S1E5 - Benefits! When you are thinking about serving in the United States Army, you are thinking about your future, and it's natural to make plans about your financial goals, too. Staff Sergeant Daniel Brooks, a virtual recruiter in Baton Rouge, joins us on the First to Strike podcast to talk benefits and other opportunities offered by Army service. Many people are interested in the Army's Tuition Assistance program or other funding for college. SSG Brooks explains all the programs that can be used for your education.  The show closes by discussing opportunities to travel and overall quality of life.

On this episode of the First to Strike podcast, some of the questions answered include…

• Does the Army offer a signing bonus to high school seniors?
• Does the Army provide medical benefits?
• Does the Army provide dental benefits?
• Which pays more the Army or civilian jobs?
• How does the Army pay for college?
• How much does the Army give for college?
• Does the Army offer benefits for your family?
• Does the Army provide retirement benefits?

Mentioned on the show:

The "total compensation" chart on GoArmy.com:

https://www.goarmy.com/benefits/total-compensation.html

Want to speak to an Army recruiter of your own? You can! Call 1-888-550-ARMY or visit GoArmy.com.

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