Why are people choosing to serve in the Army?
It's been a rewarding decision for thousands of men and women. So we've invited them to share their reasons, in their own words. Because there are as many good reasons to serve as there are Soldiers.
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“As corny as it sounds, to make something of myself.”
People said, "Why join the Army? What have they ever done for you?" But I love my family and my country, so I'm going to do anything I can to defend them...
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PVT Oscar Jones
Asheville, NC
“To serve my country and find out what I was made of.”
It's mind over matter now. Before, I used to quit pretty quick. Nowadays it takes a lot to make me quit...
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PVT Eric Monske
Los Lunas, NM
“Endless opportunities, endless jobs. The money's good.”
Every day you're presented with new challenges...the Army teaches you to be strong and persevere, no matter what the task...
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PVT Michael Thebeau
Houston, TX
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“9/11. I actually saw it from my school window.”
I joined right after 9/11 because coming from New York it really hit me hard...after all the events that happened, I did what I felt was right at that time...
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PFC Nigus Eancanceon
The Bronx, NYC
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