Pvt. Kristen McCrary, 21
Atlanta
“Life influenced me to join the Army. The way my life was heading prior to joining wasn’t something I could take pride in. I joined for a chance at a potentially better life.”
“I imagined Basic Combat Training to be how it was, but with more yelling from drill sergeants, less drama from trainees and worse food.”
“The most challenging thing about BCT was living and being around other trainees. You have to remember everyone comes from different places.”
“The advice I would give someone planning to start BCT would be to work hard no matter how you feel that day. When you want to quit, work harder. Remember right place, right time and right uniform.”
“My MOS is 91B - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. I chose my MOS because it’s a career path I started in high school, but couldn’t finish.”
