Spc. Caitlin Ward, 28
St. Louis
“My dad was a major influence in me joining the Army. He served our country and I wanted to follow in his footsteps. I’m happy to be taking steps forward in following my dream.”
“I imagined Basic Combat Training to be physically and mentally demanding. I expected to be pushed to my limits and forced out of my comfort zone.”
“The most challenging part of BCT was the unknown. Not knowing what we were doing and when helped me become more flexible.”
“I would advise future Soldiers to arrive at BCT physically and mentally tough, always be respectful, do as your told, be early and be ready to work. It will challenge you in ways you never thought.”
“My MOS is 09S - Commissioned Officer Candidate. I chose this because I wanted to use my knowledge and experiences to lead and influence Soldiers to be the best versions of themselves.“
