If you have served (or are currently serving) in the Army, chances are your military experience has given you many skills that can be applied to careers in the field of criminal justice. Criminal justice professionals are highly sought after and career opportunities in this field continue to be relatively strong in many markets. For those with military experience, the field of criminal justice can be an exciting and rewarding path to a fulfilling civilian career. And, those seeking degrees in criminal justice can often get course credit for previous military experience.

Until the economy improves, the folks hoping that a job in the US military will save them from unemployment are finding out that Uncle Sam doesn't want them. Since the military is lowering the amount of soldiers in service after pulling out of Iraq and approaching the end of our time in Afghanistan, the US Army just has too many soldiers. That means that only the best recruits are able to enlist!

From CNN Money's article about recruiting:

If you are considering enlistment in the Army and are also interested in getting money for college, it is very important that you discuss all of the educational benefit options available to you with your Army recruiter. Discussion of potential educational benefits should be high on your priority list if college is on your horizon, but with a little planning and research ahead of time, you will be well prepared to have a thorough and worthwhile discussion that should give you the information you need to make informed choices.