'It was a rush. It really tested the captains of the team and like how we were as motivators and leaders.'

The Ellington football team had a valuable experience in leadership, accountability, and physical and mental fitness when it visited Camp Nett.

Connecticut Army National Guard Ellington Public Schools Athletics

#motomonday

Its MOS MONDAY!🔥🇺🇸 Learn More about CT ARMY National Guard Job Opportunities @ nationalguard.com/ct

Thinking about joining the Connecticut Army National Guard?  
 
You aren't alone...and after joining you never will be. 
 
When you sign up you become a member of a team. 
 
In-fact, there are hundreds of people like you who become members of Connecticut's Home Team every year!

I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. 
 
I am an American Soldier. 
 
Interested in joining Connecticut's Home Team? What are you waiting for?! Do it! 
 
📸 by Spc. Matthew Lucibello 
 
#tacticaltuesday #connecticutnationalguard  
#connecticutshometeam #ctarmy

#GOCTARMYGUARD

💫ACFT CHALLENGE❕
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Let us know how you do in the comments section! 👇Like and share for more challenges like this❕
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DM us the words “SERVE” to begin your journey with the CT ARMY GUARD today!🇺🇸
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#ACFT #usarmywarriorfitnessteam #FitnessFriday

Pugle Sticks are back!🥊
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Learn basic combat skills (Jiu Jutsu, Wrestling, Kick Boxing, etc..) in Basic Combat Training!
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DM us the word “SERVE” to get you started today!
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#puglesticks #Warrior #Soldier #Combat #ThrowbackThursday #America #GuardiansofFreedom

🚁 💨 Always ready to fly!

Drop 💯 if you agree!
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Sometimes the only thing thats holding you back from achieving everything beyond your greatest dreams... is you.
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Go out there today and start the week right! Do everything you can to be 1 percent better everyday!

#Motivationmondays

💥Soldier Stories💥
I had no desire to follow in my father’s footsteps but instead I wanted to carve out my own path,” said Davis. My father was Artillery; my brother was Aviation; I wanted to be Signal.”

📚 SOLDIER STORIES 📖
 
Today, we would like to share Staff Sgt. Joseph Potter’s story.
 
“Being the oldest of seven kids, our parents had trouble sending us to school,” said Potter. “I utilized the tuition waiver to go to school.”

📚 SOLDIER STORIES 📖

This is Staff Sgt. Stephanie Gilbertie’s Story.
 
Gilbertie joined the Connecticut Army National Guard on March 19th, 2010, enlisting as a 31B, Military Police.  She was 20 years old, then a sophomore at Tunxis Community College, Studying criminal justice.

📚 SOLDIER STORIES 📖
 
Today, we would like to share Staff Sgt. Joseph Potter’s story.
 
Potter joined Connecticut’s Home Team right out of high school with dreams of kick starting his career as a civilian police officer.
 
“Always wanted to be a police officer,” said Potter.

📚 SOLDIER STORIES 📖 
  
Todas we would like to spotlight Staff Sgt. Calista Knight, our UCONN recruiter! 
  
Knight, originally from Tennga, Georgia, joined the Florida Army National Guard in 2007 and became a member of the Connecticut Army National Guard in 2012.

💥MOSMonday💥
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Master the art of food preparation! Be apart of a team. Learn the basics of dietetics and nutrition to achieve the highest performance!
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DM us the words “SERVE” to connect with a recriuter today!

Ask about the 2️⃣0️⃣k bonus for enlisting in this MOS!

Running into the weekend like🏃
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Watch as our CBRN response team perform a CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear and Explosive) evacuation exercise. Always ready to serve at a moments notice. ☢️ 💪
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P.C.🎥Spc Matthew Lucibello
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#Alwaysprepared #GOCTGUARD

The Connecticut Army National Guard is hiring! Check out the great opportunities to learn new skills and serve your country today at bit.ly/36e9YaT