This is why it's not a good idea to just assume all Asians are book smart

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Asian American Soldier Who Dreamed of Flying, Struggled With Grades is Now a US Army Pilot

The U.S. Army launched an animated series earlier last month, featuring soldiers such as First Lieutenant David Toguchi, an Asian American pilot who turned his lifelong dream of flying into a reality. "The Calling" follows five young Americans as their different life experiences lead them to serve in the Army. The series aims to "help close the relatability gap between Gen Z and America’s largest military branch," according to a press release from earlier last month. The Army also seeks to address misconceptions about soldiers by showing that they are "real people with hopes, dreams, fears, aspirations, families, friends and obstacles to overcome." Toguchi was one of the five soldiers chosen from almost 100 candidates to star in the series. During an interview with NextShark, he said, "Part of why I was so excited to participate in the Army’s newest recruiting campaign, 'The Calling,' was to tell my story and share with people that anything is possible with determination, patience and support of the Army." Toguchi grew up in Hawaii. His father was an Army officer, so their family lived on base. From a young age, Toguchi loved watching helicopters from his backyard, but his struggles with getting good grades stopped him from considering life as an Army pilot.