GH Alum Carly Schroeder Trades Hollywood for the Army!

General Hospital and Port Charles alum, Carly Schroeder (ex-Serena Baldwin) has given up her life in Hollywood for the Army. Schroeder announced her decision on Instagram noting, “For 22 years, I’ve played dress up for a living. As an actress I’ve been kidnapped, gone blind, nearly eaten by lions and murdered on more than one occasion. I tormented Lizzie McGuire’s little brother on the Disney channel, was a dolphin trainer, the first female soccer player on an all boys team and Harrison Ford once rescued me during an intense home invasion.
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That’s exciting and all, but in January I decided to raise my right hand and swear into the United States Army. With a college degree from @callutheran in Criminal Justice, an ASVAB score of 92, and qualifying PFTs… I was accepted into Army #OCS (Officer Candidate School).“


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For 22 years, I’ve played dress up for a living. As an actress I’ve been kidnapped, gone blind, nearly eaten by lions and murdered on more than one occasion. I tormented Lizzie McGuire’s little brother on the Disney channel, was a dolphin trainer, the first female soccer player on an all boys team and Harrison Ford once rescued me during an intense home invasion. . That’s exciting and all, but in January I decided to raise my right hand and swear into the United States Army. With a college degree from @callutheran in Criminal Justice, an ASVAB score of 92, and qualifying PFTs… I was accepted into Army #OCS (Officer Candidate School). . There are three BIG reasons (among many others) why I am taking a break from Hollywood to #goarmy . 1. College opened my eyes to global injustices. But on a more tangible micro level, there is human trafficking occurring within the United States. I’ve written papers, spread awareness and as an Army Officer I intend to learn skills I can later apply when I’m on a team helping these victims. . 2. Serving my country will give my voice more validity. I can better serve and advocate for veterans once I am a part of their community. The military is a family and family always has each others back. . 3. My brother is a Marine and my Papa was a Green Beret… There is no way I am going to let the boys have all the fun. #hooah #actresstoarmy #startedondisneynowimhere 💁🏼‍♀️ . Thank you to my big brothers who teach, encourage and support me. I’ll make you proud. ♥️ @hunter_schroede0372 @claskytac @greenlinetactical @longhighwayhome @garand_thumb @tyler_hughes_ss

A post shared by Carly Schroeder (@carlyfries18) on Feb 13, 2019 at 7:05am PST

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Be respectful of your dog’s limits and don’t push them to exhaustion. If you notice your dog lying down, panting intensely or foaming at the mouth, these are all signs they need to cool down, slow down and possibly turnaround. . Don’t expect your pup to be able to jump off the couch and hike 10 miles with you. Gradually build up the distance and intensity with your pet so they can enjoy the outdoors safely. . Also… If your doge is anything like mine, they can easily get into mischief on a trail. Keeping a small first aid kit on your person can help you doctor any gashes, bites, sprains or burns your fur baby might get. @adventuremedicalkits #hikingwithdogs #adventuremedicalkits Photo: @roaminglost

A post shared by Carly Schroeder (@carlyfries18) on Jan 27, 2019 at 11:07am PST

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The U.S. is estimated to host 37% of child pornography sites. In addition to online exploitation, an estimated 10,000 children are being smuggled across the border to be abused each year. . Human trafficking IN AMERICA is a harsh reality. In addition to supporting local law enforcement, take the time to educate yourself on the indicators, places, and warning signs of trafficking. . Three places that community members have spotted child trafficking situations include gas stations, hotels, and Facebook. . Behavioral Signs: * Child appears scared/resistant to law enforcement * Child lies about his/her age and identity * Child looks to others before answering questions . The National Human Trafficking Hotline (888-373-7888) . This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in more than 200 languages. You can anonymously report a tip. . Be a #dfndr #noexcuses #humantraffickingawarenessmonth

A post shared by Carly Schroeder (@carlyfries18) on Jan 29, 2019 at 5:46am PST

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Welcome to the party 🤙🏼 #fullautofriday Video: @dynamic_defense_inc

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