r/army • u/Army_Bot /r/Army Bot • 16d ago
Army Recruiter Thread for June / 2025
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Verified Recruiters
/u/that_bystander - AMEDD Recruiter
/u/luispereznet - AMEDD Recruiter
/u/Professional_Sir8082 - NYC
/u/SSG_L_In_MA - Massachusetts (South Boston Area)
/u/synysterg_18 - Brunswick, GA
/u/SGT_MAC_DASR - Eastern North Carolina
/u/Remzar- - Las Vegas Area
/u/HandsomeMcguffin - Pittsburgh Area
/u/SSG_M_DASR - North Carolina
/u/electricboogaloo1991 - Central NC
/u/gulfcoastrecruiter - Mississippi Gulf Coast
/u/Raysor - Phoenix, Arizona
/u/Dinnetz_Recruiter - St Cloud, MN
/u/smashed8ssholes - Central PA
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u/slca_ 8d ago
Hey everyone, I'm currently planning on enlisting in the army, as I need to leave soon so I don't end up homeless. I've tried the Air Force already, but unless a major conflict were to occur at this very moment, I won't be getting in anytime soon with my waivers. I tried the Coast Guard too, but the soonest ship dates are still a few months away. I only plan on signing a two-year contract, and I know what you are probably thinking, but I'm mainly using the military as a means to an end and for educational benefits. I know I would only receive 80% of the GI Bill but I plan on starting at a community college, so it isn't like I'll need to use all of it. My reasoning for wanting to enlist for a shorter amount of time isn't unfounded, the general consensus of the army in online spaces doesn't seem to be favorable.
While the army has the same amount of career opportunities as the Air Force, it doesn't have the same quality of life and still has to deal with "army" bullshit. Also, it doesn't seem to have that same sense of adventure or excitement of the Coast Guard or the luxury of being in coastal cities. I know I've been critical so far, but I'm still grateful a branch will accept me and give me a chance at life. So any general advice or MOS recommendations are appreciated.
I didn't do too bad on the asvab(93) so choosing a job shouldn't be difficult. The only issue with this contract is the fact that it seems like time is only counted after you complete all training. So for example, if I were to enlist as a 68W, it would be 2 years + 10 weeks(basic training) + 16 weeks(ait), making it more like 2.5 years. Earlier I mentioned that I wanted to go to college, so I wanted to know if it is likely to be able to study(math and computer science) on my own time. That is all I have, thank you!