Actor Joseph Momodu has disclosed his enlistment into the United States Army after successfully completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri….
Actor Joseph Momodu has disclosed his enlistment into the United States Army after successfully completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
The actor disclosed the development in a post on his Instagram page on Friday, June 26, revealing that his absence from social media over the past 10 weeks was due to the intensive military training.
“From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits,” he wrote.
Reflecting on the demanding training, Momodu described the experience as one that tested his physical and mental endurance.
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“Ten weeks of being incommunicado. Ten weeks of learning to find comfort in discomfort,” he said.
He announced that he is now officially serving as Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu with the 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3-10, 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
“Today, it is official: Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu, United States Army @usarmy, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3-10, 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri,” he wrote.
Momodu said the journey to becoming a soldier was marked by physical exhaustion, emotional strain and constant challenges.
“This particular one was forged through tears, fear of failure, resilience, endless days, short nights, fatigue, rain, and the scorching sun.”
He added: “There were moments of doubt and times I questioned myself, ‘who sent me a message?’ But I never lost sight of the finish line. We trained tirelessly, were broken down and rebuilt.”
Describing the transformation, the actor said: “I went to sleep a civilian and woke up a soldier.”
Momodu also dedicated the achievement to the memory of his late father, who served in the Nigeria Police Force, saying his enlistment was a continuation of his father’s legacy.
“On April 12, 2026, I honoured my late father in a historic way. 20 years after his passing, I picked up the baton where he left off in the Nigerian Police Force and carried it forward by getting enlisted into the United States Army,” he wrote.
The actor said he passed the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) examination on his first attempt and completed the military training without setbacks.
Expressing gratitude, he dedicated the achievement to God, his late father and the Royal Family of Oba Momodu II of the Avyuele Clan in Agbede, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.
“I dedicate this achievement first to God Almighty for the grace to pass my ASVAB on the first attempt and successfully complete Basic Combat Training. Secondly, to my late father, whose legacy I proudly uphold. And finally, to the Royal Family of Oba Momodu II, the Avyuele Clan, Agbede, Etsako West, Edo State.
“Special appreciation to @akeemogara for expertly managing my social media throughout this journey, and to the US Army Recruiting Station, Burbank, California, for making the transition seamless,” he concluded.
