Pfc. Joshua Wangerin, 26
Bozeman, Montana
“My primary influence in joining the Army is my maternal grandfather, ‘Grandaddy Benson.’ He is my role model for living a life of public service while also providing for a family of one’s own. My mother raised me on stories of his constant devotion to the public good, including military service in the Army.”
“My prior conception of Basic Combat Training was based entirely on its portrayal in American popular media, especially older movies depicting the Vietnam era."
“The most challenging part of BCT was the close quarters and lack of freedom. The close confines can be a pressure cooker with no safety release valve some days.”
My MOS is “89B - Ammunition Specialist. I chose my MOS because it sets me up for long term success in pursuing my career goals.”