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Joining the Military

by Bart on Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Well, you’re looking at the newest Information Technician Specialist for the US Army. Due to my job here at the college, I won’t be reporting to Columbus to start my 19 weeks of Advanced Individual training until May 31st. My recruitment officer promises me I won’t be deployed to Iraq anytime soon, as I’ll initially be in Army Reserve.

I’m really scared and excited about this new venture, but I finally took the plunge. Aaron Perkins and Vince Tyler had both been encouraging me to talk to a recruiter, and I’m glad I did. It’ll help pay off my student loans and give me valuable real-world training on computer systems.

I hope I’ll still be able to be in contact with all of you, and I’ll miss you dearly. I never thought I’d be joining the Army, but… Here I am… Pray for me as I get my house in order.

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