Rooted in heritage: How Hispanic values shaped my military service and leadership journey
September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
My name is Sgt. Maj. Jose A. Banks. I was born in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. As a kid, while others dreamed of becoming baseball stars or doctors, I was fixated on military life. Discipline, selfless service, and brotherhood were among the values that stood out, and I wanted to be part of that. At the age of eight, I even attempted a daring mission: convincing my parents to e . . .
My name is Sgt. Maj. Jose A. Banks. I was born in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. As a kid, while others dreamed of becoming baseball stars or doctors, I was fixated on military life. Discipline, selfless service, and brotherhood were among the values that stood out, and I wanted to be part of that. At the age of eight, I even attempted a daring mission: convincing my parents to e . . .