Pvt. Daniel Avina.jpgPvt. Daniel Avina, 19

Phoenix

“Seeing my brother represent the Army was one of the main reasons why I joined. I wanted to be a part of it after I saw the discipline and professionalism during my brother’s graduation from Basic Combat Training three years ago.”

“I started watching videos of BCT, I found so many videos of drill sergeants screaming at trainees and doing corrective actions. I was so worried about not being physically prepared or being able to graduate BCT. ”

“I had a baby before coming into to the Army and not being there for him and my Family was the most difficult part of BCT.”

“My MOS is 56M - Religious Affairs Specialist. When I chose this MOS, I didn’t like it. I thought I was going to be in the church all day. Now that I have learned and have more information about what I’ll be doing, I like my MOS.”