http://armystrongstories.com Army Strong Stories is an official U.S. Army blog portal created to share personal Soldier stories. Its purpose is to promote discussion surrounding life in the military, communicate the impact of day-to-day military life and follow the paths of Soldiers enlisted in different areas of the U.S. Army as they experience new opportunities. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:05:32 GMT Fri, 25 May 2012 04:05:32 GMT http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/julio-illas/the-army-has-given-me-a-chance-to-make-a-significant-contribution-to-society/ By: <a href='http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/julio-illas/'>Julio Illas</a><br /> Since my early childhood, I have always wanted to select a career that would give the privilege of making a positive contribution to society. The Army was without a doubt, the one career that offered me that opportunity to make a difference. By serving in the Army, I have been able to join the ranks of so many talented men and women that our nation has to offer. Together, we combine our efforts to provide our nation with the assurance that our way of life will prevail against all threats. The...<a href="http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/julio-illas/the-army-has-given-me-a-chance-to-make-a-significant-contribution-to-society/">read more</a> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:54:00 GMT Julio Illas http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/julio-illas/the-army-has-given-me-a-chance-to-make-a-significant-contribution-to-society/