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US Army
- Washington, VA
- 473 reviews
About US Army
Employees
1,000-9,999
Industry
Military & Defense
Public/Private
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Year Founded
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Non-profit Status
Non-profit
Pay & Benefits
Poll
- 90%
- of employees say healthcare coverage is good or excellent.475 responses
Poll
- 91%
- of employees say retirement benefits are good or excellent.475 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of employees say the family leave policy is good or excellent.475 responses
Poll
- 82%
- of employees say paid time off/vacation days are good or excellent.475 responses
Growth Opportunities
Poll
- 86%
- of employees don't worry about layoffs.475 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of employees say good work leads to promotion.475 responses
- 80%
- of employees believe their work helps make the world a better place.475 responses
Management
Poll
- 54%
- of employees say the workplace runs efficiently.475 responses
Poll
- 43%
- of employees say management is transparent.475 responses
Work-Life Balance
Poll
- 27%
- of employees say hours are flexible.475 responses
- 27%
- of employees say it's easy to work remotely.475 responses
- 45%
- of employees say schedules are predictable.475 responses
- 56%
- of employees say taking vacation is encouraged.475 responses
- 44%
- of employees say the workplace is parent friendly.475 responses
Company Culture
- 46%
- of employees are happy to work here.475 responses
- 84%
- of employees say coworkers socialize.475 responses
- 60%
- of employees think their coworkers are smart.475 responses
- 77%
- of employees like their coworkers.475 responses
Employees
- 79%
- of employees say the company is mostly men.475 responses
- 52%
- of employees say the company is very diverse.475 responses
- 76%
- of employees say the employees are diverse in age.475 responses
- Crime & SafetyNG
- WalkabilityA
- DiversityA
- NightlifeA+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$117,374
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,936
National
$949Median Home Value
$669,400
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US Army Reviews
473 reviews
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Everyone's experience will vary when enlisting in the world's greatest fighting force. The benefits makes-up for what the paycheck lacks. Good medical coverage for you and your family, life insurance, retirement plans, free housing, free meals if you're single, basic food allowance if married.
However, the nature of work varies on your unit. Some days, we will work after hours. Some days harder than others. This is just the nature of the Army and fulfilling the needs. Family life can become a little stressful due to irregular schedules but it's good to discuss the nature of work with your spouse so they will have a foundational understanding of what to expect.
Overall, depending on your unit and job title, it is one of the most rewarding adventures you can embark on in life. Oh, and least not forget the free educational benefits and tuition coverage so long as you serve honorably.
However, the nature of work varies on your unit. Some days, we will work after hours. Some days harder than others. This is just the nature of the Army and fulfilling the needs. Family life can become a little stressful due to irregular schedules but it's good to discuss the nature of work with your spouse so they will have a foundational understanding of what to expect.
Overall, depending on your unit and job title, it is one of the most rewarding adventures you can embark on in life. Oh, and least not forget the free educational benefits and tuition coverage so long as you serve honorably.
The Army can be great and bad at the same time. They offer benefits and assistance for college, housing, discounts on many restaurants and stores, and you can gain a lot of skills if you take it to the heart. The only bad thing about it is the miscommunication between NCOs and Officers. Also, there are many toxic leaders, but you just have to keep your chin up!
Joining the army has been the single best decision I've ever made in my life. The U.S. army is unique among workplaces because it promotes an environment of comradery like I've never seen before in the civilian realm. Most of my best friends are fellow soldiers. The NCO's and officers that I work with continually go above and beyond every day to help their soldiers as if they were their own flesh and blood. The army requires that every soldier receives annual or biannual trainings on topics such as: sexual assault prevention, emergency management, suicide prevention and equal opportunity in order to promote a professional and safe environment for all personnel. The army's emphasis on teamwork and communication creates a cohesive unit that operates like a single organism with a single goal in mind: protecting the interests of the United States.