Near the end of a student’s time in high school, the question of what will they do in the future comes into play. While some will continue on to college, others choose the various branches of the armed forces. While it usually is for the federal armed forces, others choose private military corporations instead. Junior Jeremy Woolever is one of those people considering this occupation.

Q: Even though you still have a lot to consider about whether or not you are doing it, but why would you consider private military in the first place?

A: I am a very versatile person. I learn things quickly and I do things quickly. I am also good at physical tasks like lifting or shooting. I hit a quarter from 100 meters away with a bolt action so that was nice.

Q: What has influenced you to do it?

A: My father for sure. He was in the military and did some contracting too.

Q: Why have you chosen contracting over the country’s armed forces or the reserves?

A: Neither of those pay enough to benefit my family at the moment. It wouldn’t change the situation enough to benefit anybody.

A: I have been interested in Academy, previously known as Blackwater. They had to change their name after supposedly a group of contractors slaughtered a group of civilians. In truth, a group of US soldiers reported that their was a legitimate firefight. The Afghani news mucked it up though.

Q: What kind of experience do you have with weaponry?

A: I have been on a firing range more times than I can count. Also, both sides of my family refurbish weapons and I have gotten a few of those. I have had time to familiarize myself with weapons and how they work and the protocols to follow while using them and how to repair them if they jam or if a certain part breaks down.

Q: What branches of the military have your families served in?

A: Some of them have served in the marines and I think that two people on my mom’s side were in the army and they both fought on D-Day. They both did the exact same thing, they crawled through barbed wire to get to the wounded as medics. Only one of them got a Purple Heart, which is ridiculous.