onathan has also demonstrated great maturity in his personal life as a husband and proud father of a baby girl. "He's really starting to understand what being a parent means," states Tanya. It's a dream she always had for her son. Jonathan is stationed at Fort Riley, KS, and works as a Fire Support Specialist. This job specialty requires Jonathan to work as a member of an artillery team used to support infantry and tanks. He is also responsible for leading, supervising, or serving in intelligence activities. The experience Jonathan has gained and skills he has learned can help him pursue a career in the civilian world in computer consulting, information technology support or data processing.

“I’m very happy with what the Army has taught Jon and is allowing him to become.”

—Tanya Forbes

Tanya had no idea that Army training could benefit her son in so many ways. She now feels differently about the Army because of the opportunities, education and potential for self-development it provides. Tanya openly admits that Jonathan is now a man...with a very bright future ahead of him.

“To be the mother of a son serving our country makes me very proud.”

—Tanya Forbes