By Matt Browning
While Augusta’s Gabe Kohls has not had to deal with many hardships from his dad being involved in the military, he certainly has had to learn how to be disciplined and regimented.
“I am fortunate enough to have not had to deal with an active duty life where you move around a lot,” Kohls said. “But I have been able to learn the discipline and work ethic from the military that has allowed me to excel in both school and In my life.”
Paying attention to detail and accomplishing all of the small things were significant in the Kohls household.
“The more difficult memories that I have is when I forgot to clean my room once,” Kohls said. “My dad is super big on being big in the little things and when I didn’t keep up my word and didn’t pay attention to detail I was in huge trouble.”
The way he was raised has led Kohls to want to follow in his father’s footsteps.
“I have been raised with all the morals and discipline for the military, so I’m right at home when I get into a military environment,” Kohls said.
Rather than turning away from it, Kohls recommends military kids to embrace the discipline and regiments. “You’re going to have to deal with more strict discipline than other kids but in the end, it will truly make you a better person,” Kohls said. “Keep your eyes and ears open and learn as much as you can.”
