SSG Curless, James

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

The fight isn't for everyone. It's for the ones who want to lead from the front.

Combat Arms is where you master your craft, earn your place, and move as one team. Infantry, Armor, Artillery, Engineers, Air Defense – if you want hands-on training, real responsibility early, and a crew that never quits on you, this is it.

I talk to a lot of 17-24 year olds who want more than a desk job. If that's you, let's talk about what MOS fits you, what the bonuses look like right now, and how to get to Basic.

DM me or text “COMBAT” – I'll get you answers, no pressure.
SSG Curless | U.S. Army Recruiter | Pamplico / Florence area – I cover NC/SC

06/16/2026

Combat Arms = lead from the front. Train hard. Move as one.

Want Infantry, Armor, Artillery, or Engineers? DM “COMBAT” and I’ll walk you through options, bonuses, and ship dates.

SSG Curless | Army Recruiter NC/SC

06/02/2026

POV: You thought the Army was just infantry + deployments 👇

Reality:
💻 25B IT Specialist = Certifications worth $40K, civilian job ready
🚁 15U Helicopter Repairer = Work on Black Hawks, no degree required
🚑 68W Combat Medic = EMT certified in 16 weeks, save lives
🔧 91B Mechanic = ASE certified, $5K bonus right now
👮 31B Military Police = Law enforcement training, CJ degree paid

+ $50K-$100K for college
+ Healthcare for you + family
+ Retirement you can’t get anywhere else at 18

Active Duty: Full-time. We move you. We pay everything.
Reserve: Part-time. You stay in Florence. We pay college + extra check.

Stop guessing. DM me “INFO” or comment your dream job below. I’ll tell you if the Army has it.

SSG Curless | Florence Recruiting Station

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06/02/2026

Why do 17-24 year olds in the P*e Dee choose the U.S. Army? 🇺🇸

It’s not just one reason. It’s 150+.

1. CAREER IN 10 WEEKS
No 4-year wait. Pick from 150+ Army jobs: IT, medical, aviation, engineer, police, mechanic. Get certified and paid during training at Fort Jackson, SCFort Jackson.

2. COLLEGE = $0 DEBT
Tuition Assistance + Post 9/11 GI Bill = up to $100K+ for school. Use it for FDTC, FMU, USC, or anywhere. Active Duty = full-time. Army Reserve = 1 weekend/month + extra paycheck.

3. BENEFITS DAY 1
Free healthcare, 30 days paid vacation, housing covered, retirement at 20 years. Try finding that at your first job out of Latta or Florence High.

4. STAY LOCAL OR SEE THE WORLD
Army Reserve: Home in 29501 every night. Drill at 2600 S Irby StArmy Recruiting Florence, South Carolina. Keep your job, family, Friday nights.
Active Duty: 150+ bases worldwide. Hawaii, Germany, Colorado, Korea.

Same Army. Same respect. You choose the lifestyle.

Graduating in 2026 with no plan? Let’s talk for 10 minutes. No pressure. Just facts.

Text “ARMY” to (843) 591-6980 or stop by Florence Recruiting Station M-Th 0900-1900Army Recruiting Florence, South Carolina

SSG James Curless | Florence, SC | (843) 773-3357

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05/18/2026

LATTA HIGH SCHOOL – I’LL BE THERE TOMORROW 🫡

Vikings Class of 2026: SSG Curless, Army Reserve Florence, will be at Latta High School tomorrow during lunch periods.

Pull up to my table if you want real answers about:
✅ Active Duty – Full-time Army, travel, 100% college paid, full benefits day 1
✅ Army Reserve – Part-time, stay in Latta/Florence, 1 weekend/month, $50K for college + extra paycheck
✅ Jobs – 150+ careers: medical, IT, aviation, mechanic, engineer. Certified in 10 weeks.
✅ College – How to go to FDTC, FMU, or USC debt-free while you serve

Parents: I’ll have info on benefits, safety, and how your student can serve without leaving 29565. Come by or call the station.

Can’t make lunch? Text “LATTA” to (843) 591-6980 and I’ll send you the info + set up a time at the station.

Bring: Questions. Leave with a plan.
Swag: First 20 students get Army gear.

📍Latta High School | Tomorrow | Lunch Periods
📍Florence Recruiting Station: 2600 S Irby StArmy Recruiting Florence, South Carolina | M-Th 0900-1900

SSG Curless | (843) 773-3357

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05/14/2026

POV: You wanna serve but idk which one 🤔

ACTIVE DUTY
💰 Full-time pay + free housing
✈️ Live in Japan, Germany, Alaska
🎓 College 100% paid
📅 Job = Army 24/7

You if: You tryna leave P*e Dee + start adulting NOW

ARMY RESERVE
🏠 Stay in 29709 – home every night
📅 1 weekend/month in Florence
💸 $50K for college + extra check
👷 Keep your job/sports/college

You if: You want benefits but staying local hits different

Same Army. Different schedule. You choose.

DM me “AD” or “RESERVE” or pull up at Chesterfield HS table LUNCH TODAY for free swag 🫡

SSG Curless | (843) 591-6980
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05/14/2026

ACTIVE DUTY vs ARMY RESERVE – Which one fits your plan? 🇺🇸

Class of 2026 P*e Dee parents: Both are Army. Both serve our country. But they’re NOT the same job. Here’s the breakdown:

ACTIVE DUTY = Full-Time Army
✅ Full-time paycheck + housing – Live on/near base, all bills covered
✅ See the world – Stationed in Germany, Hawaii, Korea, 150+ locations
✅ College paid 100% – Tuition Assistance + Post 9/11 GI Bill
✅ Learn a career in 10 weeks – 150+ jobs: cyber, medical, aviation, infantry
✅ Benefits day 1 – Free healthcare, 30 days paid vacation, retirement at 20 yrs

Best for: Seniors who want to move out, travel, go full-time right after graduation.

ARMY RESERVE = Part-Time Army
✅ Stay in Florence/Chesterfield/Pamplico – Home every night
✅ 1 Weekend a Month + 2 Weeks a Year – Keep your job, college, family time
✅ $50K for College – Reserve GI Bill + Tuition Assistance
✅ Same job training – Become a certified mechanic, medic, IT, engineer
✅ Extra paycheck – $300-$600+/month + full benefits + retirement points

Best for: Seniors who want college, a local job, or to stay near family while they serve.

Same uniform. Same training. Same pride. Different lifestyle.

Stop by the office today: 1945 W Palmetto St Suite 114, Florence SC 29501
Can’t make it? Text “ARMY” for Active Duty or “RESERVE” to (843) 591-6980

SSG Curless | Florence Recruiting Station
goarmy.com | 29709 Chesterfield to 29501 Florence
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05/12/2026

Pull up to the Army Reserve table today 🫡
📍 Chesterfield HS Cafeteria
⏰ LUNCH PERIODS

Graduating with no plan = mid ❌

Get a plan in 2 minutes:
📍 Drill in Florence – home every night 29709
💰 $50K for college
📅 1 weekend a month
🎁 Free swag at the table

Don’t leave Chesterfield to get paid like you did.

Can’t stop by? DM me “CHESTERFIELD” or text (843) 591-6980
#29709

05/12/2026

TABLE SETUP TODAY
📍 Chesterfield High School Cafeteria
⏰ Lunch Periods – May 12, 2026

Graduation’s in a few weeks. Got a plan?

Army Reserve = Stay Local. Get Paid.
• Drill in Florence → Home every night in Chesterfield 29709 • $50K for College → FMU, Northeastern Tech, wherever you go • 1 Weekend a Month → Keep your job, sports, family time • 150+ Careers → Get trained + certified while you’re still local
No pressure. Stop by the table, grab some free Army swag, and ask me how P*e Dee grads are getting paid to train without leaving home.

Can’t make lunch? Text “CHESTERFIELD” to (843) 591-6980

Recruiter: Staff Sergeant Curless
Talent Acquisition Specialist for the P*e Dee region
Florence Recruiting Station | goarmy.com

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