Sgt. Kyler J. Colgrove salutes during the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command's Sergeant Audie Murphy Club board in early January. Colgrove, who was inducted into the prestigious club for noncommissioned officers...

Name: Sgt. Kyler J. Colgrove, team leader, 2nd Squadron, Company A, 53rd Signal Battalion, Fort Detrick, Md.

Age: 25

Hometown: Galena, Kan.

Joined the Army: August 2009

Basic Training Location: Fort Benning, Ga.

MOS: 25S1C -- satellite systems network coordinator

Education: 105 hours toward a bachelor's degree in computer science

Marital Status: Married

Children: Two

Activities/Hobbies: Reading, playing and watching sports, and spending time with family

Favorite movie: Star Wars

Favorite TV show: The Ultimate Fighter

Favorite band: Breaking Benjamin

Favorite thing about the Army: Those who put in extra effort reap the benefits of a job well done

What I've learned being a Soldier: Leadership, teamwork and communication skills

What inspires you to be a Soldier: To serve my country and do something above and beyond a normal job

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