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Daniel “I joined the Army because my single mother could not afford me and my sister.” Daniel Kilburn is a retired senior drill sergeant who spent 33 years in the U.S. Army. His service allowed him to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Army Image by U.S. ArmyFacebook The U.S. Army has recently announced changes to its enlistment eligibility rules, raising the ...

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