My name is Michael Raines; Specialist in the Maryland Army National Guard. I enlisted as a High School Senior in 2015 in an effort to not only better myself but my community. The price tags put on my military benefits by my recruiter (roughly $10,000/5,000 a semester) were exorbitantly incorrect and I was not "easily and readily available to pay for a state school with pretty much zero debt"; once again, as ascribed by the previously mentioned recruiter. I refuse to stand by while misinformation is so blatantly and purposefully disseminated to young high school seniors like I was; especially those from low-income families whose biggest fear is a dollar sign following by several zeroes. I aim to be the change I want to see in the world. I aim for information, true patriotism to my fellow Americans, transparency, and honesty from the nation we feel the need to serve.
