Pfc. Aldemir Parra, 19
Miami
“The person who influenced me to join the Army was my high school physical education teacher. He served 20 years in the Army and continues to be my role model.”
“I imagined Basic Combat Training would be filled with never-ending physical training and screaming drill sergeants, based on what I saw in movies.”
“The most challenging part of BCT for me was learning how to work as a member of a team. Overcoming obstacles with my battle buddies, despite cultural and language barriers was the most challenging and rewarding part of BCT.”
“My MOS is 25S - Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer. I chose this MOS because it is related to the major that I’m currently studying, which is computer engineering.”
