I served in the Republic of Korea Army as an infantryman for 21 months, from 2016 to 2017. I was stationed along the front-line Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) where I participated in various operations. My primary duty was serving at a Guard Post (GP) inside the DMZ and monitoring North Korean military activity. In addition to standard-issue individual weapons, I operated several crew-served weapons, including the M2 Browning heavy machine gun and the Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher. I served as a grenadier for approximately one year and as a squad leader for the remainder of my service. I have continued to maintain my cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance through regular training, so I do not expect my physical condition to be an issue when serving as an infantryman in Ukraine. However, my English is not yet very strong. I can handle basic communication and generally understand spoken English, but speaking is still my weakest area. Despite this, I continue to study and practice regularly to improve my communication skills.