2008 Woodie Awards
Life in military is harsh; might not be ideal for all
By: Ramiro Rodriguez
Issue date: 5/6/04 Section: Features
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When you join the Army, you become part of the
Army of One.
At least, that is what you are led to believe. This motto attempts to target millions of male and female adults from ages 17 to 34.
It's especially attractive to high school graduates who want to develop their physical and mental strengths.
The U.S. Army not only provides job experiences, but also teaches self-discipline, leadership and teamwork skills that help maximize one's potential.
"Ultimately, the educational benefits play a critical part in joining the Army," Sgt. Patrick W. Luley said.
"But a higher sense of duty and responsibility toward their country overweighs everything," he said.
The two main reasons recruiting is at an all-time high are: problems in the Middle East where people feel they have a patriotic duty to help their country during a time of need.
And two, the Army offers a college fund of 100 percent tuition assistance to all who join the service.
Joining the Army can be quite a challenge. There are a variety of tests that a person must go through.
First, a person who has enlisted has to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAP) test, which lasts three hours.
After that, he or she has to go through a complete physical exam and then a security interview check.
"A lot of people think it is really easy to join the service," Luley said. "But I can pretty much guarantee that you have to be a high quality caliber of individual in order to actually join the service."
However, while the Army provides many opportunities, it is not meant for everyone. It certainly was not meant for Maurice Jones, history major.
Jones signed a two-year commitment upon graduating from Leuzinger High School.
One of the main reasons for him joining was because the Army recruiter told him there were many job opportunities and other benefits.
"They were so quick to tell me that they have more than two hundred jobs that I could be trained for," Jones said.
Army of One.
At least, that is what you are led to believe. This motto attempts to target millions of male and female adults from ages 17 to 34.
It's especially attractive to high school graduates who want to develop their physical and mental strengths.
The U.S. Army not only provides job experiences, but also teaches self-discipline, leadership and teamwork skills that help maximize one's potential.
"Ultimately, the educational benefits play a critical part in joining the Army," Sgt. Patrick W. Luley said.
"But a higher sense of duty and responsibility toward their country overweighs everything," he said.
The two main reasons recruiting is at an all-time high are: problems in the Middle East where people feel they have a patriotic duty to help their country during a time of need.
And two, the Army offers a college fund of 100 percent tuition assistance to all who join the service.
Joining the Army can be quite a challenge. There are a variety of tests that a person must go through.
First, a person who has enlisted has to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAP) test, which lasts three hours.
After that, he or she has to go through a complete physical exam and then a security interview check.
"A lot of people think it is really easy to join the service," Luley said. "But I can pretty much guarantee that you have to be a high quality caliber of individual in order to actually join the service."
However, while the Army provides many opportunities, it is not meant for everyone. It certainly was not meant for Maurice Jones, history major.
Jones signed a two-year commitment upon graduating from Leuzinger High School.
One of the main reasons for him joining was because the Army recruiter told him there were many job opportunities and other benefits.
"They were so quick to tell me that they have more than two hundred jobs that I could be trained for," Jones said.