Once your husband has talked to his recruiter and has decided to join the Army, he will be assigned a date to go to MEPS. The role of MEPS is to “ensure that each new member of the Armed Forces: The Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard; meets the high mental, moral and …
When your family member joins the military, the American flag takes on an entirely new level of meaning and symbolism. Following are some of the basic rules of flag etiquette as well as guidelines for display and proper disposal of a worn flag. The flag should not be used as drapery or decoration. There is …
The Future Soldier Program first went by the name of Delayed Entry Program (DEP). From the time your husband goes to MEPS and signs on the dotted line until he leaves for basic training, he is in Future Soldier program. The amount of time in the Army’s Future Soldier program can vary greatly depending on …
‘val-(“)yü – something (as a principle or quality) intrinsically valuable or desirable Your Army soldier’s life in the Army will be based on the seven core Army values. He will act out his personal life and his career based on these values. During each week of BCT (basic combat training), he will be introduced to …