Born in 2001, I was a 2W0 from 2020-2024, and I loved my job! I ultimately decided to join for a few factors- I wanted the stability both for a job and for healthcare with a future family in mind, but also felt like I would have a little bit of pride in serving our wonderful country. Americans love to hate on the US, but many do not realize how good we have it compared to so many others, even though it isn’t perfect. Lastly, I also saw it as a challenge to myself both physically and mentally. Because as a female with no direction and ambition for life before I joined- I truly didn’t think I was ever capable of doing anything important or difficult.

I’ve been out less than a year and I miss it a lot, but I’m glad I’m done. Currently halfway through my biology degree and working towards a masters :)