AMCOM employee serves in dual intel role as Soldier, civilian

As a third generation service member, joining the military was never really a question for Staff Sgt. Jordan Summers — he knew he wanted to serve his country.

However, after moving around the globe during his childhood, he chose the National Guard because it offered the best of both worlds — service and stability — allowing him to serve as both a Soldier and an Army civilian.

“My dad was active duty for 22 years,” he said. “I grew up moving around; I lived in Europe twice, as well as every single time zone in the United States, so military service just came second nature to me. I joined the National Guard a year almost to the day after my dad retired.”

More than 13 years later, Summers stands by his choice. He is a member of the Alabama National Guard, currently deployed to Kuwait with the 441st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion. In 2018, he accepted a position with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command. In both of his roles, Summers is an intelligence analyst.