 My son was a year old when I joined the Vermont Army National Guard. I'm Sergeant First Class Amber Kilburn with the Vermont Army National Guard. Being such a young mom, you know, I was barely 21 years old and I had this second family to help me grow and not just become a better soldier but a better mom. So my son is 13 years old now. It's such a great feeling to be a part of something bigger than you and my son is learning that.