Updated December 2022 It truly depends on whether or not you are a non-prior or prior service member, looking at enlisting into the active duty or reserve components, etc. In the United States military system, you may enlist into any branch at the age of 17 years old with parental consent, or 18 years old without parental consent. Age waivers, although rare, are possible. … [Read more...]
West Virginia Woman Signs on as First Female Bradley Mechanic
July 9, 2012 By Katie Nelson WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Cicely Verstein didn't plan on breaking any new ground when she enlisted in the Army. But the job she selected at the recruiting station has thrust her into the military spotlight. At age 21, Verstein will be the first female 91M Bradley Fighting Vehicle System maintainer, one of six positions that in the past … [Read more...]
New Citizen Service Members Get Honored at White House
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 4, 2012 – Twenty-five U.S. service members filed through the White House East Room today in dress uniforms, proudly displaying their service and sacrifices to America, and took their citizenship oath before their commander in chief. They were among more than 4,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who … [Read more...]
Identical Twins, Identical Uniform
June 25, 2012 By Mark Rickert, Baltimore Battalion FORT MEADE, Md. -- The U.S. Army drew a deuce when brothers Zachary and Matthew Murphy, both 17, seniors at Winters Mill High School, took the oath of enlistment at the Fort Meade Military Entrance Processing Station just like countless young Americans before them. What makes their story unique is a matter of DNA. As … [Read more...]
Training Beyond the Basics
June 25, 2012 By Cathy Pauley, Sacramento Battalion Station commanders, NCOs and officers from Sacramento Battalion Capitol Company's seven stations teamed up with 10 Army Reserve drill sergeants Feb. 11 to make a Future Soldier Training Program (FSTP) event much more than just a basic training readiness event. The Future Soldiers were put into teams by ship date instead … [Read more...]