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    Soldier of the Week

    Soldier of the Week

    Photo By Sgt. Sharmain Burch | Pictured is the Third Army/ARCENT Soldier of the Week, Spc. T'Shane C. Williams....... read more read more

    SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    08.05.2013

    Story by Spc. Sharmain Burch 

    U.S. Army Central   

    SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – This week’s Third Army/USARCENT Soldier of the Week is Spc. T ‘Shane C. Williams, augmentation company logistics specialist. Williams’ is a native of Jamaica and later moved to West Palm Beach, Fla. She joined the U.S. Army Reserves in June 2007. Williams’ long-term goal is to become an Environmental Health officer for public health services.

    Williams’ reserve status will play a tremendous part in affording her the opportunity to pursue her goal. The Army Reserve soldier said some of her favorite parts of being a soldier are the many career opportunities the military offers, obtaining strong leadership skills, and maintaining a physically fit lifestyle.

    “My main motivation was to find guidance, gain confidence and be able to help my family as I aim to be a great inspiration and leader to others.” said Williams.

    Q: What are your current military/professional goals?

    A: To be an Environmental Health officer for public health services.

    Q: What would you like to be doing 10 years from now?

    A: I just want to be happy with my career, my life and have financial stability.

    Q: Besides being a soldier, what did you want to be when you were younger?

    A: A pediatrician.

    Q: What is your favorite thing about being a soldier?

    A: The many opportunities the military offers for careers, obtaining strong leadership skills and maintaining a physically fit lifestyle.

    Q: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you want with you?

    A: I would want a partner, my bible for wisdom and music because I can’t live without it.

    Q: If you could spend an hour with anyone, who would it be and why?

    A: God, because I have so many questions about life.

    Q: Where is your favorite place to vacation?

    A: My home, Jamaica.

    Q: What was the best birthday gift you ever received?

    A: It was a surprise party from people who barely knew me but for them to acknowledge my birthday felt great.

    NEWS INFO

    Date Taken: 08.05.2013
    Date Posted: 08.05.2013 14:50
    Story ID: 111367
    Location: SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
    Hometown: WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, US

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