The beginning of a new journey
Building unit morale is a task that Staff Sgt. Nathanael Rivera (middle) brings upon himself. During previous deployments he was known for boosting morale by playing his guitar. “I enjoy playing the guitar for myself, to learn, and for the Soldiers to relieve stress,” said Rivera. “This time I brought a different instrument to make it more interesting and less mundane for the Soldiers.” Along with his Army issued equipment Rivera will travel with his cuatro guitar, which is the national instrument of Puerto Rico, on September 28 at Luis Muñoz Marin Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.