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Every year more than 180,000 people enlist in the armed forces. Nearly another 20,000 become officers. Both enlisted and officer careers provide rewarding experiences, educational and training benefits, and competitive compensation. Choosing to enlist or become an officer involves different requirements, commitments and responsibilities.
More than 200,000 women are in the active-duty military, including 69 generals and admirals. A quick look at women in the military, according to Pentagon figures: Total numbers: -- About 203,000 in 2011, or 14.5% of the active-duty force of nearly 1.4 million. -- That number comprises about 74,000 in the Army, 53,000 in the Navy, 62,000 in the Air Force and 14,000 in the Marine Corps. Military to open combat jobs to women. Officers/enlisted: -- Nearly 167,000 women were in the enlisted ranks, making up 14.2% of that force.