This chapter delves into the challenges faced by new military recruits regarding career assignments, contrasting initial aspirations with the reality of unexpected roles. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, it highlights the often-limited influence recruits have over their roles while emphasizing the infantryman identity as a common thread. The narrative also shares vivid experiences from training to deployment, illustrating the complexities of military life, camaraderie, and humorous moments during preparation for missions.