As a Soldier in the Army Reserve, part of your job is to defend our country and uphold our freedoms. World events may create a need for you to be called into Active Duty. In support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom, Army Reserve Soldiers have been activated and deployed throughout the United States and overseas. If you are activated or … [Read more...]
Reserve Benefits
Education Benefits Tuition Assistance The Army Reserve provides a variety of tuition assistance programs such as independent study assistance, college and university assistance and the Montgomery GI Bill. Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) SLRP is an incentive program that helps you pay off your student loans. When used properly, this program allows you to … [Read more...]
Reserve Activation
What is Activation? As a Soldier in the Army Reserve, part of your job is to defend our country and uphold our freedoms. World events may create a need for you to be called into Active Duty. In support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom, … [Read more...]
Army Reserve
The Army Reserves are an indispensable part of the United State's defense strategy. The Army Reserves work in conjunction with the Active Army and the National Guard to ensure the safety and integrity of our Nation. The Army Reserve is comprised of three groups of Soldiers: the Selected Reserve (SR), the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) and the Retired Reserve (RR). In … [Read more...]
Requirements to Join the U.S. Army
The basic qualifications for enlistment in the U.S. Army include: - being from 17 to 42 years old - be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, (must have the I-551) - have a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED) - be single with no children or married with 2 or less children - pass the ASVAB test and - pass the physical You should also not be undergoing any civil actions; … [Read more...]