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SGT Summer Guerrero
SGT Jeremiah Minor
SGT Autumn Anderson
SGT Shawn Helmstadter
SGT Igor Tapugin
SPC Aveon Bland
CPT Philip Foley Romanelli
SGT Tara Overfield
SPC Jessica Smothers
SPC Jason Trolard
SPC Carlos Perez
SGT David Abreu
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ENJOY THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

As Soldiers in the Army Reserve, these individuals gain the satisfaction of serving their country while pursuing their goals as civilians. You can, too.

Photo of SGT Summer GuerreroSGT Summer Guerrero
Industrial Firefighter/Firefighter
"Some of the training that I get in the Army Reserve I do not get in the civilian world," says Summer, who earned important certifications for her civilian job in the Army.
Photo of SGT Jeremiah MinorSGT Jeremiah Minor
Student/Intel Analyst
"The Army Reserve taught me how to be a focused individual, and it helps when I need to get my schoolwork done," says Jeremiah, who's studying to earn a degree in Criminal Justice.
Photo of SGT Autumn AndersonSGT Autumn Anderson
Student/Motor Transport Operator
"When I look at my classmates, I know that I'm just a little different - of course in a good way," says Autumn, a full-time student and nationally ranked boxer.
Photo of SGT Shawn HelmstadterSGT Shawn Helmstadter
Mechanic/Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
"Because of the Army Reserve, they sent me to school, they give me credibility and on-the-job experience," says Shawn, who loves the adventure of serving.
Photo of SGT Igor TapuginSGT Igor Tapugin
Helicopter Engineer
Igor "can do two things with [his] life at the same time, whereas most people just do one." Discover more about his training in the Army Reserve and how it helps him in civilian life.
Photo of SPC Aveon BlandSPC Aveon Bland
Aviations Operations
The Army Reserve is "very flexible in honoring your commitment with them as well as your commitment in your civilian sector," says Aveon. Find out more about his life both inside and outside the Army Reserve.
Photo of CPT Philip Foley RomanelliCPT Philip Foley Romanelli
Consultant/Civil Affairs Officer
"When everybody works together, there's nothing you can't do," says Philip. See how Army Reserve training gives him the skills and confidence to succeed in his Army and civilian careers.
Photo of SGT Tara OverfieldSGT Tara Overfield
Mortgage Assistant/Watercraft Engineer
"When I am in my Reserve Unit I am more confident than I am any other time," says Tara. See how her Army Reserve experience has helped her excel in all areas of her life.
Photo of SPC Jessica SmothersSPC Jessica Smothers
Licensed Nurse/Practical Nurse
"The nurse job just kind of jumped out at me as something I could use on the outside as well as in the Army Reserve," says Jessica. Learn why it's a choice she's never regretted.
Photo of SPC Jason TrolardSPC Jason Trolard
Student/Technical Engineer
"If you don't push yourself to go after [your goal] then you're just not going to get it," says Jason. Learn how the strength he gained in the Army Reserve helped him land a job at NASA.
Photo of SPC Carlos PerezSPC Carlos Perez
Student/Medical Specialist
"Being a Soldier, you make good friends that you'll never forget," says Carlos. Learn how Carlos' MOS helps him pursue his studies in Physical Therapy.
Photo of SGT David AbreuSGT David Abreu
Civil Affairs Specialist
"It's a great feeling to wear this uniform," says David of his Army uniform. Learn how the Army Reserve has prepared him to wear another uniform—a firefighter's.
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