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Student Veteran Profile: Voss Purkey

This image depicts TAMU-CC student veteran Voss Purkey in uniform, and holding an adorable puppy.Branch, Years Served, & Job in the Military:
Army Active Duty and Reserves, 8 years, 35M Human Intelligence Collector

Service History:
Attended Basic Training in 2017 and AIT in 2018. After all my training assignments completed I got stationed in Fort Campbell, KY and swiftly deployed overseas right out the gate. I served as a debriefer and intelligence reporter as part of infantry patrols in our area of operations. I then was moved to a different assignment interrogating ISIS fighters. I returned home to my wife and a new baby. I served multiple qualifying training assignments and events in various states and locations. I became a Sergeant quickly and then let Active service in 2022.

Deployments and/or Activations:
Operation Inherent Resolve - Syria & Iraq.

Favorite Military Memory:
Lots of crazy memories like riding helicopters, attending other specialty schools. A lot having to do with the people and operations. One of the simpler memories was just watching rabbits run around in the dark overseas.

Current Degree Plans & Academic Goals:
Currently finishing my degree in Computer Science. I am going straight into the workforce immediately and work as a Network Engineer, SOC Analyst, or Developer Security Operations Engineer. After I transition I hope to pursue a Master's degree in Cyber Security or Linguistics.