"I knew how to get out because I could read and I had to get out because the environment was dangerous."

"And, today, I’m grateful to Miss Ann, for showing me a direction I didn’t want to take."

"Continuous learning, adaptability, and empathy have been the most impactful qualities in my journey."

"Embrace Learning: Always be curious and open-minded. Seek out opportunities to learn and don’t be afraid to step out …"

"Be Adaptable: Understand that change is a part of life. Instead of resisting it, learn to adapt and see it as an oppo…"

"Cultivate Empathy: Try to understand things from other people’s perspectives. It not only helps in building strong re…"

"I take a break: I’ve found that occasionally stepping back from a stressful situation, even if it’s just for a few mo…"

"When you see someone in a military uniform, you run the other way."

"I witnessed some events that forced resilience in me."

"We join the military because we want to join something bigger than ourselves."