Do you want a better job? How about a college education? Could you use a $3,000 bonus? The U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Fort Knox, KY has announced an enlistment campaign increasing enlistment bonuses. If you join and agree to enter Basic Combat Training within 30 days you may be eligible for a $3,000 bonus. Join and ship to Basic Combat Training in 31 to 60 days and you may be eligible for a $2,000 bonus. These bonuses may be combined with other existing Army Reserve bonuses for a total of up to $8,000.

Joining the U.S. Army Reserve can make these things happen while you maintain your own lifestyle. As a Soldier in the Army Reserve, you'll be in a position to take advantage of job training you can't get anywhere else. In addition the Army Reserve has programs in place to help you get a college education. As a soldier in the Army Reserve some of the benefits you will enjoy are: serve close to home, earn an extra paycheck while serving, continue your civilian career, continue your education as well as help pay for it, build a military retirement, gain valuable skills that will enhance your civilian job prospects, learn to discipline your body and mind. In return for these benefits as a soldier in the Army Reserve you will serve anywhere from three to six years. Your time commitment can be as little as one weekend a month and two weeks a year.

Life Insurance: in the U.S. Army Reserve you will have the opportunity to protect your family through the Serviceman’s Group Life Insurance.

Student Loan Repayment: under the Student Loan Repayment Program you can receive up to 15 percent of your loan amount or $1,500 per year, whichever is greater, up to $10,000 qualify for student loan repayment of 15 percent or $3,000 per year, whichever is greater, up to $20,000 with certain Army Reserve jobs.

Army Tuition Assistance: the Army will pay for part of your college education through Tuition Assistance. This includes classroom instruction, Internet, and correspondence classes. The Tuition Assistance program will pay up to $250 per quarter hour (up to $4,500 per year).

The Concurrent Admissions Program: ConAP is a program administered by the Army Reserve in coordination with more than 1,700 community colleges and four-year universities. Under this program you can enroll in college and in the Army Reserve.

Specialized Job Training: After you complete Basic Training keeping your skills sharp will be a critical part of being a Soldier in the Army Reserve. Training in the Army Reserves usually involves Reserve drills (typically one weekend a month) where you’ll hone your Army job skills at your local Reserve Center. Then you’ll put your skills to the test at an annual Field Training Exercise (FTX) where you’ll get dirty performing your Army job in an intense two-week, real-world exercise.

The Army Reserves are an indispensable part of the United State's defense strategy and work in conjunction with the Active Army and the National Guard to ensure the safety and integrity of our Nation. Reserve troops allow the Army to be more flexible in that it can expand to meet the defense needs of the United States. Army Reserve troops must be able to mobilize quickly and skillfully in times of war, disaster, and crisis. The Army Reserve is called upon to function on American and foreign soil keeping peace, security, and defending the United States, the Commonwealths, Possessions, and any areas occupied by the United States. The Army Reserves also work with the Active Army and the National Guard to provide support to the citizens of the United States during emergencies by providing food, shelter, water, medical treatment, and any other appropriate civil support during times of emergency or disaster. As an Army Reservist you may be required to serve full time (Active Duty) in times of war, crisis, disaster, or other emergencies. Historically the Army Reserve has been mobilized to provide support in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle, and Enduring Freedom as well as other war and peacekeeping efforts on both foreign and America Soil.

To enlist in the Army Reserve you must be: between the ages of 17–34, a U.S. citizen or registered alien, healthy and in good physical condition, and be in good moral standing. In return for the experience and benefits you will gain the Army Reserve requires that you make an 8-year military commitment. Terms of service for Army Reserve enlistments are 1-6 years. Additional duty is possible, as an Army Reservist you may be required to serve full time when needed.

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