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    Soldier of the Week

    Soldier of the Week

    Courtesy Photo | Spc. Cristy R. Chigozili, a medic with the Intelligence and Support Company,...... read more read more

    CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT

    06.17.2013

    Courtesy Story

    U.S. Army Central   

    By Sgt. Ashley M. Outler
    Third Army/ARCENT Public Affairs

    CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – This week’s Third Army/U.S. Army Central Soldier of the Week is Spc. Cristy R. Chigozili, a medic serving with the Intelligence and Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Third Army/ARCENT.

    Chigozili is serving a 12-month tour in Kuwait attached to Third Army/ARCENT but belongs to the 518th Sustainment Brigade out of Knightdale, N.C. She is a native of Fountain Inn S.C., and has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for two years.

    “I joined the military because I wanted to be a part of the one percent that actually fight for and defend our freedoms and not one of the ones sitting on the sidelines,” said Chigozili.

    Q: What is your favorite movie genre?
    A: Science Fiction and Horror.

    Q: What is your favorite food?
    A: I don't have a particular food that is my favorite so I will go with my favorite food group which is fruits.

    Q: What are your goals?
    A: My goals are to complete my Vet Tech degree and to continually improve myself in all aspects of my life and career, and advance in rank.

    Q: What are you most proud of?
    A: I am most proud of the wonderful people I have met, and am now able to call my friends, on this deployment. Without these friends I would not have had the motivation to push myself outside my comfort zone and do all the runs and sports that I have participated in.

    Q: What are your hobbies?
    A: My hobbies include: Horseback riding, volleyball, working out, reading and watching movies.

    Q: If you could spend one hour with anyone, who would it be and why?
    A: If I could spend one hour with anyone it would be my Uncle Brent, just so that I could tell him one more time that I love him and let him know what a great influence he was and still is even though he is gone.

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    Date Taken: 06.17.2013
    Date Posted: 06.17.2013 13:53
    Story ID: 108790
    Location: CAMP ARIFJAN, KW

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