Profile of Ag Ed Student and Soldier, Specialist Aaron Briscoe
Home and Family: Specialist Briscoe lives near the Cairo/Moberly area, in the northeast corner of Randolph County. His parents are Mickey and Teresa Briscoe. He also has a younger sister, Mindy Briscoe. His parents have been agricultural education teachers for the majority of their professional careers. Both have experienced great successes with their respective FFA chapters in addition to the rewards of educating students in the classroom.
Aaron's sister, Mindy, is currently attending the University of Missouri where she is aspiring to become a veterinarian. The family has a diversified farm of about 580 acres. Row cropping, hay and raising cattle and pigs keep the family occupied very effectively. Their interest lies with show pigs and have been raising quality Chester Whites and Hampshires for nearly 15 years. When they are not at "work", the family farm provides more than enough to keep everyone from getting bored.
Army MOS: 68W – Combat Medic. Normally assigned to the 1438th Multi-Role Bridge Company in Macon, Mo. This is SPC Briscoe's first deployment. Because of his agricultural background, SPC Briscoe also performs as an agricultural mission specialist. He has specifically worked diligently to design net houses to protect seedlings from the direct Afghanistan sun.
Civilian Job: At home SPC Briscoe is a full-time student, at the University of Missouri, pursuing an agricultural education degree, with plans to become an agricultural teacher. While at school he works at the University Greenhouse facilities.
Spare Time/Hobbies: He is an avid runner and a beginning tri-athlete. SPC Briscoe enjoys the thrill of endurance races and likes seeing how hard he can push himself. He also likes to tinker on old tractors and just about anything else he might stumble across around the farm.
Message for back home: Facing the challenges here can sometimes be a daunting task, which we all deal with in a different way. For me, the support of my family keeps me fueled and ready for each new day. I love them very much and anxiously await getting back once my job here is finished. I would like to tell Cathy that it would take a lifetime to explain how much I love her. Finally, thank you to everyone whose thoughts and prayers are with us every day.
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Source: 935th ADT News