Enlistment guidelines for U.S. citizens in Belgium seeking to join armed forces

Enlistment guidelines for U.S. citizens in Belgium seeking to join armed forces
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Michael Adler, Ambassador | U.S. Embassy in Belgium

U.S. citizens in Belgium who are interested in enlisting in the U.S. Armed Forces must meet certain requirements, according to information provided for inquiries from Belgium. Applicants must either be U.S. citizens or registered aliens who are legally and permanently residing in the United States, holding a valid U.S. Immigration “Green” Card and a Social Security number.

Military recruitment is not handled by the Defense Attaché Office, but general guidance is available for those seeking further information.

Individuals who qualify can reach out to relevant recruiting offices based in Europe. Contacts include the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Squadron at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, the U.S. Army Recruiter for Active Duty and Army Reserve at Europe Recruiting Company, as well as U.S. Navy and Marine Corps recruiting offices located at Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Those contacting these offices should note that many operate only part-time and may reach an answering machine if calling by phone. Written inquiries are encouraged, with clear inclusion of name, address, and contact telephone number.