REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama -- One Soldier's journey leads him from a Rocky Mountain high to the edge of space.
Spc. Christopher Trujillo, C Company, 53rd Signal Battalion satellite network coordinator, supports and assists in troubleshooting with terminals for tactical ground mobile forces and Navy ships that need crucial communication services obtained by satellites.
Trujillo joined the joined the Army Oct. 6, 2014, from the recruiting center in Thornton, Colorado, and attended Basic Training at for Fort Jackson, South Carolina. After graduation, he spent the next 11 months at Fort Gordon, Georgia, training to operate strategic terminals. Trujillo was then selected to attend the Satellite Network Coordinator Course. Upon graduation he went to his first duty station serving with C Company, 53rd Signal Battalion, in Landstuhl, Germany, in December 2015.
"I consider myself very privileged to become part of such a highly knowledgeable, skilled, and very select few, with a very important mission as my first duty station in the Army," Trujillo said.
He then talked about what he does for his unit and the Army.
"As a specialist in the unit, one of my prime missions is to provide unprecedented customer service to our users, both Department of Defense and our foreign partners, alike," Trujillo said. "I assist with standard accesses and de-accesses, along with assisting to troubleshoot with strategic earth terminals, our tactical ground mobile forces and even our Navy ships that need crucial communication services that are obtained by satellites."
He also talked about what he likes about his battalion.
"I like the mission set that is associated with the position," Trujillo said. "I enjoy being the communication between the higher level agencies and our users. We provide necessary support services, at all times, to our users. If any of the users encounter a problem or issue, they can count on us to provide the support in the resolution."
He also talked about how his past experiences helped him get to where he is now.
"Like anywhere in the military, being a responsible Soldier is a feature that is welcomed anywhere," Trujillo said.
Trujillo discussed what has been his biggest influences and what advice he would give to new Soldiers.
"My number one influence in life would be my father," Trujillo said. "He has done the best job I could have asked for in being a role model and mentor in life. As for in the Army, I would like to say my team leader, Sgt. Kendle Kelley, has taught me almost everything I know about the Army and the operational side of my military occupational specialty.
"The advice I would give to a new Soldier is: be 15 minutes early to every appointment given," he added. "Also, you can never be too prepared; you would rather have it and not need it then not have it and need it."
Trujillo also talked about the excitement of living and serving in Germany.
"The lifestyle is so much different than what I am used to back in the states," he said. "It is an experience I will definitely not forget. The hiking and the outdoors are really enjoyable. I am also enjoying the sightseeing in traveling while in Europe.
"I am always ready for a new adventure and experience," Trujillo added. "I am looking forward to what my future has to offer and the adventures I will experience."
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