Noah Irvin – Marine Corps

Eagle Eye: When and why did you decide to join the military?

Noah Irvin: “The military is something I have always wanted to do.”

EE: Why did you choose the branch of the military you are in?

NI: “I chose the Marine Corps because I knew that they were the toughest branch and would make me into the man I wanted to become.”

EE: Tell us a little bit about your basic training experience.

NI:”[My training is] so far so good! I’ve met a lot of really cool guys and done a lot of really cool things! We’ve done a lot of shooting and a lot of hiking.”

EE: What has been the most difficult part of basic training?”

NI: For me, the hardest part is eating MRE’s every day.”

EE: What advice would you give for students thinking of joining the military?

NI: “Do it. It is a great way to start off your adult life and will set you up for success! You will also make tons of life long friends.”

EE: What are your future goals? What specific job in your branch do you hope to do?

NI: “My goals are to become a Sergeant in my first enlistment. I’m a security guard so I hope to see a lot of cool places.”

EE: Anything else you’d like to add?

NI: “I’m really excited to be doing what I’m doing and I feel that I’m doing what I’m meant to do.”