Spc. Samantha Rafalko, 23
Rio Rico, Arizona
“What influenced me to join the Army was the people I was surrounded by. Also, the process of improving as an individual and helping to protect those around me.”
“I imagined Basic Combat Training to be challenging not only physically, but mentally as well. It definitely helped me discover confidence and develop a stronger mentality.”
“The most challenging part of BCT was understanding one another during the initial phases. We are individuals from different regions and we all have different beliefs.”
“My MOS is 91B - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. I chose this MOS because many people close to me have worked with vehicles in their civilian lives. I want to understand and experience what they know and do.”
