Military Options
Warrior Career Center
BRANCH INFORMATION
Branches of the Military
The Air Force is part of the Department of Defense (DOD). It’s responsible for aerial military operations, defending U.S. air bases, and building landing strips. Its service members are airmen. The reserve components are Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.
The Army is part of the DOD and is the largest of the military branches. It handles significant ground combat missions, especially operations that are ongoing. Army Special Forces are called Green Berets for their headgear. The Army's members are its soldiers. The reserve components are the Army Reserve and Army National Guard.
The Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It provides national security and search and rescue for America's waterways, seas, and coast. It's responsible for stopping drug smugglers and others breaking maritime law. It enforces marine environmental protection laws. Service members are Coast Guardsmen and nicknamed Coasties. The reserve component is the Coast Guard Reserve.
The Marine Corps is part of the DOD. It provides land combat, sea-based, and air-ground operations support for the other branches during a mission. This branch also guards U.S. embassies around the world and the classified documents in those buildings. Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) members are known as Raiders. All service members are called Marines. The reserve component is the Marine Corps Reserve.
The Navy is part of the DOD. It protects waterways (sea and ocean) outside of the Coast Guard’s jurisdiction. Navy warships provide the runways for aircraft to land and take off when at sea. Navy SEALs (sea, air, and land) are the special operations force for this branch. All service members are known as sailors. The reserve component is Navy Reserve.
The Space Force is a new branch, created in December 2019 from the former Air Force Space Command. The Space Force falls within the Department of the Air Force. It organizes, trains, and equips space forces to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force.
Texas Army National Guard
Texas Air National Guard
The Air National Guard (Texas) is home to three flying Wings: 136th Airlift Wing in Fort Worth, TX, 147th Attack Wing in Houston, TX and the 149th Fighter Wing in San Antonio, TX. Texas also has three geographically separated units: 203d Ground Combat Training Squadron and 204th Security Forces Squadron In El Paso, TX, 209th Weather Flight in Austin, TX and the 254th Combat Communications Group in Dallas, TX. Our Citizen-Airmen live in the community, and serve at Wings and Squadrons throughout the great state of Texas. With over 75 career choices, the Texas Air National Guard has an opportunity for you.
RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION
Military Recruiter Contact Information
Warren/CCA have recruiters assigned to our schools.
Below are their names and contact information.
SrA David Mendez
(210) 833-9298
TSgt Samoya Nicholson
(210) 740-1073
SSG Bradley Wellborn
(210) 279-9079
bradley.a.wellborn2.mil@army.mil
OS1 Jay McGuay
(210) 834-7501
Sgt Bailey Weinzerl
bailey.weinzerl@marines.usmc.milPetty Officer David Valentin
david.j.valentin3.mil@us-navy.mil
SPC Aiden Daniel
SSgt Sophia Hartfield
ENLISTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT AT GRADUATION CERMONIES
Please bring a copy to the Career Center (A 102) or upload to this link.
ASVAB TEST INFORAMTION
What is the ASVAB?
Testing at Warren/CCA
Students in grades 10-12 are allowed to take an ASVAB exam. At our campus, we offer a fall and spring test option. See the dates and registration information, when applicable.
ASVAB Testing Date
November 21, 2025
Spring 2026
March 6, 2026
I took the ASVAB, now what!
If you took the ASVAB and have your scores, watch this video on how to interpret your scores!
SERVICE ACADMIES, MILITARY COLLEGES & ROTC
Military Service Academies
Military Service Academies offer an outstanding education and full four year scholarships. Tuition, books, board and medical and dental care are all fully paid for all four years. It is fiercely competitive!
Admissions criteria include:
Outstanding high school academic performance
Standardized test scores (SAT & ACT)
Athletics and extracurricular activities
Leadership experience and community involvement
Congressional letter of recommendation (not required by the Coast Guard Academy)
Graduates of the academies receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned as officers in their respective service branch. There is a minimum of 5 years service obligation after graduation.
West Point, NY
Annapolis, MD
USAF Academy, CO
New London, CT
Kings Point, NY
Service Academy Nominations Contact Information
This list is a sample based on a general search of 78251. It is important for families to research their nomination options in addition to or instead of the resources listed above.
Senior Military Colleges
Senior Military Colleges are among the most prestigious and famous education institutions in the world. They offer financial aid packages for eligible students. Every cadet must participate in the RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) program. Cadets who receive an ROTC scholarship are required to enter military service following graduation.
SMC's include:
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets 1-800-826-8247
Norwich University 802-485-2000
Virginia Military Institute 540-464-7211
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets 540-231-6000
University of North Georgia 706-864-1400
Mary Baldwin Institute for
Each ROTC branch has different scholarship eligibility requirements and deadlines.
To review their requirements, please explore these websites.
