US Army Corps of Engineers

Hello everyone, Exploring some sound advice before deciding to/not to join the US Army Reserve. I am a C at Deloitte, up for SC promotion this cycle in Cybersecurity. Why join? 1. Citizenship - currently a PR 2. Security Clearance /Cyber exposure 3. G.I bill 4. Always wanted to join the army Concerns? 1. Consulting Career setbacks /utilization/problems getting staffed 2. Not getting into the Army Cyber Corps program 3. Manageability to do both All feedback is appreciated!

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Advice requested: going through a background check for an offer I just accepted. I sent my initial enlistment paperwork showing my “start date” in the reserves and a second document with my discharge details. Yet they’re now asking for a “verification pin” from the US Army Reserves for proof of employment/service. Wtf is this verification PIN? Do they also want a notarized message from my recruiter? Figured honorable discharge document, DD214 and my initial enlistment paperwork would’ve sufficed

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Question for the conservatives, especially those who are veterans: What do you think about a retired US Army General Officer (Mike Flynn) responding to this question? Q: “Do you believe in an orderly transition of power in the United States of America?” A: “Fifth [amendment right against self incrimination]”

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