Interview with an American Soldier
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When did you join the army?
Private Joshua Carter: 5th of sept.
What made you decide to join the army?
Private Joshua Carter: Family. Didn't want my kids to grow up like I did.
What was basic training like?
Private Joshua Carter: It was great. It was a little easier than I thought it was going
to be but it was fun.
Was there anything you didn't like about it?
Private Joshua Carter: It was to easy.
What did you do when you go out of basic?
Private Joshua Carter: I went out and got a cheese burger. lol. Right after basic I went to AIT. No pause.
For the civilians that don't know what AIT is , do you care to explain?
Private Joshua Carter: Advanced Individual Training. It is were you go to learn to do your MOS.
Now that you are out of basic training what do you do?
Private Joshua Carter: I'm an engineer. I am trying to go airborne.
Where are you currently stationed?
Private Joshua Carter: Gulfport, Mississippi
Are you going to be serving a tour in Iraq?
Private Joshua Carter: Hopefully. If everything goes right I will be deploying in March.
You said hopefully. Are you looking forward to going to Iraq?
Private Joshua Carter: Cant wait till i get to go over and help the cause that so many
American soldiers are dieing for.
What do you do for fun?
Private Joshua Carter: I build things. Since I was young I have always liked to go out and build things.
Not like I am old or anything. I have built some really cool stuff. I can do alot with wood.
Do you have plans when your four years are up?
Private Joshua Carter: Yeah re enlist.
Do you plan to go career with the Army?
Private Joshua Carter: That is what I plan to do. At least 20 years.
Do you always want to be an enlisted or do you have any plans toward
becoming an officer?
Private Joshua Carter: Not really sure yet. I'm thinking about staying away from officer. I like to do hands
on things, not set at a desk.
Thank you Private Joshua Carter for taking the time to speak with me and share a little bit about your life.
Private Joshua Carter: No thank you for taking the time to listen to me.
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Post a Commentam pleased by the profiles of people above and i would also like to join the army in good faith