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So I see diversity in the army as a

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strength because we take a melting pot

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of backgrounds , which brings a melting

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pot of thoughts and perspectives . I

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believe my military service has

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contributed to the larger african

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american community , uh , in that I am

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one that's represented . I'm one that

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can go back to people that look like me

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as well as those who don't and say ,

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hey , listen , this is my experience in

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the army , one that's been extremely

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positive and rewarded . So I see

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diversity in the army being

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about improving our

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voices .