You can get paid for stupid stuff that literally every one knows how to do. The key is that you are willing to learn from your mistakes. This overlooked principle is what holds many of us back from reaching our full potential. 

If you are planning on going into the military some time I would caution against doing that for a living. The reason being is that there is a lot of danger to be had in this time period. I make money today through the internet along with stocks and bonds. Investing is paramount to achieving wealth in todays market.