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My name is Staff Sergeant Wendell Linder (Retired) and I live overseas in Germany. I have been in Germany for half of my military career, so I feel comfortable living and working here. I am retired from the United States Army since 2000.

On 17 March 2002, I started working as the Official Mail and File Clerk, Administrative Assistant and S-1 Assistant Human Resource Department of Defense Europe.

Born in Desota, Georgia on 18 June 1960 & was raised in the South Bronx, New York City.

Permanent Residence: Wuerzburg, Germany

Graduated Park West High School, Manhattan, New York City (1979)

Married (1985); Sigrid (Wiesbaden, Germany) Been with her since 1981.

One Child: Marc 30

United States Army: Enlisted in the United States Army in September 1980, as a Nike Hercules

Duty and Loyalty: You serve your purpose and do what you must do. People would consider you someone to rely on and one who keeps his/her word when he/she gives it.

My whole career I protected others, for them to have the opportunity to have "Liberty, Freedom and Justice for all!" I will not compromise my integrity or my moral obligation. These words come directly from the NCO creed, which I swore to uphold as a member of the US Army.

I’m looking for Americans that would like to serve their Country. By me talking with you and referring you to join the Army I will get $2000.00. That is a great deal. Be All you can be or Army Strong. The Army is a great place to start.

As a Soldier, you will be prepared to serve our country whenever and wherever you are needed, combat-ready at all times, trained to counter any threat, anywhere, anytime and ready to respond immediately to any mission.

Being a Soldier means you’re always learning. In the Army, you can take advantage of a long list of job- and leadership-training opportunities giving you the skills to succeed in the Army and in life.

To be a U.S. Army Soldier is to be a part of the strongest fighting force in the world. You’ll spend your days training, working and serving together to protect America’s freedoms. But you’ll also have time after work for family, friends and personal interests. From recruitment to retirement, the U.S. Army provides a unique and diverse lifestyle for soldiers.

BASIC COMBAT TRAINING (BCT)


BCT is nine of the toughest weeks you’ll go through — but it’s also extremely rewarding. It will transforms you into one of the toughest Soldiers in the world, with strength of body and mind.

ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING (AIT)

AIT is where, as a Soldier, you’ll learn all you need to perform your Army job. Through hands-on training and field instruction, you’ll leave AIT ready to become a valuable part of the Army team.

ONGOING TRAINING
Ongoing Training consists of Leadership Training, Unit Training and Specialized Schools. All of this training and education results in even stronger Soldiers and leaders.

Why each Soldier’s role in the Army is important. Every Soldier’s career is unique. As you follow your interests and develop your skills, new opportunities open up. When you’re not training or working, you’re taking advantage of the benefits of living on an Army Post. Whether you’re on duty or off, you’ll be living the shared Army Values, such as Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage.

As an soldiers you’re given every opportunity to grow — especially when it comes your career, soldier in the Army, you’ll gain a foundation of confidence, discipline and leadership that will serve you well whether you continue your career in the Army or choose a job in the civilian world. It’s the strength to do good today — and the strength to do well tomorrow.

Deciding to join the Army is a complex and sometimes difficult process. So go to go army and creating an account and telling them about yourself let them clarify your options to help you make the decision that's right for you.

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Basic Pay for Army Servicemembers

http://www.army.com/money/payrates_enlisted_a07.html

Pay Day, money in the Bank

In addition to all regular benefits, linguists are paid Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP) as an incentive to maintain and improve their language skills. Linguists are paid up to $400 for each language they demonstrate proficiency in up to $1,000 a month for Active Duty and $500 for Reserve and National Guard service


CIVILIAN SKILLS BONUS

Qualified applicants who possess civilian skills that the Army needs—such as proficiency in certain foreign languages, X-Ray certification or specialties in animal care—may be eligible for a $5,000 bonus.


ACTIVE DUTY EDUCATION BONUES

Qualified applicants who enlist for two or more years in any Army Military Occupational Specialty may receive one of the following bonuses for civilian education:

Bachelor's degree—$6,000

Associate or two-year degree—$5,000

High school graduates with 60 or more college semester hours—$4,000

High school graduates with 30 to 59 college semester hours—$2,000


CIVILIAN/ ARMY COMPENSATION COMPARISON

Compare and contrast the total compensation and expenses for civilians and Soldiers.

Civilian Job Army Job
Police Patrol Officer Military Police Sergeant

Salary $45,050** $25,495

Housing $9,552

Food Allowance $3,267

Special Pay $3,695****

Tax Advantages $2,262***

Health Care Included

Net Income $41,355 $42,376

Salary and allowances based on 2006 national averages.

* Sample based on a married Sergeant (E5) with 4 years service. Figures do not include bonuses.

** Civilian salary based on national averages.
Source: Salary Wizard® at Salary.com.

*** Tax advantages are an often unseen and overlooked aspect of military pay. Most allowances are tax-exempt.

**** Health care costs based on a report by the National Coalition on Health Care. http://www.nchc.org/facts/cost.shtml

TAKING CARE OF FAMILIES
Beyond salary, education and housing benefits, the Army provides valuable services, support groups, counseling and training for the whole family. Many of the services are free or at discount prices.

Discover a stronger Future

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How it Works

Simply follow the easy steps set up for you. Complete it all at one time or save to complete at a later date, that's up to you. Once all the steps are completed, we can compare your interests and abilities to a detailed database of Army jobs then share those findings with you

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Step 1: Tell Us About Yourself
In this section you will be asked to provide information so that we can provide a list of jobs that are best suited for you.