Military

Joining the Military Presentation

This presentation was given by Shorewood Counseling Intern and Navy Veteran Alex Calvo in December 2019 and has been updated periodically. It provides a good overview of the branches and considerations for joining. 

View as Google slides:  Joining the Military

View as PDF:  Joining the Military

ROTC Programs

Reserve Officer Training Corps programs offer an excellent college scholarship in exchange for service in the military as an officer after graduation. During college, students participate in part-time activities  and then serve full time for a number of years. There are ROTC programs for most branches of the military. 

One of the easiest ways for our students to search for ROTC programs is via Scoir, our college & career exploration platform. Students will: 

1. Access Scoir via Classlink
2. Once in Scoir, go to Discover 
3. Go to Colleges
4. Select Filters
5. Scroll down to select ROTC
6. Select other criteria to come up with a manageable list.  

Official Sources

• Today's Military ROTC Overview
• Air Force ROTC
• Army ROTC
• Marines ROTC/ Navy ROTC Marines Option
• Navy ROTC

Local ROTC Programs

• Seattle University Army ROTC  rotc@seattleu.edu
  • download Seattle University ROTC brochure
• UW Air Force ROTC afrotc@uw.edu
• UW Army ROTC armyrotc@uw.edu

Several other universities in Washington State provide ROTC programs, including but not limited to:  Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, Washington State University, Whitworth University. 

Local Recruiters

Note:  Local recruiters change often; if you do not get a response, try  calling the local office. 

We typically invite local recruiters to come for lunchtime visits in December of every year. 

Air Force Find a Recruiter

• Everett Recruiting Office 1203 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite L, Everett 98204
• Office:  253-722-6654
• SrA Isaiah Flores isaiah.flores.1@us.af.mil current 11.2023

Army  Request Information

• Northgate Army Recruiting Station  4750 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 101, Seattle  98105. Office:  206-362-1464.
• Lynnwood Army Recruiting Station  18415  33rd Ave W, Suite B, Lynnwood  98037. Office:  360-635-8636. 
• Sgt 1st Class Tina Bendele tina.l.bendele.mil@army.mil  current 11.2023
• How to Join the US Army video produced by Seattle Army Recruiters  
• Seattle Army Facebook   @goarmyseattle  Instagram 

Coast Guard Connect with a Recruiter

• Tukwila Coast Guard Recruiter  640 Strander Blvd, Tukwila  98188.  Office:  425-203-3058.
• Chief Petty Officer Michaela Proctor,  michaela.j.proctor@usg.mil  360-356-2839  Current 12.2023

Marine Corps Request Information

• Lynnwood US Marine Corps Recruiting Center  18415  33rd Ave W, Suite E, Lynnwood  98037. Office:  425-774-1771. 
• Seattle/ U District US Marine Corps Recruiting Center, 4750 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 103, Seattle 
• Sgt. Anthony Bush  Anthony.Bush@marines.usmc.mil current 11.2023

National Guard Get Started

• Lynnwood Army National Guard Recruiting Office 2921 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood  98036
• Tukwila Recruiting Station  666 Strander Blvd, Tukwila, WA  98188
• Sgt. Ian Fuchs ian.m.fuchs.mil@army.mil  current 2.2024

Navy Find a Recruiter

• Lynnwood Navy Talent Acquisition Station, 18415  33rd Ave W, Suite 3, Lynnwood, WA  98037
• Seaman Christopher Drummond christopher.e.drummond2.mil@us.navy.mil current 2.2023

Space Force  Find a Recruiter

• Space Force recruiting is handled by the Air Force recruiters. 

 

Other

Naval Academy Blue & Gold Officer (local civilian assisting in the application process) Mr. Lee Hooks. 

Local recruiters change often; we list the most current information we have.