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SPC ANTOINE GRIMES - PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

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ntoine currently lives on Post at Fort Knox, KY, with his wife and young son. Just as Phyllis had hoped, his life is on track.

Although BCT and AIT have long passed, Antoine's Army training continues. He's learning job skills that will translate well
into the civilian world and gaining
valuable experience for the future.

As a Human Resources
Specialist, he helps administer
the Army's benefits. For
instance, if a Soldier gets
married, his or her housing
allowance changes. Antoine
ensures the Soldier receives
the right amount of money.
It's the kind of job that affects
everyone. It's also a job that gives Antoine a special insight into all the benefits the Army offers.

Antoine knows all about Army benefits. It's his job. But he also takes advantage of many of them.

The Army pays for his education, allowing him to take college courses through an online correspondence program, eArmyU, 100% tuition free. As Antoine works toward his degree in computer technology, his own family is taken care of, too. The Army covers most of their health care
expenses, they get a monthly
food allowance and Antoine's
wife is now searching for a job
with the Army's assistance.

“By the Army giving
him the opportunity
for his education
and the courses he's taking online now, and wanting to pursue a bachelor's degree, I really think he's focusing. And
I really think he's headed in
the right direction.”

— Phyllis

With Army training, the right direction can lead a Soldier along several paths. The question is: Which path will Antoine take?

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