WHAT IS THE ARMY ADVOCATES PROGRAM?
The power of sharing the Army story lies with you. We need leaders to share what is happening in today’s U.S. Army and foster a better understanding of the value of being a Soldier.
Are you a business leader? Are you an educator? Are you in public service? If so, you are in a unique position to share the value a career in the Army can have for a young adult. As an Army Advocate, you can receive exclusive access to Army informational material, join the discussion in our forums and get involved in a young person’s life.
ADVOCACY STARTS WITH YOU
Army Advocates are community leaders and action-oriented citizens who are equipped to share the benefits of Army service to young people and to dispel misconceptions.
If you are in a position to influence how young people think about service in the Army, then you are encouraged to advocate for service in the Army. As an Army Advocate, you could speak at local events, visit schools and meet with young people. We’ll provide you with exclusive access to Army Advocates content that you can share with prospective Soldiers.
WHAT DOES AN ARMY ADVOCATE DO?
Army Advocates share information designed to explain the benefits of Army service and encourage young people to explore the Army as an option to better their own lives and to make a difference. Advocates have access to an exclusive goarmy.com forum on LinkedIn, where they can read and share goarmy.com news and events with other Army Advocates and strategize on how to best communicate about the Army.
BE INVOLVED
As an Army Advocate, you will have access to U. S. Army recruiters and Army education services specialists who will be happy to hold events at schools or places of business. You are encouraged to submit a letter to the editor of a newspaper, write a newsletter for your business and more. Here’s a short list of the things you can do as an Army Advocate:
- Share information about the benefits of Army service to young people, like Army scholarships
- Provide information about Army education programs and services like March2Success.com, Army Tuition Assistance and the GI Bill
- Submit editorials to newspapers
- Invite Army Recruiters or ROTC representatives to speak at schools, places of business or community organizations
- Participate in speaking engagements and share your Army experiences
- Share Army information in newsletters, like the Army’s commitment to education, leadership development and selection of more than 150 Army career options
- Identify employers as potential Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) members
- Share Army events and benefits information on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter
WE NEED YOU
Army Advocates generally include community leaders, educators, business leaders and others who are in a position to share the benefits of Army service to young people. These may also include:
- Civic leaders
- Healthcare leaders
- Elected officials
- Civil service leaders
- Veterans and military support organizations
- National education and multicultural organizations
