Pvt. Michael Kurtz, 35
Whiting, Kansas
“I always wanted to serve my country. I also wanted to build a second retirement and set a good example for my children.”
“I imagined Basic Combat Training would be more physically challenging, not that it wasn’t at times. I also thought there would be more weapons training on other weapons.”
“The most challenging part of BCT was being an older person, surrounded by kids that have no discipline or bearing. It’s mentally taxing when everyone else constantly does the wrong thing and gets everyone in trouble.”
“My MOS is 91M - Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer. I chose this MOS due to my extensive mechanical background. I also enjoy fixing things and solving problems, so I thought that’s where I would be the most beneficial to the Army.”
