   
veryone who serves in the Army Reserve really has two sides to his life. There is the civilian side, which involves going to school—as Scott does—or continuing with a regular full-time job. Then there is the Soldier side. That's when you report to your Army Reserve Center and perform your duties as a Reserve Soldier, in particular, the specialized Army Reserve job you've learned. Finding a way to manage your time to handle both can be a real challenge. But Scott has risen to that challenge. In fact, he really enjoys it. "Instructing other Soldiers and then going to school and being instructed—it's really exciting. You can apply things you learn in school, and you can test them out here. It's a great opportunity to test your leadership skills."  Not only has managing the two parts of his life helped make Scott a better Soldier, but in many ways, it has made him feel like a better person. A good part of that comes from the positive feelings he gets from others who recognize the value of his commitment. "Most of the people I have class with, most people I run into in school or anywhere else are really supportive." His mother has also noticed a difference in the way he is perceived by others. "As a Soldier, he just stands out above the rest. He can walk on campus as a Soldier and hold his head high." |
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