Live from AUSA – The Army’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program

Now in its 20th year, the Army Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program has a presence not only for the single Soldier, but also for single parents and geographical bachelors. The mission of BOSS is to enhance the quality of life and morale of Single Soldiers, increase retention, sustain readiness and maintain the All-Volunteer Force. The four pillars of the BOSS program are:

· Quality of life
· Community service
· Recreation
· Leisure

The BOSS program has been described as “the Soldier’s voice” and “the vehicle of choice for obtaining the single Soldier’s perspective, ideas, or feedback.” BOSS is both of these depictions and more. BOSS helps make the Army a safer environment and creates a sense of harmony.

“The importance of BOSS is that we keep our Soldiers engaged in the community,” said SGT Danielle Colson. “BOSS is about Soldiers taking ownership of each other and themselves and the way they live.”

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Soldiers requested a new logo. On 7 April 2009, the BOSS Program solicited Soldiers from across the Army to submit designs that truly portray the commitment of today’s single Soldier, while illustrating the Soldier’s strength and drive to make a difference. A new logo was unveiled at the Annual Department of the Army’s BOSS Forum in August 2009.