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All American Bowl Week

Mirdalys Herrera — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:02:00 GMT

By: Mirdalys Herrera
Yesterday was the Awards dinner for this year's All American participants. Honestly, I can say it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I met so many inspiring soldiers, got to share the room with medal of honor recipients, the vice chief of staff, commanding general of cadet command, among others. I had an amazing conversation with the chaplain of accessions command, which gave me so much motivation and high hopes for the future. There were times when I felt like an interviewer...read more

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Mirdalys Herrera — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:43:00 GMT

By: Mirdalys Herrera
I guess this is where I start. I am in San Antonio, Texas right now participating in the All America Bowl, which is very exciting. I am going to be singing the National Anthem at the game and at the dinner. I have met several members of the Army and the experience has been amazing. Among them are my brigade commander, whom I met yesterday and General Petrenko, whom I met today. One of the first things I said was that I hope to have his rank someday. It is exciting to meet so many people I...read more