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Staff Sgt. Dakota Pruitt, a combat medic with the 120th Medical Company Area Support, Oklahoma Army National Guard, stands for a portrait on June 7, 2023, at Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa. Approximately 50 Soldiers with the 120th MCAS trained to conduct emergency medical evacuation with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
Pruitt joined the National Guard for the education benefits, earning a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology at Rogers State University, along with his graduate certificate from the University of Florida College of Medicine.
His love of health care encouraged Pruitt take the path of the National Guard and his current occupation. Competing in multiple competitions and events has allowed him to develop his job knowledge and Soldier skills.
“I’ve been to Airborne, Air Assault [courses], competed in the Best Medic Competition and the Best Warrior Competition,” said Pruitt.
Pruitt plans to continue serving in the Oklahoma National Guard until retirement.
“Join for the right reasons,” said Pruitt, giving his advice to the next generation of Soldiers. “To join for the wrong reasons, you will not enjoy it. Join to go to college, join for the benefits, join to serve your country but also be prepared [for the challenge].” (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Matthew Tudor)
| Date Taken: | 06.07.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 06.11.2023 13:56 |
| Photo ID: | 7853014 |
| VIRIN: | 230607-Z-ZZ123-023 |
| Resolution: | 4480x6720 |
| Size: | 1.89 MB |
| Location: | JOHNSTON, IOWA, US |
| Web Views: | 38 |
| Downloads: | 8 |
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