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Duty Station of Choice puts you in control
Paratroopers assigned to Legion Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct an air assault mission utilizing a Hellenic Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter and crew as a part of Operation Legion Olympus 25 in Xanthi, Greece, March 8, 2025. 

The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.

(U.S. Army Photo by 1st Lt. Ellington Ward)
May 8, 2025 - For those considering joining the U.S. Army, the question often arises: Where will I be stationed for my first assignment? What if you could select your first location, allowing you to choose where your Army journey begins?

From Poland to Queens: Patriot Beyond Borders
SFC Sobota at speaking engagement
May 6, 2025 - Sgt. 1st. Class Thomasz Sobota’s story began in Bytom, Poland, an industrial city far removed from the opportunities of the United States.

Healing Heroes: From Army Medical Recruiter to Army Doctor, a Soldier’s Story of Dedication
Staff Sgt Austin Richards with Soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
April 30, 2025 - "I’ve always said I wanted to take the Medical College Admission Test to figure out what our HPSP applicants go through," said Staff Sgt. Austin Richards, recalling how his journey unfolded from an Army medical recruiter to an Army Health Professions Scholarship Program recipient.

More than music: a career as an Army Musician
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 8th Army Rock Band perform for a crowd at the annual car and bike show, on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, March 29, 2025. The band was a part of the annual car and bike show held for owners to show off their vehicles, as well as to give the community a chance to view a wide variety of vehicles and listen to live music. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Seu Chan)
April 29, 2025 - Picture yourself center stage of a sold-out performance playing the instrument you love. Years of hard work and now all your dreams have come true, you are a successful musician playing for audiences around the world.

Civilian Acquired Skills Program: turning experience into enlistment advantage
U.S. Army Cpl. Jalen Martinez, an Army Firefighter serving with the 664th modular ammunition company, 61st Quartermaster Battalion, 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, demonstrates various firefighting techniques, Nov. 20, 2024, Fort Cavazos, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
April 29, 2025 - In an ongoing effort to modernize its workforce and address critical occupational needs, the U.S. Army has updated its Civilian Acquired Skills Program. The ACASP is designed for individuals who already possess key job skills and certifications acquired through civilian education, training or work experience. The program allows qualified applicants to apply their expertise directly to specific Army career fields, enabling them to bypass portions of initial training and begin their military careers at a more advanced level.