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[–] TunaLobster 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

They have the option of going to an academy or enlisting and then using the GI bill for college. About half of enlistees use the GI bill (https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ES-10.13.20-Kofoed-2.pdf) and all officers are expected to have a bachelor's degree.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago

That makes sense then, if half do it then those percentages work out.