By Spc. Apolonia L. Gaspar

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Whether it’s how to throw a ball, ride a bike, shave or tie a tie, the lessons a father teaches can last a lifetime. Army Pvt. Adam G. Lamont, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) specialist and native of Detroit, enlisted in the Army and was given the opportunity to learn from and follow his father’s footsteps.

Adam’s father, Sgt. 1st Class Albert E. Lamont, a CBRN specialist from Detroit, serves in the same military occupational specialty as his son. They have the unique opportunity to serve together at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

“I am very influenced by my father ever since I was a little kid,” Adam said. “It was when he was first getting deployed that I realized how proud me and my family were and I wanted that same thing for my family.”

Together in South Korea

Adam joined the Army in July 2017 and was proud to uphold the honor his father, who has served since 1992, has been bringing to his family. However, he never imagined serving a one-year tour in Korea together.

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Adam said it’s a good experience and a lucky one to come into the Army having guidance and mentorship not just from a leader in your unit, but from your own dad.

“To have my first duty station with my dad is pretty cool,” he said. “To have someone to guide me and be there for me means a lot, and not a lot of people get to experience that.”

Although Albert has served multiple deployments and has experienced family separations and sacrifices, Adam joined the Army knowing he will have to face the same challenges.

“I didn’t expect for [Adam] to come to Korea, this was actually the first Christmas while overseas that I got to experience not alone, but with my son,” Albert said. “We got our care package sent from our family and we got to open it together, which makes this experience a lot easier for the both of us.”

Dad Mentors and Motivates

Albert plays an important role of guiding, mentoring, and motivating Adam with every chance he can get.

“It was during my best warrior competition that I realized how much harder I push myself with the help of my dad,” Adam said. “I was at the halfway point of my 12-mile ruck march when I saw him in full kit waiting for me to catch up. Every time I started slowing down, he would motivate me to push harder and I know the reason why I finished with such great time was because of him.”

The father-and-son duo take advantage of being in South Korea together by always spending time together, whether it be during sightseeing on the weekends or staying home and having lunch.

“For him [Adam Lamont] to tell me that even though he has seen what I’ve gone through in the Army, his passion for this career is there,” said Albert. “I am proud of him.”

-This story originally appeared on Army.mil.