Written by Christina L.
Myers
Columbia
Recruiting Battalion
He wanted a career in law enforcement
and he thought joining the Army Reserve would be a strong resume builder to help
him become a police officer. “Little did
I know, I would end up enjoying the Army so much that I would want to continue
with it on a full time basis,” said Sgt. 1st Class Reid Biswell, a 12-year Army
veteran. What was initially intended to help
jump-start his law enforcement career, has now led him to a thriving career in
the Army Reserve and ultimately Army recruiting.
Though Biswell did not join the Army
specifically to be a recruiter, he soon discovered he liked the job. “My first job in the Army was as a Unit
Supply Specialist and recruiting was not something I foresaw myself doing,” he
said. However, he said he found a knack for recruiting and ten years later is still
proud to serve.
“Recruiting
is one of my favorite things to do in the Army,” said Biswell. Speaking with young people and helping to
influence their lives one direction or another is what Biswell admires most
about his job. “It gives me a lot of
pride and joy to be able to sort of put my stamp on what they are going to do
with their future,” said Biswell. “I can
afford them the opportunity to take advantage of what the Army can offer them.”
Biswell’s recruiting journey began
with the New England Recruiting Battalion.
He currently serves with the Augusta Recruiting Center for the Columbia
Recruiting Battalion. Col. Standish and
Command Sgt. Maj. King recognized Biswell recently for his dedication to
recruitment during the Columbia Recruiting Battalion’s Annual Training
Conference.
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