eli5: what does the US military or soldiers do when not at war?

Question

I always wonder what it means for enlisted soldiers

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Answer 1

Not every person in the military is a combat role. The armed forces has jobs civilians do but for the military. Clerks, engineers, police enforcement, chefs, doctors and more, are needed to keep the military running. People who have combat roles train and stay posted when needed for combat.

The military is also used for big projects and major disasters.