We had the good fortune of connecting with Brian Kwon and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brian, how does your business help the community?
As an Army Recruiting Executive Officer, I help manage, coordinate, and supervise various recruiting events and functions. Our mission is to recruit and help talented, dedicated, and highly motivated individuals to join the world’s greatest Army.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am most proud of being a US Army Solider and Officer. I’ve had the honor to lead US Army Soldiers through various different training exercises during my time at FT Bliss, TX. I got to where I am today following my graduation from West Point in 2019, training in Oklahoma, FT Bliss, TX and then finally to San Diego. Life has its various challenges but through each challenge I always reminded myself that life would not be fun without these challenges. It’ll soon pass and the challenge will be overcome. Having that mindset allows me to detach emotions from the challenge and overcome it.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
In San Diego, I’d be remiss to not take a friend to Pacific Beach. That would be the main place to hangout, eat, drink and have a good time. The various hikes throughout San Diego would also be must do’s along with all the beautiful golf to be played. Ocean Beach and Mission Beach are also prime locations to hang out for the day.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to shoutout my family, especially my parents and my auntie Debra. Auntie Debra was exceptionally influential in my early development, teaching me about morals, manners, and various life skills. I would also like to shoutout all my great mentors and friends I’ve made through my years at the United States Military Academy, West Point and at UC Irvine.

Website: https://recruiting.army.mil/6thbde/6kbn/

Instagram: @1lt_brian_kwon

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-k-500306b4

Image Credits
Legacy Studios

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