For military recruiters
Students weighing military service
6% of student responses named military service as a path after high school. Here is what they told us about branches, grades and the other paths they are weighing.
From 3,816 student responses collected at 13th Year™ kiosks and approved school links, February 3 to November 12, 2026. A student can respond more than once, so figures are reported as responses.
of responses named military service as a path
of them are also considering college
of responses naming a branch named more than one
chose to share their contact information
Branches they named
Share of responses that named at least one branch. Students could name more than one.
Career fields among military-minded students
Share of these responses that chose a career field.
By grade
Interest in service starts early
Share of responses naming military service
Share of all responses in each grade.
What else they are weighing
Share of responses naming military service.
Before, during and after school
Students explore military branches on 13th Year™ kiosks between classes, at their own pace, alongside colleges, trades and careers.
How 13th Year™ helps
Be in the hallway every school day
Be there every school day
Your branch, programs and visit days appear on kiosks inside high schools, next to every other pathway students are exploring.
Students choose to connect
Students who are interested in your branch choose to connect, so your recruiters follow up with students who raised their hand.
Know where interest comes from
See interest in your branch by grade and by school, so recruiters know where to spend their time.
Common questions
Questions partners ask
How many students on 13th Year™ are interested in the military?
6% of student responses named military service as a path after high school, February 3 to November 12, 2026.
Which branches do students name most?
Among responses that named a branch: Air Force 53%, Army 51%, Navy 36%, Marine Corps 33%.
Are military-minded students also considering college?
Yes. 71% of responses naming military service also named college, so many students are weighing service alongside school.
Book a conversation
Reach students while they are weighing service
In 15 minutes, Weston will show you how your branch can appear on 13th Year™ kiosks and how students choose to connect with recruiters.
- See interest in your branch by grade
- Learn how students choose to connect
- Talk through the schools and regions you recruit
Weston Noyes · Partnerships · westonn@13th-year.com
About this data
Counts are 3,816 student responses collected at 13th Year™ kiosks and approved school links between February 3 and November 12, 2026, across the 13th Year™ network. A student can respond more than once, so figures are reported as responses. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number. Students could choose more than one path, career field, branch and trade. This page reports aggregate results only and includes no student names, contact details or school names.