Mandan Students Join The Military

The military is a kaleidoscope of opportunities, and many young adults in today’s world are taking said opportunities for a chance at a better, and more absolute future.

For some, the military is a dangerous leap of bravery, that seems almost impossible for them to take.

Yet when presented with the opportunities, bravery is registered and individuals find the grit and courage to be up for the duty.

There are several individuals at Mandan high that embody this brave demeanor today. Multiple students have already been initiated and begun doing their part to serve and protect America.

The benefits of joining the military range from a new sense of identity and patriotism, to school liaison support and better chances to explore one’s passions throughout their future.

Junior Alex Arnegard shares her experience when she decided to enlist in the military in December of 2022, as well as what sort of guidance she received to help her make the right choices.

“The military gave me direction after high school and everyone is there to help” Arnegard said.

The first step a brave individual can take to begin serving our country is taking the ASVAB test.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test is a standardized test that exercises and reveals the strength and weaknesses an enlistee has regarding math, science, and language.

Scott Piper shares some of the benefits in store for him, due to his ASVAB score

“I received a 20K sign on bonus because of my ASVAB score, it definitely made me more focused on my future,” Piper said.

There are several helping hands in the military, from the Army National Guard to the Army Reserve and a plethora of other branches within the military that carry the sense of a tight-knit family.

“The Military represents a strong backbone” Piper said.

With support that reaches beyond one’s typical expectations, there is no denying the caliber of discipline and respect an enlistee masters during training their and overall service.

Not only do military benefits cover the individuals schooling expenses, it also covers the education of their children, and their children to come.

Depending on person’s natural skills, the military can help them develop skills.

An MOS is a Military Occupational Specialty Code which decides what sort of occupation a person will have in the military.

A person’s MOS is their prescribed duty and overall job, every individual’s MOS is what keeps the military in coordination.

Regardless of the kind of job, each individual’s mos is crucial to the structure of the military, and they take it extremely seriously. This form of responsibility is highly implemented in the cadet during their AIT training.

AIT training is Advanced Individual Training, where the privates go once they complete basic training.

There they learn the skills they need to perform their Army job. The training ranges from Artillery to Healthcare.

There are several reasons an individual may join the Guard. While many teens join for college assistance, several individuals enlist in search of a different job experiences as well as improving their own ability in certain jobs and skills.

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Favorite Disney Villian? Absent Minded Professor. It introduced Flubber to the world.

Favorite Disney character?

What is your favorite Disney movie?

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“Definitely Dr. Facilier.”

“Tamatoa, the giant crab from Moana.”

“Rapunzel, because I always wanted to have long hair like her”

“Princess and the frog. Definitely because of the music I vibe with it.”

Favorite Disney Villian? Scar from the Lion King

Favorite Disney character? Mulan, her story is amazing.

What is your favorite Disney movie? Mine is Toy Story because it was the first pixar animated movie, and the premise was genius

“Tamatoa.”

“Same as my favorite character, Maleficent.”

Who is your favorite Disney Villian?

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“Pascal because he is sassy and can change colors.”

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Noemmie

“Mine is Tangled, because me and my grandpa would always watch it when I had sleepovers at his house.”

Maggie Frohlich

“Maui.”

“Probably Maleficent.”

“Moana, because The Rock plays in it.”

Blaine Hoff

“Maleficent 2 is my favorite because it is very creative.”

What is your favorite Disney movie? Who is your favorite Disney character?

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