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US Army Portland Recruiting Battalion To Participate In The Hillsboro Air Show - 05/18/23

PORTLAND, Ore.—The U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Portland Battalion, is scheduled to participate in the Hillsboro Air Show, May 19-21, where they will highlight career opportunities in the U.S. Army.

The US Army display will feature an AH-64 Apache helicopter display alongside the event exhibit from the Portland Battalion’s Eugene Recruiting Station. US Army personnel from the I Corps Band based at Joint Base Lewis McChord will also perform at the event.

Touted as the largest air show in Oregon, the event will include a mix of aerial performers from around the region. The event is scheduled to be held at the Hillsboro Municipal Airport, 3355 NE Cornell Rd, in Hillsboro, Oregon.

The Boeing AH-64 Apache is an attack helicopter which is considered to be the world’s most advanced and battle-proven attack helicopter.

Recently, the U.S. Army raised its enlistment bonus to $50,000 for qualified individuals who sign for a six-year active duty assignment. For some high priority specialties, the Army is offering career-based incentives that range from $1,000 up to $40,000.

Aside from the career-based bonuses, there are “quick ship” bonuses for those who are prepared to head to Basic Combat Training within 90 days of up to $25,000. As part of the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program, foreign language skills can be worth up to $40,000 for certain career paths.

The Army also has a two-year enlistment option for 84 different career fields, ranging from infantry and combat engineers to paralegals and aviation operations specialists. Those who choose the two-year plan will serve two years full-time on active duty and then two years in the Army Reserve. Officials say this shorter enlistment opportunity allows individuals the ability to see if the Army is a good fit for them without immediately committing to a four- or six-year enlistment.

US Army Portland Recruiting Battalion To Participate In The Hillsboro Air Show - 05/18/23

PORTLAND, Ore.—The U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Portland Battalion, is scheduled to participate in the Hillsboro Air Show, May 19-21, where they will highlight career opportunities in the U.S. Army.

The US Army display will feature an AH-64 Apache helicopter display alongside the event exhibit from the Portland Battalion’s Eugene Recruiting Station. US Army personnel from the I Corps Band based at Joint Base Lewis McChord will also perform at the event.

Touted as the largest air show in Oregon, the event will include a mix of aerial performers from around the region. The event is scheduled to be held at the Hillsboro Municipal Airport, 3355 NE Cornell Rd, in Hillsboro, Oregon.

The Boeing AH-64 Apache is an attack helicopter which is considered to be the world’s most advanced and battle-proven attack helicopter.

Recently, the U.S. Army raised its enlistment bonus to $50,000 for qualified individuals who sign for a six-year active duty assignment. For some high priority specialties, the Army is offering career-based incentives that range from $1,000 up to $40,000.

Aside from the career-based bonuses, there are “quick ship” bonuses for those who are prepared to head to Basic Combat Training within 90 days of up to $25,000. As part of the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program, foreign language skills can be worth up to $40,000 for certain career paths.

The Army also has a two-year enlistment option for 84 different career fields, ranging from infantry and combat engineers to paralegals and aviation operations specialists. Those who choose the two-year plan will serve two years full-time on active duty and then two years in the Army Reserve. Officials say this shorter enlistment opportunity allows individuals the ability to see if the Army is a good fit for them without immediately committing to a four- or six-year enlistment.