Lance Cpl. Robert Walker, a Peoria, Ill., native, graduated from college at the age of 30 with a degree in radio and television production and another degree in photojournalism. Due to the lack of jobs in the civilian sector, and having crossed off almost everything on his “to do” list, Walker looked into joining the military.
“When I originally talked to the recruiter I wanted to do combat photography,” said the 32-year-old administrative clerk. “Unfortunately the [Military Occupational Specialty] was closed and I wanted to ship out to boot camp as soon as possible. I knew administration like the back of my hand from the years I worked at a hospital.”
Walker was hired full time at a hospital in Illinois right after high school and saw it as a good opportunity to work and save money for college. Once in college he joined the fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon, boasting the Greek letters on his ankle.
“That’s where I learned to clean so well,” said Walker smiling. “We always had to clean up the house after the weekend of partying.”
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