The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-17
ReenIistmeni Station Opens
 This Morninq
Sgt. John Tosney Inter views Juneau Men for
 Army-0udlifi1afions


 Juneaus new recruiting station opened this morning in Room 326 Of the Federal Building with Master Sergeant John Tosney, local recruit ing officer, interviewing and dis pensing information to number of first-day callers interested in obtain ing full advice concerning the Army's peacetime enlistment pro- gram.
 Sgt. Tosney, who has been in the Army ten years and wears a Merit orious Service Wreach, almost quail fieS for Alaska's esteemed sour dough" rating Besides serving at Fort Richardson for the past 16 months, the native Californian was a member of the 7th Infantry at An chorage from 1920 to 1923.
 Stating that since the Regular Army Enlistment drive opened Sept. 30, more than 2,000 men have enlist ed from the Territory, Sgt. Tosney said this morning that local interest in the newly established station in- dicates that Juneau will be well rep ! resented in the standing army of the future.
 Strong Army Needed
 The aggressor nations which plunged the world into the frightful war we have just brought to vic- torious end, must never again be- come a menace to the U. S., or toi the peace and security of the world, Sgt. Tosney said. ITO neutrali2e and rehabilitate these nations at the present and to restore them to their proper places in a peaceful world of the future, the U s. must have a strong and permanent Army"
 The man who enlists in the Reg ular Army to help safeguard peace of the world is assuring his own fu- ture, Sgt. Tosney pointed out. He has a secure and interesting job that will not only provide him with a good living and steady income during his earning days, but will also provide comfortable income for life after his retirement from active duty
 EIioibIe tor Enlistment Men who are now serving, or who have recently served honorably in the U. s. Army and other qualified male citizens without military ex- perienoe, are eligible for enlistment or re-enlistment in the Regular Army. Enlistment may be for three years, two years, eighteen months, or, in specified cases, for lesser period. Men enlisting for three years may choose the branch of ser vice and the overseas theatre in which they wish to serve.
 Members of the Regular Army or members of the Army of the United States not having Regular Army status may apply for discharge for the purpose of re-enlisting in the Regular Army. They will be enlist ed in the highest grades held at the time of discharge and will retain all authorized benefits and privi- leges. No physical examination will be required as performance of full military duty will be accepted as conclusive evidence of their physical qualifications.
 Other Qualifications
 Honorably discharged men, re- gardless of their age, may enlist in i the regular Army within 90 days after discharge. They will be enlist ed in the grades held at the time of discharge if they enlist within i 20 days after discharge, provided such enlistment is effected prior to February l, 1946 Men 35 years of age and over who apply later than 90 days after discharge are eligible for enlistment according to their | age and length of previous military service.
 Furloughs up to 90 days will be granted to men with six months CT more of service, provided they en- list or re-enlist within 20 days after discharge. A furlough travel al- 1 lowance to his home and back to the place where he is ordered to report to duty, except for distance traveled by sea, will be paid at the rate of five cents mile, and in advance, if desired, to soldier granted a re-enlistment furlough.
 Qualified men between the ages of IT and 34, inclusive, are eligible for re-enlistment in the Regular Army. The applicants for enlist ment who are less than 18 years of age must have written consent of parents or guardians.