Lebanon Army Recruiters Break Down Enlistment Process for Future Soldiers in Live Multi-Platform Discussion

Photo By Cynthia Stephenson | Lebanon, Pa- From left, SSG Joshua Welcome, Station Commander, SSG Amont Hawkins, and SSG Adam Heath continue serving the community by helping Future Soldiers understand the full path to joining the U.S. Army. Photo courtesy of Lebanon Army Recruiting Station  

LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES

12.11.2025

Story by Cynthia Stephenson 

U.S. Army Recruiting Harrisburg Battalion

LEBANON, Pa. - Recruiters from the Lebanon Army Recruiting Station delivered a high-impact, information-packed discussion this week across YouTube, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, giving Future Soldiers and their families a clear, honest look at how to join the U.S. Army, whether Active Duty or Army Reserve. Station Commander Staff Sgt. Amont Hawkins, along with recruiters Staff Sgt. Joshua Welcome and Staff Sgt. Adam Heath, walked viewers through the full Army enlistment process, from preparing for the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) to understanding Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) scoring, Army careers, bonuses, job selection (MOS), and what to expect before shipping to Basic Combat Training.

Hawkins emphasized that Lebanon’s recruiters serve as “career counselors, not just recruiters,” focused on building well-informed applicants who understand Army opportunities, expectations, and long-term benefits.

These Soldiers represented the U.S. Army with professionalism and clarity as they tackled the questions prospective Future Soldiers ask most often:

• How to join the Army (Active Duty & Army Reserve) • What to expect at MEPS, including medical screening, aptitude testing, and qualification standards • Weight standards, medical waivers, and enlistment requirements • ASVAB preparation, improving scores, and how the test affects MOS selection • Army job (MOS) options, bonuses, and career paths • Army benefits, including pay, healthcare, Tuition Assistance, and the GI Bill • Basic Training and Future Soldier Training, explained step-by-step • How to enlist locally through the Lebanon Recruiting Station

Whether someone is researching Army careers, comparing Army Reserve vs. Active Duty, or searching phrases like “how to join the Army” or “Army jobs in Pennsylvania,” this discussion provides the comprehensive, accurate information applicants need.

“Our goal is to give Future Soldiers the truth up front,” Hawkins said. “We want people to understand the standards, the opportunities, and the reality of Army service.”

This conversation is essential for high school students, college students, and career-changers exploring military service, and for families seeking clarity on benefits, education, and long-term career potential in the U.S. Army.

Watch the full discussion on YouTube, X, Facebook, or LinkedIn to get answers to the most important questions about Army enlistment.

Then share it with someone ready to serve their country, pursue an Army career, or explore opportunities in the Army Reserve. Be All You Can Be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBeza6WgWrQ

• Date Taken: 12.11.2025
• Date Posted: 12.11.2025 13:16
• Story ID: 553861
• Location: LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA, US