"Military enlistment" refers to the process of joining and becoming a member of the military, typically through signing a contract or taking an oath of service. Full definition
Since World War II, the U.S. government has offered education benefits to veterans through a series of «GI Bills» both as an incentive to encourage military enlistment and as a «gesture of gratitude» to young men and women who serve in the military. (sciencemag.org)
Here's just one example: A recent study showed that just one in 10 of the District's African American male graduates goes on to earn a two - year degree, a four - year degree, or a successful military enlistment. (phillys7thward.org)
It also encouraged schools to include data on workforce participation or military enlistment when available, and that they provide a range of college - related outcomes in addition to college entry — such as enrollment in remedial courses, persistence to second year, and completion of college degree.54 (americanprogress.org)