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By Spc. Scott Raper, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Spc. James Farris, 223rd Military Police Co.
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Spc. James Farris of the 223rd Military Police Company remembers the National Guard from his childhood. As a kid, he said he remembers Guardsmen coming to the aid of flood victims and other natural disasters. Farris joined for the state missions to assist and support his fellow Kentuckians.
“Now I want to be that guy, to come help my neighbors,” he said.
Farris said he loves interacting with locals and recognizes the quality treatment and respect he receives as a member of the Kentucky National Guard. Farris continues to see the changes in attitudes and confidence gained through his service as a Citizen Soldier.
“The Kentucky National Guard has made me realize more of what I can do and can be, not what I can’t. It’s made me step up to challenges I never thought were possible. Now I realize what is possible and I do it,” said Farris.