U.S. Army Spc. Erick Aparicio-Alvarez, a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania native and combat medic assigned to the 108th Medical Company Area Support, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, poses for a photo during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, May 2, 2025. Aparicio-Alvarez always knew he wanted to be in the military. “When I got to high school, I was thinking maybe I could join the Marines, but I wanted to stay home and pursue higher education. When I looked to the Army and the Guard, it started to feel more like the puzzle piece I was looking for. It’s a humbling experience going through basic training and advanced individual training. I got to my unit and thought ‘Wow! I finally made it!’ Every time I come to drill, it’s a constant reminder that I can do great things.” (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Sgt. HollyAnn Nicom)
Date Taken: | 05.02.2025 |
Date Posted: | 05.04.2025 07:59 |
Photo ID: | 9012467 |
VIRIN: | 250502-Z-GF946-3738 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 10.72 MB |
Location: | FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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