360IBAS20231109-SPC Malone 2.jpgSpc. Hunter Malone, 29

Dayton, Ohio

“The yearning for adventure and the challenge of jump school” influenced me to join the Army. “I want to join a handful of past Soldiers and Sailors with jump wings and submarine dolphins.”
"I imagined Basic Combat Training would be more of the Dining Facility instead of MREs, like the Navy. I also expected more classwork and not as much on-the-job training."
“The most difficult part of Basic Combat Training was main­taining my vegetarian diet, being the ‘old guy’ amongst the younger people and having patience when trying to get everyone on the same page.”
“My MOS is 37F - Psychological Operations Specialist. This allows me to work in a unique environment and with plenty of deployment opportunities.”