 My name is Staff Sergeant Masi by also known as our chisel on social media and Welcome to the US Army basic combat training series. Your future starts here. I have been in the army for eight years I am an army medic army recruiter in a social media influencer since 2006 I have been documenting my life before I even enlisted into the US Army I met my wife and my best friend because of the army. I also have documented the first time I met my daughter and shared it to the world because of the army I accomplished a lot of things that I never thought I could do as an army medic I learned how to care for my soldiers while being conserved the fighting strength and Meet people that I can truly call family as an army recruiter I have helped people from all walks of life to start a career to better themselves and represent less than 1% Overpopulation as a social media influencer. I have entertained thousands of people I have shared my life story with my family and Used my platform to show that outside of being a soldier outside of this army uniform We are just like everybody else. We live normal lives See when I enlisted into the US Army I utilized the internet for information But there was nothing about what to expect in the army most importantly from a future soldier's perspective There was nothing about what to expect in army basic combat training How will I be able to prepare myself? That was the question I was asking myself Which brings us to this series of videos I was fortunate enough with the help of the US Army recruiting command to go back where my army career started eight years ago But this time it's not just about me It's about you you are about to embark on an experience of a lifetime an experience that can never be Replicated an experience that you can be proud of because you took the challenge to better yourself Regardless if it's for financial reasons a career Leadership skills become independent and stand up for yourself or just simply because you want to serve your country The main intent is to provide future soldiers Families and everyone about the challenges that lies ahead to become a soldier in the US Army And of course we're here to share the army stories of trainees If you would like to take the first step in becoming a US Army soldier Go to go army comm slash victory starts here or go to your local army recruiting center Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the US Army basic training series your future starts here Focus is the key driving force that'll show that you are ready to be trained again Best battery in the United States Army. Do you understand?