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Earning a prestigious degree for free

See how the Army Reserve helped Captain Sandra Altamirano get into USC’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism — and come out with zero student loans.

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  • Making the Right Decision

    Sgt Tyree Brown talks about why he joined - stuck at a job, wanted a career. Ben...

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    Making the Right Decision
    01:41

  • Making the Right Decision-2

    Sgt Tyree Brown talks about how he was before joining the army - quiet, video ge...

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    Making the Right Decision-2
    01:42

  • SGT Katherine Butterfield

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    SGT Katherine Butterfield
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  • Our Daughter, the Superhero

    SPC Shannon Lee Hosmer Davis talks about her experience when joining, talking to...

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    Our Daughter, the Superhero
    02:00

  • Our Daugher, the Superhero-2

    Parents of SPC Shannon Lee Hosmer Davis talk about their daughter as a child - a...

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    Our Daugher, the Superhero-2
    01:34

  • Tanya Forbes

    Tanya Forbes talk about how she feels the Army was the best thing for her son Jo...

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    TAGS: Parents Education

    Tanya Forbes
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  • SPC Alysha Ford

    See how the Army has helped Alysha and her entire family become Army Strong.

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    SPC Alysha Ford
    0:45

  • An Education in Benefits

    SPC Antoine Grimes describes a day of life on post: 9-5 day, have time to spend ...

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    An Education in Benefits
    00:39

  • Heading in the Right Direction

    SPC Antoine Grimes talks reasons for joining and mother supports him - joining w...

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    Heading in the Right Direction
    00:43

  • Gaining Experience

    Mother SPC Antoine Grimes concerned about son when he graduated high school. Mot...

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    Gaining Experience
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  • Pvt Jonathan Hughes

    Mother of PV2, Jonathan Hughes talks about his childhood - mischievous, spoiled....

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    Pvt Jonathan Hughes
    01:32

  • Pvt Jonathan Hughes-2

    Mother of PV2, Jonathan Hughes talks about - how he has matured, concerned about...

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    Pvt Jonathan Hughes-2
    01:31

  • CPT Jeffrey Kiki

    See how the Army has helped pay for Jeffrey's medical school while providing him...

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    CPT Jeffrey Kiki
    00:40

  • Tracey Lyons

    See how Tracey gains valuable medical experience while taking care of Soldiers, ...

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  • Ssg John Martin

    SSG John Martin talks about leaving for next deployment the day after returning ...

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    Ssg John Martin
    00:34

  • Ssg John Martin

    Mother of SSG John Martin - describes he had always wanted to be a soldier as a ...

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    Ssg John Martin
    00:41

  • Ssg John Martin

    "SSG John Martin. Family supportive. Each deployment is very different, very un...

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    Ssg John Martin
    00:44

  • SGT Holly Princevalle

    Holly talks about why she chose to join the Army and how it affected her parents...

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    SGT Holly Princevalle
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  • Spc Jodie Wood

    SPC Jodie Wood - parents talk about the experience at Basic Training graduation,...

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    Spc Jodie Wood
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  • Spc Jodie Wood

    SPC Jodie Wood - parents talks about the of person their daughter is and how it ...

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    Spc Jodie Wood
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  • Spc Jodie Wood

    SPC Jodie Wood - parents and Jodie talk about their strong communication, letter...

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    Spc Jodie Wood
    00:56

  • CPT Christine Cerar Endodontic Resident

    Captain, Cerar talks about role/experience/benefits - Endodontic Resident. Discu...

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    CPT Christine Cerar Endodontic Resident
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  • Major Michele Pawlowicz - General Dentist (Reserve)

    Major, Pawlowicz talks about role/experience/benefits - General Dentist (Reserv...

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    Major Michele Pawlowicz - General Dentist (Reserve)
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  • Family and Community

    Several members of the Army Medical team and one spouse comment on what it is li...

    Family and Community
    02:00

  • Yale Graduate

    Capt. Jocelyn Figueroa Blackwell, Family Physician (HPSP) - talks about role/exp...

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    Yale Graduate
    01:17

  • Cars, Golf & Pathology

    Lt Col. John Hunnicutt, Pathologist (Reserve) talks about role/experience/benefi...

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    Cars, Golf & Pathology
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  • CPT Jeffrey Kiki

    See how the Army has helped pay for Jeffrey's medical school while providing him...

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    CPT Jeffrey Kiki
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  • Variety & Diversity

    Maj. Jonathan Craig Taylor, Family Physician talks about role/experience/benefit...

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    01:34

  • Major Nouansy Wilton, M.D.

    Major Wilton is very inspired by how many women are in leadership roles in the A...

    Major Nouansy Wilton, M.D.
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  • Captain Kevin Gormley - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Captain KEVIN GORMLEY, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner talks about role/experienc...

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    Captain Kevin Gormley - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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  • Captain Samuel Sama - Critical Care Nurse

    Captain Samuel Sama, Critical Care Nurse talks about role/experience/benefits - ...

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    Captain Samuel Sama - Critical Care Nurse
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  • Lieutenant Colonel Rob Goodman - Veterinarian

    Lieutenant Colonel Rob Goodman, Veterinarian talks about role/experience/benefit...

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    Lieutenant Colonel Rob Goodman - Veterinarian
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  • Being a member of the West Point family

    Hear Cadet Gabra Perez explain the academic and leadership training she received...

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    Being a member of the West Point family
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  • Inside the Band

    Soldier's talk about the friendships they develop.

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  • NHRA Video Blog 2

    Tony Schumacher talks about racing in the FRAM Autolite Nationals and what it's ...

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  • Racing Episode 7

    The support of friends and family's makes for a better soldier and racer.

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  • Benefits Overview

    Learn more about the benefits you'll receive in the Army.

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  • INTRO

    “Straight From Basic Training” follows a unit through its training, giving you a...

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  • WEBISODE 10

    Final inspection, family day and graduation—the trainees are now soldiers and pr...

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    WEBISODE 10
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  • WEBISODE 10

    Final inspection, family day and graduation—the trainees are now soldiers and pr...

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  • PRIVATE CLIFFORD BROWN

    Private Clifford Brown answers Tye from hills, Michigan who asks; "Is there anyw...

    PRIVATE CLIFFORD BROWN

  • PRIVATE ALICIA MARTEL

    Private Alicia Martel answers Rebecca from Circleville, Ohio who asks; "What it ...

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    Private Scott Schaurer answers Mark from Riley, Texas who asks; "What is it like...

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  • Private First Class Rosa Mercado

    Private First Class Rosa Mercado answers David from Clermont who asks; "How many...

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    Private First Class Erin Elder answers Jay from Tinian, Montana who asks: "What ...

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  • Private Anthony Iacono

    Private Anthony Iacono answers Jacob from East Aurora, New York who asks; "Do yo...

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  • Private Craig Miller

    Private Craig Miller answers Amy from Durham, North Carolina who asks; "How much...

    CATEGORY: About the Army

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  • PRIVATE PORTER

    Private Porter answers Cody from Omaha, Nebraska who asks; "How do you stay in t...

    PRIVATE PORTER

  • PRIVATE RYAN PEAIRS

    Private Ryan Peairs answers Alonzo from Erie, Pennsylvania who ask; "How often d...

    PRIVATE RYAN PEAIRS

  • CAPTAIN JASON SANCHEZ

    Captain Jason Sanchez answers Megan from Lincoln Nebraska who asks; "If there is...

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    Private Anthony Caldwell answers Mike from Vineland, New Jersey who asks; "I'm m...

    PRIVATE ANTHONY CALDWELL

  • PRIVATE MONGE

    Private Monge answers Alonzo from Erie, Pennsylvania who asks; "How often do you...

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    Private First Class Luke Santone answers Joe from Rockford, Illinois who asks; "...

    PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LUKE SANTONE

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    Private Second Class Eric Webb answers Mike from Vineland, New Jersey who asks; ...

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    Private Jackson answers Michael from North Carolina who asks; "What time do you ...

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  • DRILL SERGEANT JOSEPH WEST

    Drill Sergeant Joseph West answers Mary from Austin, Maine who asks; "Does Soldi...

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    Private Porter answers Cody from Omaha, Nebraska who asks; "How do you stay in t...

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  • Private Craig Miller

    Private Craig Miller answers Amy from Durham, North Carolina who asks; "How much...

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  • 2009 EPISODE 11 of 12: WATER CONFIDENCE TEST

    Soldiers will have to overcome their fears to conquer the Water Confidence Test.

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    TAGS: Best Ranger Water Confidence - Ep. 11

    2009 EPISODE 11 of 12: WATER CONFIDENCE TEST
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  • Second Lieutenant Ingrid Alvarez

    What inspired me to join the Army Reserve was mainly the focus that I was lookin...

    Second Lieutenant Ingrid Alvarez

  • PFC Mooney

    Private First Class Mooney from Avon Park, Florida answers Dillon from New Jerse...

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    PFC Mooney
    00:58

  • PFC Justin Myers

    Private First Class Justin Myers from Kingsburg, California answers Robert from ...

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    PFC Justin Myers
    00:37

  • Making the Right Decision

    Sgt Tyree Brown talks about why he joined - stuck at a job, wanted a career. Ben...

    Making the Right Decision
    01:41

  • Listening To Your Children

    The father of PFC Bruinsma speaks about how parents can help their children make...

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    Listening To Your Children
    00:23

  • Confidence In Your Children

    The mother of PFC Latham points out how pride plays a role in seeing your child ...

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    TAGS: Parents Family Career women

    Confidence In Your Children
    00:14

  • Seeing Your Children Grow

    SPC Kelsch’s mother would advise other parents to support their children as they...

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    Seeing Your Children Grow
    00:19

  • Have A Conversation

    Mr. Spruill believes a son or daughter’s choice to join the Army reflects their ...

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    Have A Conversation
    00:49

  • A Positive Path

    PFC Causey could envision a life in the Army, and that was the key for her mothe...

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    A Positive Path
    00:45

  • Many Benefits of Army Training

    PV2 Salas’ mother knew the Army would teach her son the discipline, focus, and t...

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    TAGS: Parents Family Discipline Team

    Many Benefits of Army Training
    00:40

  • Your Children's Point of View

    Once PVT Gonzalez’s father saw his son succeed in the Army, he knew his son made...

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    Your Children's Point of View
    01:03

  • Becoming A Good Citizen

    The mother of PVT Gonzalez felt far more comfortable that her son made the right...

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    Becoming A Good Citizen
    00:24

  • 2LT Travis Street

    Travis' mother inspires him to work hard and pursue his dreams.

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    2LT Travis Street
    02:02

  • COMMUNITY + SECURITY

    Melissa Glasspoole talks about the sense of community she and her husband share ...

    CATEGORY: Soldier Life

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    COMMUNITY + SECURITY
    01:05

  • CLOSE TO HOME

    The Glasspooles talk about the conveniences of having hospitals, shopping center...

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    CLOSE TO HOME
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  • SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

    Horseback riding, basketball and golfing are just a few of the things your famil...

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    SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
    01:13

  • Army Families are Army Strong

    Video makes a point that the families of soldiers are an important asset to the ...

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    Army Families are Army Strong
    03:26

  • Army Family Covenant

    This video talks about families and the Army community.

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    Photo from the Army Family Covenant
    Army Family Covenant
    00:30

  • U.S. Army Barracks

    One soldier gives a tour of the living quarters: kitchen, bedroom, laundry room,...

    CATEGORY: Family

    TAGS: Military Gear Army Life

    U.S. Army Barracks
    02:24

  • Enlisted Army Housing

    A Soldier welcomes us into his home, introduces us to his wife, and then takes u...

    CATEGORY: Soldier Life

    TAGS: Post Housing Army Family

    Enlisted Army Housing
    02:22

  • Officer Army Housing

    A Soldier welcomes us into his home, introduces us to his wife, and then takes u...

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    Officer Army Housing
    02:36
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Earning a prestigious degree for free

See how the Army Reserve helped Captain Sandra Altamirano get into USC’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism — and come out with zero student loans.

INTRO: FADE IN: Music OPEN ON: CPT Sandra Lee Altamirano in uniform, talking to camera: CPT ALTAMIRANO I’m Captain Sandra Lee Altamirano. I’m a Broadcast Operations Officer in the Army Reserve. GRAPHIC: CPT Sandra Lee Altamirano, Broadcast Operations Officer, Reserve location CPT Altamirano shares about why she decided to join Army Reserve. Explains how the career offerings were unexpected. In fact, she found the Army offered the job she was looking for. CUT TO: Voiceover of her describing her initial MOS and her current career. Close up of examples of the work CPT Altamirano creates. Jump cuts to graphics, videos with logo of The Pentagon Channel and American Forces Network on a TV screen, etc. Voiceover of CPT Altamirano explaining how her work fulfills her creative aspirations, and what goes into production of projects for The Pentagon Channel and American Forces Network. CUT TO: Her team working on a project (e.g. shooting a video game at the Patton Reserve Center). She is giving orders, managing the process and giving encouragement to team. Voiceover of CPT Altamirano discussing why she finds her job so rewarding. Capture discussion. CUT TO INTERVIEW: CPT Altamirano speaks about the opportunities the Army Reserve has provided— especially how her prior Army experience helped her get into USC. And the Army paid for her to attend one of the most prestigious schools in the country. CUT TO: As voiceover continues, we see CPT Altamirano at Annenberg School for Journalism and walking through USC campus. She also touches on how experiences in Iraq affected her experience at USC.   CUT TO: Video of Saddam Hussein capture announcement. Voiceover of CPT Altamirano telling a highlight was working the camera at that news conference. CUT TO: INTERVIEW: CPT Altamirano explaining how much the Army Reserve has given her. In fact, she enjoying being in the Army so much, her civilian job is working for the Army. CUT TO: Voiceover continues as we see CPT Altamirano at her civilian job. CPT Altamirano talks about her “other job” and discusses her responsibilities as a Staff Operations and Training Specialist. CUT TO: CPT Altamirano talking and assisting a Soldier. She talks about her leadership relationship with her Soldiers. Capture discussion. CUT TO: INTERVIEW: CPT Altamirano talks about how the Army Reserve has helped her accomplish her goals. CUT TO: CPT Altamirano at her home, riding motorcycle with husband. Voiceover about all she’s achieved and gain (e.g. degree, house) without any financial hardships. CUT TO: CPT Altamirano and husband in house or getting ready to ride their motorcycles. Voiceover telling how the Army Reserve allows her to have a fulfilling life. CUT TO: Close up of CPT Altamirano in her Army uniform, sharing her final thoughts on why she recommends the Army Reserve. CUT TO: Voiceover continues as CPT Altamirano and her husband riding into the sunset on motorcycles.
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