ALEXANDRIA, La. — Under the August sun, summer heat collides with discipline and dreams, a Little League baseball field becomes more than just for play—and morphs into a place of mentorship, led by an Army Soldier who wears many hats: recruiter, coach and father.
Staff Sgt. Jeffery Acostagrafals, a native of Puerto Rico, spends his days helping Future Soldiers of Alexandria explore Army careers and competitive benefits packages, then finds himself on a baseball diamond to coach his son’s Little League team when the duty day ends.
Acostagrafals is helping shape the lives of local youth.
“I joined the Army to find purpose,” Acostagrafals said. “I was scared and unsure of what to expect, but I knew I needed to push myself and grow and the Army helped me overcome those fears, build confidence, and become part of something greater than myself.”
| Date Taken: | 08.14.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 08.14.2025 12:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9256616 |
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| Location: | ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, US |
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