Lashawn James:
CLASS OF 1987
Forest Trail Junior High SchoolClass of 1987
Park forest, IL
American InterContinental UniversityClass of 2008
Hoffman estates, IL
DeVry Institute of TechnologyClass of 1995
Chicago, IL
Rich East Campus High SchoolClass of 1991
Park forest, IL
Rich Central High SchoolClass of 1991
Olympia fields, IL
Lashawn's Story
Life
After High School I enlisted in the Army Reserves. I am now four years out for retiring from the Army Reserves. I can't believe that it has been almost 20 years in the reserves. Boy, how time flies. I also attended DeVry University. I currently live in Indianapolis. I have two beautiful girls Mya and MyKala . I currently work for the Department of Defense in Indianapolis, IN
College
I attended DeVry Institute from 1992-1995. I studied Computer Information Science. It was a little challeging sometime but with the grace of God I endured.I have just completed my Associates Degree from AIU. Currently working on my Bachelors in Human Resources
Workplace
I started off working at an Art Gallery accountable for various kinds of artwork and dealing with different well known artist. I worked with art for about 5 years. I then worked at the county hospital in Indianapolis Indiana. Then I moved to Colorado Springs and worked as a civilian contractor on Fort Carson issuing DD214's to National Guard and Reserve Soldiers going home. I worked for the department of defense as a government employee. I dealt with Soldier whom have gotten injured in the military where it be overseas or here in the United States. My job got a little emotional and stressfull sometimes but I enjoyed...Expand for more
it. Now back in Indianapolis, I work for the United States Army Reserve Command. I work as a military technician for my reserve unit. I like it. I enjoy the flexibility.
Military
I joined the Army Reserves during January of Senior Year. I left for Basic Training July of 1991. I attended basic training and AIT at Fort Jackson South Carolina. At first, I thought what the hell did I get into. I thought I was dreaming. Then as time progressed I realize that it was for real. I admit those first couple of weeks I cried all the time in my bunk. Also being from the Chicago area didn't help matters. The drill sergeant did not like anyone from Chicago, New York, or California. They would always crack jokes on us. This made the nine weeks of training even harder. After the first 4 weeks it became easier to me.
With the Reserves I have been to numerous installations and done alot of things. My most recent indevers took me to South Korea for a few weeks. That was very interesting. It was amazing to me to see another way of life and culture. I know now what it is like to be a foreigner in a different country, being able to read signs and menus. I enjoyed the shopping though.
It has been 18 years since I attended basic training. I can tell you that it changed my whole attitude.
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