WESTSIDE MILITARY BRIEFS

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

— Army National Guard Pvt. Derek M. Walker has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Jesse and Teri Monreal of Gentry and a 2009 graduate of Gentry High School.

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Army Pvt. Caleb L. Erwin has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla., as an Honor Graduate and received a Letter of Commendation. He is the son of Doug A. Erwin of County Road 160, Carthage, Mo., and Connie S. Brock of Goodlett Road, Decatur, and is a 2007 graduate of Carthage High School.

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Private (PV2) Jacob Allen of Gravette recently enlisted into the Arkansas Army National Guard. He will attend Basic Training followed by Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Lee, Virginia, as a Basic Metal Worker. Upon returning to Arkansas, PV2 Allen will serve with Alpha Battery 1st Battalion 142nd Field Artillery in Bentonville. He is the son of Stuart and Evelyn Allen.

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Private (Pvt.) Justin Cain of Gravette recently enlisted into the Arkansas Army National Guard and has earned education benefits valued at $49,844. He will attend Basic Training followed by Advanced Individual Training. Uponreturning to Arkansas, Pvt. Cain will serve with Charlie Battery 1st Battalion142nd Field Artillery in Rogers. He is the son of Richard and Amy Cain.

News, Pages 16 on 11/17/2010