reasons to join the army: what benefits can you earn?
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Gather a group of soldiers and you’ll likely find many different reasons to join the Army.TRANSCRIPT
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Reasons To Join The Army: What Benefits Can You Earn?
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Reasons To Join The Army
• Gather a group of soldiers and you’ll likely find many different reasons to join the Army.
• Some join to serve their country, others want to pay for college and still others simply want to see the world on Uncle Sam’s dime.
• Whatever the reason, there are plenty of benefits of joining the Army.
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One Of The Top Reasons To Join The Army: Education
• High school graduates know that college costs are rising faster than ever.
• Most college students need to work part time or even full time and this can mean that college can take more than four years.
• If the thought of taking out tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loans is daunting, consider joining the Army to pay for school.
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One Of The Top Reasons To Join The Army: Education
• Active duty and reserve soldiers can take advantage of a tuition assistance program while they serve. This program covers 100% of tuition and fees.
• Tuition assistance is also available to guard soldiers, but only while they’re activated.
• Army veterans can also attend college with the GI Bill. The GI Bill has a number of different versions, but the Post 9/11 GI Bill provides soldiers with full tuition, a book stipend and a monthly housing allowance.
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Benefits Of Joining The Army: Full Pay And Benefits
• Army pay is often better than soldiers expect. Soldiers receive:
• A guaranteed, monthly pay rate.
• A monthly housing stipend (called BAH) or a free home located on post.
• A monthly allowance for food. Called BAS, this untaxed allowance is $348.44 for enlisted soldiers and $239.96 for officers.
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Benefits Of Joining The Army: Full Pay And Benefits
• In addition to pay, Army benefits include:
• Free healthcare for soldiers and family members.
• Access to the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance. Servicemembers are automatically insured for $400,000.
• Family members are also eligible for the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance. Spouses can be insured for $100,000 and children can be insured for $10,000.
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Another Of The Top Reasons To Join The Army: Gain Work Experience
• Whether you’re a career soldier, or you just want to complete one term in the U.S. Army, employers love hiring veterans.
• When you have Army experience on your resume, employers know that you’ll have the work ethic and job experience that they’re looking for.
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Other Benefits Of Joining The Army
• Other benefits of joining the Army include:• Access to government programs like the VA home
loan program.
• Transition assistance when it’s time to transition out of military life and into a civilian job.
• Legal help.
• Pensions and lifetime healthcare.
• Access to the Thrift Savings Plan.
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Lesser Known Benefits Of Joining The Army
• These discounts aren’t always well-publicized so it’s important to ask before making a purchase.
• Many soldiers are surprised to discover that many businesses provide discounts to military members.
• Discounts at home improvement stores, outdoor superstores, local attractions and restaurants are available to both soldiers and family members.
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