A Military Speech Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders in service members, veterans, and their families. They work in military hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or deployed settings to assist those recovering from neurological injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or hearing loss. Their goal is to improve speech, language, and cognitive-communication abilities, ensuring military personnel can effectively communicate in their duties. They may also provide training on voice preservation and strategies for coping with communication impairments. This role requires a master's degree in speech-language pathology and state licensure, along with additional military training if serving as an officer.