Cruz_4.jpgPvt. Alayla Cruz, 18

San Benito, Texas

“I joined the Army to honor my brother who didn’t get to fulfill his dream of becoming a Soldier.”
“I imagined Basic Combat Training to be a more difficult experience than it was.”
“The most challenging part of BCT was having to get my battle buddies to have a good mindset and be motivated.”
I would advise those about to start training to “always stay motivated and never let what others say affect you. Be your best and give lots of effort.”
“My MOS is 92R-Parachute Rigger.”