LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced a major career milestone after successfully completing military training in the United States, revealing that he is now officially serving in the US Army.
Known for his roles in Netflix’s The Black Book and films such as Agbokolori, the actor enlisted in the United States Army after completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
The Los Angeles-based actor shared the news in an Instagram post on Friday, revealing that he had been out of contact throughout the demanding training period.
According to him, the experience tested both his physical and mental strength while teaching him to embrace discomfort.
“From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits. Ten weeks of being incommunicado. Ten weeks of learning to find comfort in discomfort,” he wrote.
Momodu disclosed that he now serves 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 added.
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Reflecting on the journey, the actor described the training as one of the toughest experiences of his life, saying it came with fear, exhaustion, sleepless nights, rain, intense heat, and moments of self-doubt.
Despite the challenges, he remained focused on completing the programme.
“This particular one was forged through tears, fear of failure, resilience, endless days, short nights, fatigue, rain, and the scorching sun. 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,” Momodu stated.
Summing up the transformation, Momodu added, “I went to sleep a civilian and woke up a soldier.”
The actor also revealed that his decision to join the military was deeply personal.
He explained that his enlistment honoured the memory of his late father, who served in the Nigerian Police Force, saying he felt he was continuing the family’s legacy two decades after his father’s passing.
“On April 12, 2026, I honoured my late father in a historic way. Twenty 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 disclosed.
Furthermore, Momodu expressed gratitude to God for helping him pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) examination on his first attempt and successfully complete the rigorous training without setbacks.
He also acknowledged the Royal Family of Oba Momodu II of the Avyuele Clan in Agbede, Edo State, his social media manager, Akeem Ogara, and the US Army Recruiting Station in Burbank, California, for their support throughout the process.
“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.
