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SPC Michael Olivero
SGT Anna Gurrera
SFC Cedric Davis, Jr.
CPT Laura Law
CW3 Michael Siedler
SSG Mark Adams
SSG Gerald Swygert
SGT Kevin King
SPC Sarah Ahrens
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MEET SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY RESERVE

As Soldiers who made the switch from Active Duty to Army Reserve, these individuals gain the satisfaction of serving their country while pursuing their goals as civilians.

Photo of SPC Michael OliveroSPC Michael Olivero
Senior Analyst / Intelligence Analyst
"I thought about coming back into the military as soon as I got out," says SPC Michael Olivero. The Army Reserve was the right choice for him and his family.
Photo of SGT Anna GurreraSGT Anna Gurrera
Medical student / Chemical Operations Specialist
Anna joined the Army Reserve for the GI Bill—and then developed the confidence and leadership skills that helped her get into medical school.
Photo of SFC Cedric Davis, Jr.SFC Cedric Davis, Jr.
Actor / Drill Sergeant
The bravery, integrity and self-confidence Cedric gained becoming a Drill Sergeant in the Army Reserve benefit him not only as a Soldier but as a civilian pursuing a career in acting.
Photo of CPT Laura LawCPT Laura Law
Sales representative / Military Intelligence Officer
"I missed the camaraderie and friendships that develop in the Army," says CPT Laura Law. She reconnected with those things in the Army Reserve.
Photo of CW3 Michael SiedlerCW3 Michael Siedler
Helicopter Mechanic / CH-47 Instructor Pilot
Michael gets a rush out of using his prior experience to teach younger pilots. He also stays connected to his friends in the Army Reserve.
Photo of SSG Mark AdamsSSG Mark Adams
Retail Sales Manager / Chemical Operations
"You get that itch to go back to the field and do some of the stuff you used to do." See why Mark made the switch from Active Duty to Army Reserve.
Photo of SSG Gerald SwygertSSG Gerald Swygert
Police Officer / Signal Systems Specialist
As an Army Reserve Soldier with prior experience, Gerald is able to lead, teach and inspire younger Soldiers.
Photo of SGT Kevin KingSGT Kevin King
Diesel Mechanic / Track Vehicle Mechanic
The only difference between Active Duty and the Army Reserve for Kevin is that he gets to spend more time at home. "The training is the same. Everybody pulls together and gets the mission done."
Photo of SPC Sarah AhrensSPC Sarah Ahrens
Law Officer / Cryptologic Linguist
"I have the best of both worlds because my civilian job and Reserve job complement each other so well," says Sarah. Learn the Army Reserve helped Sara get ahead in her civilian job.
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