|  Clouds over your Career Civilian jobs in the military are affected much the same way that active military members’ jobs are affected when bases are cut back, closed, and when agencies decide to downsize. The great thing about working as a civilian contractor is that the federal government has a system in place to [...]  If you’re trying to find a job and you’d like to support a worthy cause, look no further. You can apply for a position in the United States civilian corps. If you want benefits similar to a military medical career, but you don’t want to worry about deployment, a uniform, or boot camp; then consider [...]  Department of Veteran Affairs Logo The United States has a special department for dealing with veterans’ issues, known as the US Department of Veterans Affairs. This government agency operates with cabinet-level status, meaning that its head sits on the Cabinet of the United States – a collection of the most senior officers of the [...]  Civilian Fixing Military Vehicle Today, civilian workers – both within the US military and outside the military – play an increasingly important role in global military operations conducted by the US Department of Defense. The Department of Defense and the military branches – the Army, the Air Force, the Marines, the Navy, and the [...]  Navy Civilians Salute Since 1798, the United States Navy has depended upon civilians to help provide many of the essential services that are necessary to maintain the Navy’s military readiness. Contrary to common belief, it’s extremely common to find civilians working for the United States Navy, both at home and abroad. This is part [...]  Three Soldiers Posing for Photo As the United States expands its influence and presence in less stable regions of the world, there is an increased need for civilian contractors abroad. Over the last twenty years, American diplomatic, aid, and military operations conducted in overseas regions have created a global demand for government-paid civilian contractors. [...]  Civilian Medic Outside Military Hospital Today, the United States military keeps its budget in check while accomplishing its goals more efficiently by outsourcing a number of jobs to civilians, or directly employing civilians. This creates additional job opportunities for citizens at home and abroad. Civilian jobs in the military usually come in two different [...] | |