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The Strongest Force In The World
The U.S. Army, a key component of the U.S. Armed Forces, is made up of the best-trained, most dedicated, most respected Soldiers in the world — protecting America’s freedoms at home and abroad, securing our homeland, and defending democracy worldwide.
A Soldier in the U.S. Army is the embodiment of physical strength, emotional strength and strength of purpose. As a Soldier, you will be prepared to serve our country whenever and wherever you are needed, combat-ready at all times, trained to counter any threat, anywhere.
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VIDEO: To earn the Expert Infantry Badge you have to "know your stuff." http://t.co/lx4dKJyi8X /via @USArmy
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Major Kendall Mower is back in the saddle again. Read his latest @ArmyMedicine dentistry post here: http://t.co/fPMjpjjiAe
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RT @starsandstripes: Every year, former #military brats party like it's 1969 http://t.co/hZOb8u3FMB
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Worried about finding a job after #college? @ArmyROTC grads step into careers & gain #skills that translate: http://t.co/ppd5PdDmQ6
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Today's #USArmy #Career of the Day is #Diver (12D). Are you a 12D? If so, tell us about your job. http://t.co/Hg190DoSJu
11:00 AM May 13
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@BlackBirdPosten I'm sorry to hear that, but glad you got the MOS you wanted Hooah! Stay strong and check out @future_soldiers
08:51 AM May 13
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@MarkCarvAsan your score is valid or good for at least two years.
08:13 AM May 13
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@BlackBirdPosten How or why were you stuck at MEPS alone? Once you're finished you can leave. By everyone, do you mean staff or your group?
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Today's Army Career of the Day is MOM! A big #HOOAH! to all Army moms & moms everywhere! #MothersDay http://t.co/9mEKZaNOa7
11:00 AM May 12
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National Nurses Week: Today's Army Career of the Day is Obstetric/Gynecologic Nurse (66G). http://t.co/NLP32FLReV #NursesWeek
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Do you #pin? We do! Check out our boards at http://t.co/fFPFb7ycbq #pinterest #HOOAH!
09:48 PM May 10
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This school year @Ten80Ed students learned how the @USArmy uses #tech to drive success. See you again in September! http://t.co/ku8Z2zCLlj
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“I joined the military to be part of an organization that is greater than any one person.” – Cadet Chris Rosebrock http://t.co/wUegkuQGQm
04:12 PM May 10
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.@USArmy meets "The LeBrons"- check out season 2 of the @KingJames animated series w/Army officer 2nd Lt. Bryce here: http://t.co/f37ey1hj02
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Before I joined the Army I guess I was lazy, but then I wanted a challenge in my life, so I joined the Army. Before I joined the Army, I was cooking at a restaurant.
I was in college I was going for my civil engineering degree, I was finishing up my Basic. Well I graduated from college; I really didn't feel I was doing everything I could do.
There I was, 20 years old, I was not very happy with my job and I just decided that I needed a change. I saw what the Army had done for my brother. My brother was enlisted and became an Officer, and I wanted that. So I went and I saw my Army Recruiter.
I had heard horror stories coming into the Army about Basic Training. In Basic Training you really learn who you are. The first day you pulled up in the bus, that thought that crosses everybody's mind is, "Oh my gosh what did I do?" It crossed through my mind.
I know I'm unusual, but I'm one of those people who was really excited to go to Basic Training. Basic Training was a totally different experience from being back in the civilian world. We did so many things that challenged our bodies and our minds. After a while it just became second nature, it was, it became easy, it became normal, and I bonded with the people I was in Basic with. So it was great. I made a lot of friends from it. I never thought I'd be able to do the things that I did in Basic Training.
In the U.S. Army you can do anything it's all up to how far you want to push yourself, and in Basic Training you'll learn how far to push yourself because they'll help you do it. I learned that as long as someone does stick their mind to something they can do it. Army Strong means so many things. Confidence, discipline and respect. Being able to overcome all the obstacles that life faces you. Commitment, physical training, personal strength, leadership.
And knowing that I'm part of something bigger than me. I love what I do everyday and I love serving my country. The Army has definitely exceeded my expectations. When I look at myself in the mirror I'm proud of who I've become. I had a lot of choices at 18 years old, and luckily I picked the right one. My life didn't really begin until I joined the Army.
