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The strength to heal our nation's defenders.

ACTIVE OPTOMETRIST

Help our Soldiers and their Families maintain good optical health. As an optometrist and Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, you'll work in one of the world's most advanced organizations, with access to the latest technology and therapies. You'll also have opportunities to develop specialized skills in areas such as occupational vision and refractive surgery.

Benefits include:
- Paid continuing education
- 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
- Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
- No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
- Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
- Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
- Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army
- Training to become a leader in your field

Requirements include:
- Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program acceptable to the Surgeon General
- Current license to practice optometry in the U.S.
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (health care professionals ages 43 to 60 are now eligible for a two-year service contract under the OAPP program)
- U.S. citizenship

RESERVE OPTOMETRIST

You can enhance your optometry career while helping to ensure good vision for our Soldiers and their Families. When you serve as an optometrist and Officer on the U.S. Army Reserve Health Care Team, you'll perform examinations, treat ocular diseases and prescribe corrective lenses. When you practice in your community and serve when needed, you will make a positive impact on your career and the work you do every day.

Benefits include:
- Health Professionals Special Pay of $45,000, paid in three annual increments of $10,000
- Up to $50,000 in education loan repayments through the Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP); paid in three annual installments
- Paid continuing education and training
- Non-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service
- Low-cost life and dental insurance
- Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions
- Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
- Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
- Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army
- Training to become a leader in your field

Requirements include:
- Doctor of optometry from an accredited program acceptable to the Surgeon General
- Unrestricted license to practice in the U.S.
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (health care professionals ages 43 to 60 are now eligible for a two-year service contract under the OAPP program)
- Permanent U.S. residency

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