Scott French

Scott French, born on May 5, 1961, served in the United States Army for 6 years total.

Rank/Position: Specialist Fourth Class (E-4).

Stationed/Deployed: Baumholder, West Germany.

Scott shared that he came from a military family. His mother and father served in the Army, along with his uncle, brother, and stepbrother. His family's military background was what inspired him to join.

His role during his service was working as a sniper and administrative clerk.

When asked if he remembered his first day of service or boot camp and what it was like, Scott wrote, "May 28, 1980," describing the experience as being tense and on the edge of war.

Scott did not report serving during any specific wars or major conflicts.

During his time in the Army, Scott traveled all over Europe. When asked about his favorite place he visited, he named Spain.

One of Scott's proudest memories from his time in the military was completing his service and receiving an honorable discharge.

Scott shared a funny memory from his time in the Army, mentioning that he tricked people into doing really stupid things.

When asked if he made lifelong friends while serving or if anyone stood out most in his memory, Scott answered no.

Scott mentioned that dealing with other people was the most challenging part of his military service. When asked what he learned in the military that still guides him today, his answer was "Everything."

Words of advice or encouragement for today's service members: "Stick to it the best you can."