Soldier Spotlight: Getting to know Sgt. Brandon K. LaForce

By Ms. Sharon L Hartman (SMDC/ARSTRAT)November 24, 2009

LaForce
Sgt. Brandon K. LaForce, a motor transport operator with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., enlisted in the Army in August 2004. The 26-year-old Soldier is married and has ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Name: Sgt. Brandon K. LaForce, motor transport operator, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.

Age: 26

Hometown: Olathe, Kan.

Joined the Army: August 2004

Basic Training: Fort Benning, Ga.

MOS: 88M motor transport operator

Education: One semester remaining until graduating with an associate degree in Telecommunications; nationally registered EMT-Basic

Marital Status: Married to Chrissy for six years

Children: Zach, 7, Caleb, 5, Lilly, 9 months

Activities/Hobbies: Riding motorcycles, Boy Scouting with my son

Favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan

Favorite TV show: Cops

Favorite band: Don't really have a favorite. I listen to all kinds of music.

Favorite thing about the Army: Job security and benefits

What I've learned being a Soldier: Opportunities in the military are limitless. You are never tied down to just one place or doing one thing.

What inspires you to be a Soldier: It's something I've wanted to do since I was a kid.