The Calling (film series)/Rickie

by United States Army

THE
CALLING

Rickie Plaisir

Back in Haiti, I used to walk miles down unpaved roads to school every day. So when my family had the opportunity to move to Florida, it opened my eyes to a new world, a world that I would one day want to defend.

RICKIE

Rickie Plaisir

Being a first-generation immigrant, I was amazed by what was normal in the U.S. Simple things like well-kept grass and smooth roads were a huge deal. Seeing my parents succeed in this world was humbling, showing me that hard work and determination goes far. I didn't realize how far it would eventually get me.

JUNIOR RESERVE
OFFICER TRAINING CORPS

Rickie Plaisir

I initially joined Junior ROTC to get out of gym class, but it was much different than I expected. It was actually more physically demanding and disciplined than gym, and I even had to wear a uniform.

But something about it was more interesting. It was empowering to feel like a part of a team, and I started taking it more seriously than I ever expected.

But it was one day, during a 9/11 ceremony, I started seeing the Army in a new light. Over three thousand students lined the walls and the balconies of my school. My whole community was there, including firefighters and service members from every military branch. The silent show of respect for this country was deafening.

I was now determined to defend this nation that I called home, to not only be a citizen but a Soldier as well.

PlaisirU.S. Army

Rickie Plaisir

I am U.S. Army First Lieutenant Rickie Plaisir, and I answered my calling.

What calls you?

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