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  • Combat Engineer / Cav Scout

    02.08.2012 - So I'm signing DEP papers next year and I'm just trying to go ahead and plan on what I want to get MOS wise. Cavalry Sco...

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  • Joining the military....

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  • Went to meps just to take the asvab, Is my score fitting for the job I want? please help!

    02.10.2012 - I scored a 76 on the ASVAB. I want to go Airborne Infantry. I know you need a 50 I think for airborne. But are my job ...

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  • Females in Combat MOS's...

    02.10.2012 - I am not trying to reopen the can of worms....so no debating females versus males BS. It's still not up to anyone here s...

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  • Your Thoughts

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  • Hey my name's Oscar, I am looking foward on serving my country no matter what the consequences at war are, Im currently 17 and going to graduate on June. No medical problems no over weight or stuff that will disqualify me, though i did hit some small bump

    02.10.2012 - ..........

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  • Considering a Reenlistment, any help?

    02.09.2012 - I'm currently in the United States Marine Corps and I'm considering reenlisting with the Army when my current term is up...

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  • Are soldier supposed to be charged fees when requesting a leave?

    02.09.2012 - My fiance is deployed in Afghanistan and wanting to request for a leave, but he has been told that he must pay his CO fe...

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  • school/army ?

    02.02.2012 - i have a GPA of  4.0 and if i mantain a gpa of 4.0 does it do anything for you like get you a higher rank when you ...

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  • questions

    02.10.2012 - i have 3 questions the  first one is ; i have the asvab book but i really dont know how too study out of it i need ...

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SPC ALYSHA FORD

A Family Affair

SPC Alysha Ford: All my family is in the Army. My brother is in the Army, he's a field artillery, my cousins are in the Army, and so I really wanted to follow in their footsteps.

My family was very shocked when I joined the military, but they were very proud.

Growing up, I was a shy, quiet girl, but I've come out of my shell when I joined the Army. I've constantly had to push myself to reach higher levels that I never thought I could achieve. Joining the Army has taught me so many things that I never thought I could do.

Right now I'm studying to be an NCO-a sergeant-and hopefully, one of these days, I'll be a pilot. I've grown into a leader.

My advice to anyone is "go for it." It's a great experience.