PFC Justin Smith

Oregon, Wisconsin Infantryman

Growing up, I always wanted to join the military. My parents were 100 percent on board. My whole family said it made them all proud.

Some people think that the military brainwashes people. But in reality, we’re all normal people with a different job that demands a little more. Basic was definitely the hardest part. Not so much physically but just being away from home. I was never really away from home by myself before.

I definitely see myself going somewhere else in the military. I also want to do college. Everyone gets married super early in the military. I don’t understand why, but I definitely see a family in the future. I want at least two kids. Hopefully, they’ll grow up to do something great.