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Before joining the CIA, in which branch of military did Powers serve?

  • Navy

  • Army

  • Air Force

  • Marines

Answer

Powers served in the United States Air Force before joining the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The Air Force is one of the branches of the United States military, responsible for conducting warfare and operations in the air. His experience and training in the Air Force provided a valuable foundation for his subsequent career in the CIA.
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