WHY SHOULD MY SON OR DAUGHTER JOIN THE ARMY?
Understanding the Benefits of a U.S. Army Career
The U.S. Army offers a young person the opportunity to immediately train and work in an in-demand career field while earning a competitive salary and fringe benefits, including healthcare and money for college.
This section is designed to help you understand the tangible benefits your son or daughter will reap through a career in the U.S. Army.
Explore the links below to learn about hundreds of career paths and the wide variety of job opportunities a young adult may choose through the Army, and how the Army helps Soldiers pay for college. You’ll also learn about a Soldier’s basic benefits and pay, plus additional money they may earn if they have acquired extra skills, or are performing special tasks.
The Army gives your son or daughter the opportunity to use his or her training in a job environment that encourages career development and personal growth.
Learn about Job Opportunities
Money for College and Other Benefits
The benefits of joining the Army include job skills, money for college, help with job placement and more.
Learn about Money for College and Other Benefits
Soldier Pay and Other Benefits
Learn how a Soldier’s salary and benefits compare to those in the civilian world. You may be surprised to learn just how well a military career pays.
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