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THE FINE PRINT

Terms of service for Army Reserve enlistments range from one to six years. All Soldiers have an eight-year military service obligation (MSO). Soldiers in the Army Reserve may be called to Active Duty service for limited periods of time, typically up to 12 months in times of crisis. Federal law protects Army Reserve Soldiers' jobs if they're called to Active Duty.

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The Army Reserve makes sure you and your family are taken care of. As a Soldier in the Army Reserve, you’ll earn money for education, cash bonuses, discounted health care and more.

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Education

Want to go to college or finish your degree? The Army Reserve will help you pay for school — and give you the character and discipline to excel in your studies.

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Health Care & Insurance

Imagine having the best medical staff and technology available to you. The Army Reserve delivers world-class medical care and group life insurance at affordable prices.

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Money

From pay to allowances to enlistment bonuses and more, find out how you earn money as a Soldier in the Army Reserve.

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Job Certification & Retirement

In the Army Reserve, you can earn job certifications and Veterans’ benefits that will help you get ahead in the civilian world.

OVERVIEW BENEFITS 
BENEFITS OVERVIEW

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The Army Reserve helps you get ahead after active duty. In addition to valuable career training the Army Reserve provides other benefits to help you achieve your goals in the civilian world.

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You can take advantage of low cost health and life insurance. You may receive a lump sum re-enlistment bonus.

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To help you through college the Army Reserve offers tuition assistance, the Montgomery G.I. Bill, and the Education Career Stabilization Program. You can even receive additional money through the Montgomery G.I. Bill Kicker and the Student Loan Repayment Program.

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It's your future, stay strong in the Army Reserve. Visit GoArmy.com/reserve.

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