U.S. Army Presents 'What Makes You Strong' Event Series

U.S. Army Presents 'What Makes You Strong' Event Series

Interactive Tour Features Leadership Seminars, Technology Exhibits and Concerts to Promote Educational and Career Opportunities in the Army

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army presents the 'What Makes You Strong' event series, which showcases the leadership training, education benefits and career opportunities available through the Army. The events include leadership seminars, concerts featuring national and local performers, and the Army Strength in Action Zone interactive exhibit. All events are free to the public with advance online registration at: www.WhatMakesYouStrong.com. The cities and dates for the tour are:

Event date Leadership Series Concert Army Strength in Action
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Philadelphia Sept. 19 X
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Chicago Sept. 27 X
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New York Oct. 4 X
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Los Angeles Nov. 14 X
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These dates follow prior tour stops in Baltimore (July 28) and Memphis (August 31). Up-to-date information and schedules for each event are available at www.WhatMakesYouStrong.com.

Music artists performing at the 'What Makes You Strong' concert series include Anthony Hamilton, Drumma Boy and Kinky. The Army has also enlisted support from U.S. Olympians, as well as influential community and business leaders, to join senior Army officers for the leadership seminars.

The concerts and leadership series will be supported with the Army Strength in Action Zone, featuring state of the art technology with opportunities for participants to interact with Army simulators and Soldiers. Attendees will experience the Strength to Soar Aviation Element flight simulator and the Strong Stage Confidence Course in a physical fitness challenge that will enable participants to test their mental and physical strength. The Strength in Action Zone gives participants a unique experience where they are able to see themselves react to very specific scenarios and interact with an Army soldier, providing an authentic perspective that can't be found elsewhere.

The U.S. Army is one of the nation's largest providers of college scholarships and grants more than $270 million annually in merit-based ROTC scholarships for students to complete their college education. The Army offers valuable career and education opportunities as well as high-tech and leadership training for young adults. To learn more about the Army's education programs and wide variety of career choices, please visit: www.goarmy.com.

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