You must be between the the ages of 17 and 35 to join the U.S. Army. If you are under age 18, you must obtain the consent of your parent or legal guardian. However, there are exceptions to age restrictions for several different groups. Here are some of those exceptions. OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL AGE REQUIREMENTS In order to qualify for Officer Candidate School as an … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons About Going Military After High School
Graduating from high school is a serious milestone. For the first time, you get to choose what you will do with your life instead of going where someone else tells you. That can mean many things, from college to working abroad. Many kids also consider joining a branch of the military, like the Navy, Air Force or Army. If you're thinking a military career might be valuable, take … [Read more...]
AER Scholarships Available for Families of Soldiers
December 28, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 28, 2012) -- Army Emergency Relief scholarships for the academic year 2013-2014 will be available starting, Jan. 2, for spouses and children of Soldiers, retired Soldiers and reserve-component Soldiers on Title 10 orders. The application deadline is May 1. The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarships are for … [Read more...]
Panetta Signs Order to Deploy 400 U.S. Troops to Turkey
by Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service 12/14/2012 - INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (AFNS) -- Secretary Panetta has signed an order that will deploy 400 U.S. personnel to Turkey to support the deployment that NATO agreed to recently of Patriot missile capability there, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today. Panetta signed the agreement en route to Turkey as … [Read more...]
Recruiting Reorganization Creates Three New Squadrons
December 12, 2012 by Annette Crawford Air Force Recruiting Service JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- A reorganization within Air Force Recruiting Service is resulting in three new squadrons solely dedicated to health professions recruiting and as a result, a more appropriate focus on the HP mission. The newly activated squadrons are: 360th Recruiting Group: … [Read more...]