Serving in the military is a high calling indeed, and that's why on the face of it, it can be surprising that so many people are truly drawn to it, even when other careers and opportunities are open to them. This is because the military is not a monolithic entity. Contrary to how Hollywood often portrays it, it's not just made up of 6-foot-tall square-jawed superhero types. Indeed, for each one of those, there are at least 10 men and women in other roles, from logistics to intelligence to research and development to supplies to medics to engineers, and that's just a glimpse of the scope of the overall operation.

That's why all sorts of people can find a place in the military, where their skills will be put to great use — and the job you have and the way you do it are inevitably going to earn you a military nickname. Of course, the characteristics that earn this name will also guide you when you date, when you find a civilian job, and when you go on a trip. That's why if you tell us how you'd plan and execute a fishing trip, we can figure out the perfect military nickname for you!