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Every soldier has a story to tell. Visit here to read what their lives are like, what they think, what they have achieved and what the Army has done for them.

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SEE SOLDIERS MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR ARMY EXPERIENCE

Get to know the variety of things Soldiers are doing on and off the job. From a helicopter pilot to a Special Forces dentist, these Officers and Enlisted Soldiers on Active Duty and in the Army Reserve show how satisfying life in the Army can be.

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Enlisted Soldiers

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SGT Magdalena James
Counter-Intelligence Special Agent

"Anybody can do what I did, all you need is a bit of dedication and some motivation." Click to learn more about Magdalena's journey from civilian to counter-intelligence Special Agent.

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SSG Danny Rogers
Military Police-Dog Handler

"I love what I do. I love working with dogs. I've learned things in the Army that will be with me for the rest of my life." Click to learn more about why Danny loves his job.

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PVT Andrew Todhunter
Infantryman-Sniper

"I shoot a target around four or five hundred meters - about the size of a playing card." Click to see if Andrew ever misses a target.

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PFC Aaron Alley
Cavalry Scout

"For a 21-year old guy I have a pretty darn important job." Click to learn more why Aaron's job is so important.

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SGT Tracey Lyons
Health Care Specialist

"The cool part of my job is the reward I get from taking care of Soldiers." Click to learn why Tracey's job is so rewarding.

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PVT Matthew Bryan
Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist

"I had other options, but none were as beneficial as what the Army could offer. " Click to learn how beneficial the Army was to Matthew.

Officers

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CPT Nick Anderson
JAG Corps Attorney

"So many of the people that I've looked up to as leaders had spent some time in their life serving their country in the Army. I wanted to be like that." Learn how serving his country has made Nick Army Strong.

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CPT Jeffrey Kiki
Family Practice Physician, Medical Corps Officer

"One of the biggest benefits it provides you is that it pays for your medical school, books, fees and tuition, as well as coverage for your personal health insurance." Learn how serving his country has made Jeffrey Army Strong.

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CPT Richard Taylor
Infantry Officer

"An Infantry Officer is an awesome job. I get to lead and train Soldiers on a daily basis." Learn how serving his country has made Richard Army Strong.

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