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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...
CATEGORY: Parents
TAGS: Parents
Family
Making the Right Decision
01:41
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Making the Right Decision-2
Sgt Tyree Brown talks about how he was before joining the army - quiet, video ge...
CATEGORY: Parents
TAGS: Parents
Family
Making the Right Decision-2
01:42
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Tanya Forbes
Tanya Forbes talk about how she feels the Army was the best thing for her son Jo...
CATEGORY: Parents
TAGS: Parents
Education
Tanya Forbes
00:46
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An Education in Benefits
SPC Antoine Grimes describes a day of life on post: 9-5 day, have time to spend ...
CATEGORY: Parents
TAGS: Parents
Family
An Education in Benefits
00:39
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Gaining Experience
Mother SPC Antoine Grimes concerned about son when he graduated high school. Mot...
CATEGORY: Parents
TAGS: Parents
Family
Gaining Experience
00:40
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Pvt Jonathan Hughes
Mother of PV2, Jonathan Hughes talks about his childhood - mischievous, spoiled....
CATEGORY: Parents
TAGS: Parents
Family
Pvt Jonathan Hughes
01:32
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Spc Jodie Wood
SPC Jodie Wood - parents talks about the of person their daughter is and how it ...
CATEGORY: Parents
TAGS: Parents
Family
Spc Jodie Wood
00:48
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Leading and Living
Captain Eugene Handza, Pharmacist (Reserve) talks about role/experience/benefits...
Leading and Living
01:32
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Captain Eugene Handza - Pharmacist (Reserve)
Captain Eugene Handza, Pharmacist (Reserve) talks further about job details and ...
Captain Eugene Handza - Pharmacist (Reserve)
02:01
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Captain Seth Holland
Captain Holland, a physician assistant at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, near San Anto...
Captain Seth Holland
01:10
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A Healthy Army
2nd Lieutenant Tara Johnson, Dietitian (Reserve) (65C) talks about role/experien...
A Healthy Army
01:44
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Opportunities
02:24
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1st Lieutenant Savannah Estes - Critical Care Nurse
1st Lieutenant Savannah Estes, Critical Care Nurse discusses why she joined army...
CATEGORY: Medicine
TAGS: Nurse
Medical Corps
1st Lieutenant Savannah Estes - Critical Care Nurse
02:33
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Lieutenant Colonel Rob Goodman - Veterinarian
Lieutenant Colonel Rob Goodman, Veterinarian talks about role/experience/benefit...
CATEGORY: Medicine
TAGS: Veterinarian
Medical Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Rob Goodman - Veterinarian
01:26
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Inside the Band
01:22
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Inside the Band
01:32
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Inside the Band
01:12
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Inside the band
02:13
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NHRA Video Blog 4
"The meticulous testing of every part of the car is for one end goal: winning.
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CATEGORY: Racing
TAGS: NHRA
Army Racing
NHRA Video Blog 4
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Money For Your Education
Soldier talks about her experience before the Army: had difficulty completing ...
CATEGORY: Education
TAGS: Benefits
Education
Money For Your Education
00:33
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Taking Classes While In The Army
getting paid to go to college, earn college credit for military school and train...
CATEGORY: Education
TAGS: Benefits
Education
Taking Classes While In The Army
00:25
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DRILL SERGEANT GABRIEL TEMPLES
Drill Sergeant Gabriel Temples from Texas, answers Tanner from Metamora, Michiga...
DRILL SERGEANT GABRIEL TEMPLES
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DRILL SERGEANT GABRIEL TEMPLES
Drill Sergeant Gabriel Temples answers Tanner from Metamora, Michigan who asks; ...
DRILL SERGEANT GABRIEL TEMPLES
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ARMY ROTC
Follows several college students that have joined the ROTC at their college or u...
CATEGORY: Officership
TAGS: Officership
ROTC
ARMY ROTC
03:16
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DIRECT COMMISSION
03:02
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OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL
03:07
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WEST POINT
02:47
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Episode 2:
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Episode 10:
Find out what an Army MP instructor has to say about coaching NCAA football.
TAGS: Officership
West Point
Episode 10:
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West Point Instructor / Athletic Director
See how managing Soldiers and college athletes requires similar leadership skill...
CATEGORY: Officership
TAGS: Officership
West Point
West Point Instructor / Athletic Director
06:09
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Military Police Instructor / NCAA Linebacker Coach
Watch a U.S. Army MP instructor go one on one with an NCAA football coach.
TAGS: Officership
West Point
Military Police Instructor / NCAA Linebacker Coach
04:37
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My efforts to figure out what I am doing in life. I want
Col. Timothy Kopra answers Jonathon Johnson from North Chicago, Illinois, who as...
CATEGORY: Space
TAGS: Space
Astronaut
My efforts to figure out what I am doing in life. I want
01:03
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I was wondering what it is like work on
Col. Timothy Kopra answers Steven Warren from Tallahassee, Florida, who asks; "I...
CATEGORY: Space
TAGS: Space
Astronaut
I was wondering what it is like work on
00:33
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How did you start your career, I am in high
Col. Timothy Kopra answers Paige Lugwig from Fairdale, Washington, who asks; "Ho...
CATEGORY: Space
TAGS: Space
Astronaut
How did you start your career, I am in high
00:46
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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
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Benefits Overview
00:42
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Money For Education
"Soldiers talk about their experiences in the Army Reserve: leadership, educatio...
CATEGORY: Education
TAGS: Army Reserve
Education
Money For Education
01:52
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Earning a prestigious degree for free
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Autumn Anderson
00:48
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SGT Autumn Anderson
00:47
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Autumn Anderson & Her Mom
Autumn Anderson's mother talks about how determined and focused her daughter has...
CATEGORY: Parents
TAGS: Parents
Education
Autumn Anderson & Her Mom
01:17
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Serving country and family
02:02
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Michael Devaughn
01:03
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Gaining a Master's Degree (and more)
02:10
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Fulfilling Her Goals
01:24
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Summer Guerrero
00:47
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Jeremiah Minor
01:10
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SGT Jeremiah Minor
00:52
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SPC Peterson & His Mother
Scott and Lisa talk about the balance of life as a Soldier and a student in the ...
CATEGORY: Parents
TAGS: Parents
Army Life
SPC Peterson & His Mother
01:38
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Green to Gold
First Lieutenant Terrance Wilson (Reserve, Officer), talks about job role/experi...
CATEGORY: Army Reserve
TAGS: ROTC
Green To Gold
Green to Gold
02:21
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Ready To Serve
02:29
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The Campus Cadre
Soldiers describe the role of the cadre of the ROTC program. Role of the Cadre i...
TAGS: ROTC
Leadership
The Campus Cadre
01:38
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Start Strong
03:00
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The Campus Cadre
Soldiers describe the role of the cadre of the ROTC program.
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Leadership
The Campus Cadre
01:38
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Different Programs For Different Needs
Soldiers and Professors talk about the ROTC program and their experiences.
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Colleges
Different Programs For Different Needs
01:53
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An Enhanced Education
Soldiers in the Army ROTC Nurse program talks about: the program, benefits of be...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Nurse
An Enhanced Education
02:33
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Greater Responsibilities
Soldiers in the Army ROTC Nurse program talks about: their experiences, advanta...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Nurse
Greater Responsibilities
02:24
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A Way to Pay for College
Soldiers talk about their experience of joining ROTC and its educational benefit...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Money For College
A Way to Pay for College
02:06
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Making of an Officer
Soldiers talk about the ROTC program and personal experiences. ROTC benefits: ci...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
West Point
Making of an Officer
02:21
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Making of an Officer
Soldiers talk about the ROTC program and personal experiences, experience of the...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Officers
Making of an Officer
02:59
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First Lieutenant Maureen Bickett
First Lieutenant Maureen Bickett (Reserve Officer) talks about experience/benefi...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Nurse
First Lieutenant Maureen Bickett
01:07
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First Lieutenant Clint Bickett
First Lieutenant Clint Bickett (Reserve Officer) talks about experience/benefits...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Medical Corps
First Lieutenant Clint Bickett
01:18
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Jeff Davis
Find out how Jeff jumped from high school athletics to college and Army ROTC.
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Army Reserve
Jeff Davis
01:14
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Getting the Most Out of College
Cadet Jeff David (Reserve, cadet) talks about experience/benefits - started in j...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Sports Management
Getting the Most Out of College
01:26
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A World of Options
The first in his family to attend college thanks to an ROTC scholarship, John Pa...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Training
A World of Options
01:43
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Becoming a Leader
John Paul and his ROTC superiors discuss his leadership development and personal...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Leadership
Becoming a Leader
02:06
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Get The Education You Want
Major Otto Padron (Reserve, Officer), talks about experience/benefits - how/why ...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Education
Get The Education You Want
01:12
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RJ Custodio
With the help of an ROTC scholarship, RJ is able to pay for college while gainin...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Army Reserve
RJ Custodio
01:06
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RJ Custodio
Cadet RJ Custodio (Reserve, cadet), talks about experience/benefits - why he joi...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Army Reserve
RJ Custodio
01:16
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The Foundation of a Leader
Captain Philip Romanelli (Reserve, Officer), talks about experience/benefits - c...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Civil Affairs
The Foundation of a Leader
01:03
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Balancing Work and Life
Captain Philip Romanelli (Reserve, Officer), talks about job role/experience/ben...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Civil Affairs
Balancing Work and Life
01:01
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True Camaraderie
Cadet Marissa Bernadette (Reserve) talks about experience/benefits - Experience ...
CATEGORY: ROTC
TAGS: ROTC
Nurse
True Camaraderie
01:50
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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FADE IN: Music
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Video of Saddam Hussein capture announcement. Voiceover of CPT Altamirano telling a highlight was working the camera at that news conference.
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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.
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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.
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CPT Altamirano talking and assisting a Soldier. She talks about her leadership relationship with her Soldiers. Capture discussion.
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INTERVIEW: CPT Altamirano talks about how the Army Reserve has helped her accomplish her goals.
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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.
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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.
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Close up of CPT Altamirano in her Army uniform, sharing her final thoughts on why she recommends the Army Reserve.
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Voiceover continues as CPT Altamirano and her husband riding into the sunset on motorcycles.
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