From the American Forces Press Service, a fascinating story of a wonderful young American woman.
I highly recommend reading the story.
Paige Nye will board a plane for the first time June 30 for a life-changing quest that she said she is “extremely over-prepared for.”
This young soldier is indeed over-prepared, as she will enter basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood as an E-3, a rank that is almost unheard of for a new enlistee.
Why?
Because she has earned it through a commitment to the U.S. Army and hard work.
Nye jumped up the ranks by referring someone into the Army and completing the Future Soldier Program, which includes marching, reading maps and passing a physical training test, the same one needed to graduate from basic training.
Ms. Nye’s efforts have also placed her on a fast track to her chosen career field as a military intelligence analyst.
It makes me proud to blog about young people like her and to know that our military is still in the capable hands of such committed young people.
I extend my best wishes to Ms. Paige and her Army career. Judging from her attitude and commitment I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if she takes advantage of her educational opportunities and gets a degree or two.
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Robbie – she sounds terrific. Is entering basic as an E-3 truly that unusual? My son did so because he had completed four years of high school JROTC, so I had the impression it was fairly standard.
Sheila, I put this one up and it is my understanding, along with the recruiter’s statement, that entering basic as an E-3 is a rare thing.
I know you are already proud of your son, but you should be even more so for his accomplishment. He essentially had to prove he was already capable of graduating from basic before he attended.
I and all my freinds completed 4 years of JROTC here is Texas. We all went in as E-3′s, just required a letter from our commandant.
During my time in the Army I came across many, many outstanding female soldiers, NCOs and Officers some stayed only for their Estimated Time in Service (the Army’s loss, America’s gain) others reenlisted whom I had the pleasure of serving with again in other duty stations. It’s not at all unheard of to enter service as an E-3 especially if you enlist with a college degree with rapid promotion, with a good Sergeant mentor, not too long there after at least to SSgt/E-6 within two years from enlistment.
Posting about this outstanding young lady makes me proud.
Her accomplishment as a high school graduate is commendable.
You can also enter as an E-4 if you already have a Bachelor’s degree when you enlist (you can also enter as an E-2 or E-3 with a specific number of college credits, but less than a degree).
There were actually quite a few E-2, 3, and 4s in my basic training company.
What a wonderful article!
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I wish her the best and much success in her choice to serve our country!
It’s people like these that keep patriotism alive and well
God bless one of our future defenders of liberty! Congratulations, Paige.
Thanks for all the good comments, its an honor to serve my country. ROTC sounds great and I would have loved to participate but unfortunately it was not offered in my high school.
Thanks for stopping by, Paige.
God Bless you young lady and I wish you the very best.
While some may not have recognized the different path you followed to enlist as an E-3, I believe you will find everyone here supports you fully.
Tomorrow is your departure date and I know this is an exciting time for you.