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"Sgt Tyree Brown talks about why he ..."
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"Once PVT Gonzalez’s father saw his ..."
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"PFC Causey could envision a life in..."
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"The mother of PFC Latham points out..."
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"The mother of PVT Gonzalez felt far..."
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"SPC Kelsch’s mother would advise ot..."
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"Mr. Spruill believes a son or daugh..."
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FOR PARENTS

A Message to Parents

Every Soldier has personal reasons for joining the U.S. Army, and your son or daughter is no different. Listen to the stories of young Soldiers and their parents to help understand why people choose to serve.

LET YOUR CHILD PURSUE HIS OR HER DREAMS

Law enforcement. Engineering. Law. Medicine. No matter where your son's or daughter's interests lie, the Army offers expert training in a wide range of careers: 120 in the Army Reserve and 150 in active Army. Whether they choose to explore a new career or strengthen their current one, hands-on experience will give them an edge.

MAKE COLLEGE AFFORDABLE

Education can be costly, but the Army offers rich benefits that can significantly lessen the financial burden. These include offering money for college, college loan repayment programs and other academic incentives.

UNDERSTAND THEIR REASONING

When your son or daughter comes to you to discuss joining the Army, listen. They're making a choice that requires a deep personal commitment that will give them the strength and focus to succeed in life. To become someone you'll be proud of.

STAND BY THEM

Your son or daughter will learn what it means to be a Soldier—a title of distinction. They'll face new levels of responsibility, discipline and self-knowledge. But first, they'll need you to stand by them.

 

 

Army Strong Stories

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    Welcome to Italy

    April 02, 2013

    The U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza is a community made up of U.S. Soldiers and service members, Department of Defense civilians, family members, Italian military personnel and Italian civilian employees. …

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    Welcome to Fort Hood, Texas.

    April 02, 2013

    Like the State of Texas, Fort Hood is big and boasts of being the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Services. Fort Hood is nicknamed "The Great Place" because of th…

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    Missouri Western State University is a U.S. Army ConAp College

    April 01, 2013

    ARMY RESERVES, CONAP, AND MISSOURI WESTERN MWSU is a participant in the U.S. Army Concurrent Admissions Program (Conap). New recruits (Future Soldiers) can apply to MWSU via Conap while serving in th…

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    Allen County Community College is a U.S. Army ConAp College

    April 01, 2013

    ACCC is a participant in the U.S. Army Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAp). New recruits (Future Soldiers) can apply to ACCC via ConAp while serving in the Army Reserves. For more information about …

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    My Army ROTC experience

    March 29, 2013

    My expereince as an Army ROTC cadet at Bowie State University was an adventure that provided me with endless opportunities. ROTC was more than just taking a regular college course it became a signific…

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    It Brings Me Joy to Take Care of Soldiers

    March 29, 2013

    Staff Sgt. Antoine White explains how the Army trains Soldiers to be surgical technologists and shares his passion for taking care of Army service members and civilians.…

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    Nervous?

    March 29, 2013

    I had the opportunity yesterday to interview for a command here at Ft. Gordon. I didn't get the position, but thought I'd pass on some things I've learned about combatting nervousness, esp…

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    The Army Career Center in Independence (MO) is recruiting for part-time Ope…

    March 28, 2013

    The Army Career Center in Independence (MO) is recruiting for part-time Operating Room Specialist (68D). The operating room specialist assists the nursing staff in preparing the patient and the operat…

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    2013 Army Birthday Celebration

    March 27, 2013

    Mark your calendars now for the 2013 Army Birthday Celebration. We will conduct the celebration of the 238th Birthday of the U.S. Army at the Westin Crown Center, 1 Pershing Road at Grand, Kansas City…

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    It's a Great Honor to Wear Army Colors

    March 26, 2013

    Peter Kalambayi, an East team linebacker at the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, shares what an honor it is to represent the U.S. Army on the football field.…

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    There's More to the Army

    March 26, 2013

    While at the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Master Sgt. Peter Sims describes what it's like being a U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier. Aside from being in combat, Special Forces Soldiers get to …

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    You Need a Strong Mind and Body in the Army

    March 26, 2013

    Master Sgt. Peter Sims shares that the key to U.S. Army Special Forces training and good leadership is being both phyiscally and mentally strong.…

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    The Army Was the Right Choice for Me

    March 26, 2013

    For Master Sgt. Peter Sims, the Army was the right choice because he gained leadership skills, an education and grew mentally and physically stronger.…

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    Saving People's Lives Is the Greatest Feeling

    March 26, 2013

    As a crew chief on the HH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, Pfc. Kyle Hawkins gets to save lives and serve his country. Pfc. Hawkins says that serving in the Army gives him the greatest feeling of his life and…

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    Being a Military Pilot Gives You an Upper Hand

    March 26, 2013

    Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Bailey, a military pilot in the U.S. Army, describes his passion for flying and how his experience as an Army pilot provides him with exceptional career experience.…

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MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION

Tyree: My mother was a single parent for a short time. And she pretty much did anything for me and you learn a lot from that. This man came into our lives and took care of us. And he's my role model...he's what I look to the way a man should be.

Dad: I told my kids; I want you to do better than I have. And he has.

Tyree: I joined the Army because I was working kind of a dead-end job. Really couldn't see myself climbing any kind of ladder, it was just something to do after school.

Mom: He knew that if he did this, then he could come out of it with a career, not just a job.

Tyree: I could see myself gaining leaps and bounds over everyone else because there's the education benefits, there's the...just the fact that you can go and see all kinds of places around the world. And I really wanted the experience.

Mom: He saw the world. You know, he saw the world through his own eyes.

Dad: Financial-wise there's something for him to lean back on. Something he can hold on to for his child.

Mom: With College, with housing, they would be there just like a parent.

Tyree: Just as long as you keep going forward, the sky's the limit on what you can become.

Dad: I told him when he got out, I think this is the best choice you made. I think this is the best choice you made.

Tyree: I did the right thing. I did what I needed to do better myself and better everyone else around me.

Dad: He turned out...he turned out well.