Whether you’re nearing the end of your current enlistment or looking to return to service, the Army Reserve provides an excellent way to make the most of what the military and civilian worlds have to offer. As an Army Reserve Soldier, you are entitled to many of the same benefits as an active Army Soldier. Yet you’re also free to start a new career, continue your education or pursue any other goal while enjoying a civilian lifestyle. The Army Reserve has long been vital to our nation’s security and defense. By joining, you become part of a force rich in skills and ready to serve when called — a force, which is more important to our nation now than ever.