Geneva Cruz is now a sergeant after graduating from Philippine Air Force training

Geneva Cruz is now a sergeant after graduating from her Philippine Air Force training!

On Instagram Wednesday, the actress shared the update with a photo of her in uniform, shots from her training as well as from the ceremony. 

“Sergeant Cruz, ready to serve and protect,” she wrote. “Today, I step in my boots and flaunt my badge as a proud member of the Philippine Air Force’s reserve command.”

Going through rigorous training, Geneva said the experience made her fully grasp the meaning of respect, loyalty, and honor. She also realized the lives of soldiers more.

“I have always been fascinated by the mystique and allure of a soldier's charmed life. There’s something about their aura that’s appealing and engaging to me,” she said.

Being one of those who were amazed by “the snappy uniform, the clockwork precision, the gut-busting physical training, and discipline,” Geneva said there’s something more to it.

“[It is also] trying to grasp the abstract concepts of heroism, patriotism, and courage on the one hand, and the gore and sheer horror of war and bloodshed on the other.”

“It's been said that the unexamined life is not worth living, and I agree. But today, as I grow bolder, wiser, and take up the cudgels for women's empowerment, I say that a meaningful life is worth dying for.”

Before ending her post, Geneva took the time to remind her followers that she will not take any bashing from this achievement that she has done, saying that it’s not a movie or teleserye.

“If you have doubts if I truly deserve this badge, maybe you should enlist, too. It's time to put your money where your mouth is, and It's never too late to make something out of your life instead of belittling and frowning upon another person’s passions and truth.”

Apart from herself, she is dedicating this new chapter in her life to her children and her mom in heaven, Marilyn.

Congratulations, Geneva! — LA, GMA News