Elie served as a paratrooper in the US Army from 2008 to 2012. He used
the GI Bill to graduate from UC Berkeley where he majored in English. He
currently works as a writing tutor, a freelance writer, and a bartender, is
completing a novel based on his time in Afghanistan, and is pursuing
graduate school.
Most individuals who enlist in the Army begin service with the intention of completing training and continuing their military careers.
However, during the initial entry period, some new Soldiers are separated from service under specific administrative provisions.
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What does it take to serve in a United States Special Operations Force such as the Green Berets or Delta Force?
Both units operate within the U.S. Army and are known for demanding selection processes, specialized missions, and a high … Click Here To Read the rest
Making it through RASP and Ranger School is one of the hardest accomplishments in the Army.
Only a small percentage of volunteers earn the Ranger tab.
The difference between those who pass and those who quit almost always comes down … Click Here To Read the rest
Army rifle qualification is a required training and evaluation process for both new recruits and active-duty Soldiers.
Through structured marksmanship training and standardized qualification courses, Soldiers demonstrate their ability to safely and effectively engage targets using assigned service weapons.
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The Army 12 Series Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) encompass a group of engineering and construction-focused roles within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
These positions support military operations by building, maintaining, and repairing infrastructure such as roads, bridges, power systems, … Click Here To Read the rest