Pvt. Christopher Velasquez3.jpgPvt. Christopher Velasquez, 18

Paramount, California

“My pastor, retired Sgt. 1st Class Brayboy influenced me to join by teaching me the values I’ve come to believe in.”
“I imagined Basic Combat Training would be like in the movies where you just get yelled at and crawling in mud.”
“The most challenging part of BCT was trying to get others motivated to do the right thing and do our best.”
“I would tell someone planning to start BCT to eat as soon as they can, run as often as they can, and to take time to realize what you are leaving and be thankful for it.”
“My MOS is 91B – Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic.” I chose this MOS because, “I want to apply engineering skills to a job and learn more about mechanics.”