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    For Second Lieutenant Derek Leung, combining studies and soldiering equals success

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    By Corporal Cody Misner, 31 Canadian Brigade Group Public Affairs

    May is Asian Heritage Month in , a time to reflect on and celebrate the contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made, and continue to make, to the growth and prosperity of Canada.

    , Ontario — As a Canadian (CA) Reservist, Second Lieutenant Derek Leung lives in two very different worlds.

    He is a full-time Honours Criminology student at Western University in London, Ontario; but when he's not studying, he's an Acting Troop Leader with 31 Canadian Brigade Group's 1st Hussars, a CA Reserve Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps.

    2Lt Leung's parents raised him to always strive for excellence and with a firm reverence to their Chinese heritage. He was told stories about his family's life in China as well as Chinese folklore. That upbringing prepared him well for the dual, but aligned, paths he has chosen, as has the Army Reserve.

    “The Army has helped build my confidence as well as my communication skills which are vital in my senior classes,” said 2Lt Leung.

    “The Army has also offered me a steady stream of income throughout the school year, which turns into a full-time job in the summer. The education reimbursement is also extremely helpful to pay for tuition as well as school books.”

    His parents came to Canada in their early 20s, themselves looking to navigate their own paths in a land of opportunity. His father came to attend…

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