PERSONAL GROWTH
IS THE ARMY A GOOD OPTION FOR MY YOUNG ADULT?
You’ve already developed your young adult into the solid individual he or she is today. The Army can help build on that.
Above all, Soldiers get things done. Protecting freedom. Building a better world. And building a brighter future for themselves by learning leadership skills and developing the kind of self-confidence and self-respect that comes from serving your country.
Your son or daughter will gain valuable interpersonal skills, such as teamwork, time management, problem-solving skills and professionalism. He or she will be challenged to accept a new sense of discipline and responsibility.
Army training can turn your young adult into a Soldier. Fueled by honor, pride, ability and strength, he or she can achieve great things.
“I think if I had any advice to offer a parent, in regard to whether you think the Army is a good option or not, it would be: have a chance to talk with a recruiter. See what the recruiter can tell you. Have your young person research it. I mean, that’s how she convinced us.”
— Deb, Specialist Jodie Wood’s Mom
LIVING THE ARMY VALUES
Your son or daughter will also learn the Seven Core Army Values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. Taught in Basic Combat Training and reinforced throughout an Army career, a Soldier lives these values in everything he or she does. Whether on the job or off, your young adult will forever live up to this higher standard.
In the end, your son or daughter will become someone you’ve always pictured — an honorable citizen with a successful career. Someone who will truly make you proud.
The Army provides a remarkable environment for personal growth and should be viewed as an exceptional starting point, a steppingstone in one’s life or as a rewarding career in itself.
“It’s really amazing that now he’s focusing in on those Army values and it just makes a parent feel good that he has those values. It doesn’t make any difference what job you have, if you have those values, you’re able to be successful.”
— Phyllis, Specialist Antoine Grimes’ Mom