Pfc. William Spearman, 24
Fort Myers, Florida
"My father gave me the option to join the Army and showed me the pros and cons, then left the decision up to me. He told me to consider the military, but the MOS and branch was up to me."
"I imagined Basic Combat Training would be difficult and challenging, but nothing I couldn't complete if I put my mind to it."
"The most challenging part of BCT was working with other people to complete tasks when you have only known them for a few weeks."
"Advice I would give to someone planning to start BCT is don't give up and enjoying the small victories is the easiest way to get through. Take it one meal at a time and the days will pass quickly."
"My MOS is 15Q - Air Traffic Control Operator. I chose this MOS because I have always enjoyed aviation and I want to do something that is enjoyable while I'm still young and can change my career."
