By Jennifer Ballou | Observer Contributor
When it comes to the military, most people think of jobs like radio tech, engineer, or mechanic. For Alan Knesek, his job was something completely different: a photojournalist.
Now 35, Knesek’s career with the Army Reserves began after Christmas his senior year of high school. “I didn’t know what to do,” he said. “So, I followed in my father’s footsteps. He was a Lieutenant Colonel when he retired.” Since he was under 18, he had to get waivers signed by his parents allowing him to join the Reserves. Knesek spent the first four months doing drill, all while finishing and graduating from high school.