Central Florida teen sworn into Army by astronaut on International Space Station – WESH 2 Orlando

A Central Florida high school student is part of military history after she was given her oath by an astronaut on the International Space Station.Linsey Alexander is a teenager with a big future ahead of her and ready to make history. She was one of a thousand or so military recruits who were sworn in from 150 places all around the country.The oath was given by Col. Andrew Morgan, an astronaut on the International Space Station.Alexander submitted a question that was read to Col. Morgan from the space center in Houston."In what ways did you overcome obstacles, so we as future soldiers can take those lessons with us into our careers?" she asked.The answer she got from Morgan was: Don't quit."I can't stress that enough. Things that are worth doing are difficult," Morgan said. "That's always a good motto to follow, no matter what you're doing.You should never give up, if it's something you really want to do," Alexander said.Even though she was sworn in from space, Alexander told WESH 2's Dave McDaniel her desired assignment is closer to the ground. She will become an Army paratrooper, jumping out of planes. She'll make her first jump as soon as she's 18.

A Central Florida high school student is part of military history after she was given her oath by an astronaut on the International Space Station.

Linsey Alexander is a teenager with a big future ahead of her and ready to make history. She was one of a thousand or so military recruits who were sworn in from 150 places all around the country.

The oath was given by Col. Andrew Morgan, an astronaut on the International Space Station.

Alexander submitted a question that was read to Col. Morgan from the space center in Houston.

"In what ways did you overcome obstacles, so we as future soldiers can take those lessons with us into our careers?" she asked.

The answer she got from Morgan was: Don't quit.

"I can't stress that enough. Things that are worth doing are difficult," Morgan said.

"That's always a good motto to follow, no matter what you're doing.You should never give up, if it's something you really want to do," Alexander said.

Even though she was sworn in from space, Alexander told WESH 2's Dave McDaniel her desired assignment is closer to the ground. She will become an Army paratrooper, jumping out of planes. She'll make her first jump as soon as she's 18.

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