Soldier Spotlight: Getting to know Staff Sgt. Jason P. Pitre

By SFC Christopher L. Barber (Detachment C, 1st Space Company)November 9, 2011

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Staff Sgt. Jason P. Pitre, an operations sergeant in Osan Air Base, South Korea, joined the Army in March 1997. Pitre is with Company C, 1st Space Company, 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Force... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Name: Staff Sgt. Jason P. Pitre, operations sergeant, Company C, 1st Space Company, 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Osan Air Base, South Korea

Age: 36

Hometown: Copperas Cove, Texas

Joined the Army: March 1997

Basic Training Location: Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

MOS: 14J -- Early warning system operator

Education: Associate degree

Marital Status: Engaged

Children: Two

Activities/Hobbies: Soccer, read books

Favorite movie: Interview with a Vampire

Favorite TV show: NCIS

Favorite band: Don't have one

Favorite thing about the Army: Becoming a family with the Soldiers and leader you work with.

What I've learned being a Soldier: That everyone can depend on each other for anything.

What inspires you to be a Soldier: No matter what happens, you still have people to look up to and have a good working relationship with.