Raymond resident ready to launch military career in U.S. Army

By Ed Pierce

Cameron Wescott of Raymond, 18, is a 2021
graduate of Windham High School who has 
enlisted in the U.S. Army. He will attend
boot camp and receive job training at
Fort Benning, Georgia.
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When you’re young, one of the most significant decisions you can make is choosing a career that is not only interesting but offers room for advancement and exceptional benefits. Cameron Westcott of Raymond has chosen his career path and that is military service in the U.S. Army.

Wescott, 18, is a 2021 graduate of Windham High School and enlisted in the Army earlier this year. He’s on his way to Fort Benning, Georgia for boot camp and job training and Wescott says that he couldn’t be happier.

“The Army has always had my attention,” Wescott said. “Growing up, a good friend of mine’s father was serving in the U.S. Army, and this is something that I always wanted to do.”

The son of Jennifer Wescott of Raymond, Cameron will train to become a cavalry scout in the Army and he’s eager to get started.

“I looked at the infantry and it seemed a little basic to me,” Wescott said. “As a cavalry scout, I will learn to repair and drive vehicles and the job seems much more important in my eyes.”

He will arrive in Georgia as an E-2, Private First Class and hopes to draw an assignment to serve in either Germany or South Korea.

“Those are places I’d really like to see,” he said. “I’ve always liked the German language and wanted to visit there. The same thing for South Korea. Either one of those places would be great for me.”

According to Wescott, his family is very supportive of his decision to enlist in the Army.

“They are happy for me, a little bit nervous, but very excited,” he said. “A couple of my close friends who are now in college have told me that they thought serving in the military would be a good idea.”

Throughout high school, Wescott worked at McDonald’s, but was also in Drama Club during his freshman year at Windham High School.

“I’m into fitness and like to run a lot,” he said. “I also enjoy hiking, climbing and the mountains.”

Once he decided to enlist, Wescott said his mindset is to make the Army his career.

“I thought this if I was going to do this, I needed to be in all the way,” he said.

He’s aware that military service is not for everyone and requires devotion to the nation and following strict rules.

“Some of the things that will make me a great soldier are my ability to follow directions and I can adapt to any situation that could arise,” Wescott said. “I’m also pretty good at making friends too.”

Of all of the things he’s looking forward to learning about in the U.S. Army, Wescott says leadership is at the forefront for him.

“I want to learn how to be a leader and push people to do their very best,” he said. “I’m also eager to push myself father than I’ve ever been before.”

Wescott will be in training for 26 weeks in Georgia before drawing a permanent assignment in the Army. <