There will come a time when you are no longer part of the Army Reserve. But just because this part of your life is over, it does not mean you have to hang up your work boots for good. In fact, you may just be getting started.

Join the Army Reserve today.

With the help of the Army, you can and will find a career that is perfect for you. As a veteran of the Army you will never be left behind – even after you have “retired” and moved on.

Professional Training Certificates

During your time serving in the Army Reserve you have the opportunity to earn professional certifications. With a certificate in hand, you have a much better chance of being hired for the civilian job that interests you most. This gives you something that most other job applicants do not have.

Civilian Job Placement Program

The Partnership for Youth Success program helps soldiers who previously served in the Army Reserve find a civilian job. With this program, you will receive priority consideration at hundreds of organizations all over the country – many of which are part of the Fortune 500. Some of the most well known employers in the program include the NYPD, Southwest Airlines, and Dell.

Army Reserve Retired Pay

Have you completed 20 years or more of service? As an Army Reserve soldier, once you reach this milestone all you have to do is wait until you hit the age of 60 – at that point you qualify for retirement pay. The amount of money that you receive in retirement is based on your Unit Training Pay. With each year served your retirement pay increases.

Retirement Savings Plan

If you are part of the Army Reserve, you are eligible to take part in a retirement savings plan – much like a 401(k) that more traditional employees have access to. This is known as the Thrift Savings Plan and offers the same savings and tax benefits that organizations offer to employees through a 401(k) program.

Veterans’ Benefits

The Army Reserve strongly believes that soldiers should be taken care of for life. In other words, the benefits should not stop upon retirement. Veterans of the Army Reserve are entitled to many benefits, ranging from those that help pay for college to the ability to purchase life insurance at a discounted rate.