Maturation through Military Life It was a rainy day in January 1982. I was married, with a child on the way and working for Flour Daniel Construction Company in Wilmington, North Carolina. I was riding home after being rained out from working another day, and decided to stop in to see the Army recruiter. The recruiter experience was not new to me since I had gone through a preview for the Marines the previous month. The …showed first 75 words of 2670 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2670 total…self confidence, self esteem and leadership skills to continue as a productive employee in the civilian work force. During my multiple assignments, I learned through experience, how to make effective decisions under extreme conditions. My travels in the military exposed me to multiple cultural climates increasing my knowledge of the global status and environment. Military combat experiences taught me the value of life and leadership skills that could never be learned in any other environment.