Is a unique branch of the military responsible for an array of maritime duties  From ensuring safe and lawful commerce  To performing rescue missions in severe conditions  US Merchant Marine  Is the fleet of ships which carries imports and exports during peacetime  Becomes a naval auxiliary during wartime to deliver troops and war materials 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved Branches of Armed Forces

7. What does it take to be in National Security?  Pride – in your country, heritage, people, and history  Courage – the strength to put yourself in harms way to protect others  Determination – the strength to never give up and remain steadfast in your desire to defend 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved

8. Resources  Http://online.onetcenter.org/find/indemand Http://online.onetcenter.org/find/indemand  Conduct an Internet search for  US Air Force  US Army  US Coast Guard  US Navy 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved