VIDEO: A Day at the MEPS

Video by John Toniolli Published on February 1, 2018

The Military Entrance Processing Station, or MEPS, is where applicants for military service go to complete the enlistment process. MEPS ensures that each applicant meets the aptitude, physical, and behavioral standards set by the Department of Defense and Service Branches.

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