Personal Narrative: My Personal Accomplishments

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My sister and her friend decided to do exercises with the ROTC, just because they want to be in shaped. They invited me many times but I never wanted to go because I don’t have any intention to go to the Army. I finished my baccalaureate in psychology and began collecting information with the census while waiting for answers from a medical school in the Dominican Republic. I met up with a friend who told me that she has an appointment with a recruiter from the National Guard and she wants me to go with her. In the end, something happened to her and she never got to the appointment. The recruiter tried to recruit me but I never entered the National Guard because it was not connection between us. I went with the recruit SFC Noe Cruz, with the …show more content…

I did the basic combat and advanced individual training in Fort Jackson, SC. My first duty assignment was a 30th AG Reception BN, I felt like I went back in the time to basic training. My Command Sergeant Major took part of her time to coach and support me. Also, she gave me the opportunity to compete in many boards and I received 6 military awards (4 Army Achievement Medal and 2 Army Commendation Medal) in less than 5 months. I had the opportunity to be challenged in so many ways and times including the physical area. I succeeded and overcame my fears. I had the opportunity to help and support the community near post with many community services. Then, I went to Fort Campbell, KY. I was assigned to 86th Combat Support Hospital. My biggest challenge was to understand the medical field. I had the opportunity to go to Liberia when there was the outbreak of Ebola. It was a great cultural experience and I realized that it looked a lot like Puerto Rico, it just made me feel at home. Some of my military educations are such as Basic Leader Course, Advance Leader Course, Combat Live Saver, and Combative Level I and II, etc. I still can use my Tuition Assistant for my master degree and Montgomery GI Bill. The army offers so many opportunities to complete any desired education level. I married a Soldier and I have two daughters to whom I want to give the best education, home, medical

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