“I joined the National Guard to get really good benefits such as healthcare and great insurance. The military is something I have wanted to do for a very long time now even since 7th grade I really wanted to do it. The contract I am on is for 3 years so I have to be there for at least that amount of time. I will most likely stay with the National Guard after that but it depends how much I love it. You can join the National Guard at 17 years old so as soon as I got there I joined. It will give me something to do and at the same time get good benefits and pay.”