"My Family and friends are the ones who influenced me to join the Army. They made me realize that I needed something to better myself as a son, brother, and nephew."
"I thought Basic Combat Training would be all exercise, yelling and sleeping in the dirt, but now i realize only the sleeping in dirt was true. I've learned how to be an exemplary Soldier, in military tactics, drills, and discipline. I've also learned how to better myself and work as a team, not an individual."
"The most challenging part of BCT was dealing with people and the gas chamber. It was difficult getting corrective action for other peoples' mistakes. But after a while, I learned that you're truly only as strong as your weakest link. The gas chamber was spicy."
"Do push-ups, work on your two-mile/ball throw. And truly get in the mindset of doing the right thing even when no one else is looking. Also, don't use the range port-a-johns."
"25B - Information Technology Specialist. I've done IT for the past four years and there's no better way to further my career than in the Army. Also, it had a $20,000 sign-on bonus."
