Pvt. Jordan Scott, 19
Phoenix
"I was influenced to join the Army by rising conflict in Europe and the threat it poses to the United States. With patriotism invoking pride in me to defend the United States."
"I imagined Basic Combat Training was going to be a lot more physically difficult, but it actually ended up being more mentally challenging being far from home."
"Being so far from home without the stable support I'm used to having at home was the most challenging part of BCT."
The advice I would give to someone about to enter BCT is to "have the mental fortitude to keep going. Don't let your battle buddies or the drill sergeants bring you down. Be strong!"
"My MOS is 13M - Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember. I joined this MOS because I was amazed by its destructive and awesome capabilities."
