'Atypical Soldier' Learns From Experiences
Veteran Cory Isaacs, 49, of Abilene, Texas, describes himself as an atypical soldier. The Texas lawyer served later in life and had no desire to become an officer or move up the ranks. “I wanted to do my part and be a combat soldier,” he said. Isaacs enlisted in 2010 and for four years, he served as an infantryman. He completed his training at Fort Benning in Georgia, before he was sta...