Interview with an American Soldier

Tonight I had the pleasure of speaking with a soldier in our American Armed Forces. Private Joshua Carter took the time to answer some of my questions and share a little bit of his life as a soldier with me. Private Joshua Carter is a 19 year old young man originally from Oklahoma . He is one of the young men serving to help protect our country. Many thanks to him for taking the time to speak openly with me. Here is what transpired during our interview.

When did you join the army?

Private Joshua Carter: 5th of sept.

What made you decide to join the army?

Private Joshua Carter: Family. Didn't want my kids to grow up like I did.

What was basic training like?

Private Joshua Carter: It was great. It was a little easier than I thought it was going
to be but it was fun.

Was there anything you didn't like about it?

Private Joshua Carter: It was to easy.

What did you do when you go out of basic?

Private Joshua Carter: I went out and got a cheese burger. lol. Right after basic I went to AIT. No pause.

For the civilians that don't know what AIT is , do you care to explain?

Private Joshua Carter: Advanced Individual Training. It is were you go to learn to do your MOS.

Now that you are out of basic training what do you do?

Private Joshua Carter: I'm an engineer. I am trying to go airborne.

Where are you currently stationed?

Private Joshua Carter: Gulfport, Mississippi

Are you going to be serving a tour in Iraq?

Private Joshua Carter: Hopefully. If everything goes right I will be deploying in March.

You said hopefully. Are you looking forward to going to Iraq?

Private Joshua Carter: Cant wait till i get to go over and help the cause that so many
American soldiers are dieing for.

What do you do for fun?

Private Joshua Carter: I build things. Since I was young I have always liked to go out and build things.
Not like I am old or anything. I have built some really cool stuff. I can do alot with wood.

Do you have plans when your four years are up?

Private Joshua Carter: Yeah re enlist.

Do you plan to go career with the Army?

Private Joshua Carter: That is what I plan to do. At least 20 years.

Do you always want to be an enlisted or do you have any plans toward
becoming an officer?