Zachary B. served in the United States Army for 9 years, both as an active-duty soldier as well as the Army National Guard. He currently operates a a political blog, and works at a local online newspaper in Cortland, NY.
Zach currently resides in Syracuse, New York, and is very active in politics and local news media.
The decision to explore military service can raise many questions about where to begin.
One common starting point is contacting a local Army recruiting office to learn about basic eligibility, roles, and the enlistment process.
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The US Army offers over 140 enlisted Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) as of 2026, with ASVAB line score requirements determining eligibility for each job.
The Army uses ASVAB subtest combinations to form line scores (CO, CL, EL, FA, GM, GT,
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An Army Indirect Fire Infantryman (MOS 11C) is part of the mortar squad.
The Army still uses mortars in conflicts because of its rare combination of power and range.
An Indirect Fire Infantryman assists the squad, section, or platoon in … Click Here To Read the rest
Operating Room Specialists (MOS 68D) are critical to the medical team in the U.S. Army.
Army Operating Room Specialists assist the nursing staff in preparing operating rooms for surgeries and other assistance needed during the actual procedures.
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People generally associate the Army with land and the Navy with the sea, but did you know the Army has its own dive team?
Most new recruits do not realize that Army Divers (MOS 12D) exist as a Military Occupational … Click Here To Read the rest