About the Army
OVERVIEW
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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Feeling better about him going to basic training :) #goarmy
03:52 PM May 16
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Beautiful customized Military Rings for the US Army, customize in three easy steps : http://t.co/wYK5zy4h [ #GoArmy #Army_Life ]
02:50 PM May 16
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@Cnn just aired the presentation of The Medal of Honor for one heroic Leslie Sabo after 42 years of his death.#GoArmy
02:47 PM May 16
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Understanding the ASVAB Test http://t.co/WWVs4hGZ
02:47 PM May 16
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Just spent 45 minutes on http://t.co/oXpHAamS #MyDream #IWillGraduateBasicTraining
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Fire Control Repairer http://t.co/UIDg4GuW
02:42 PM May 16
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This SGT Montgomery is so #Handsome LAAAAAAAAAAAWD I love my job! #GoArmy #WalterReed
02:40 PM May 16
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That moment where you've had no work to do since 1 but have to sit in the office on your phone waiting to be released #goarmy
02:29 PM May 16
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letter from Sammie 😁 #soexcited #happy #missher #shesabitch #GOARMY http://t.co/EIPAqcFJ
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01:32 PM May 16
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For those of you who don't believe that #Obama has plans to inter US "Military Prisoners," check out this Army Ad http://t.co/JoH1ssZs
12:46 PM May 16
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RT @ArmyAthletics: GOLF| Watch Rick Johnston and William Park discuss the NCAA Ann Arbor Regional. http://t.co/2MwrzVUj #goARMY
12:33 PM May 16
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Four-Year Scholarship http://t.co/GQShWV13 via @sharethis 4 year is a good thing. the army will pay u lot of $
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@ArmyEquip does that mean we get more gear?! #goARMY
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WHAT IT'S LIKE TO SERVE
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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.
