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 04:06:00 GMT Fri, 25 May 2012 04:06:00 GMT http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/justin-tucker/day-in-the-life/ By: <a href='http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/justin-tucker/'>Justin Tucker</a><br /> It&#8217;s still dark outside when my phone&#8217;s alarm wakes me up. Today is Thursday, and for the fourth time this week I&#8217;m up by 0500. I tiredly put on my Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and tie my desert boots as I prepare for another 90 minute session of Ranger Challenge training. A regimental competition, Ranger Challenge recruits only the most physically capable cadets and is an important aspect of Mizzou Army ROTC, because last year we took first place and wholly plan on doing it...<a href="http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/justin-tucker/day-in-the-life/">read more</a> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 03:49:00 GMT Justin Tucker http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/justin-tucker/day-in-the-life/