von Ree completes basic

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

— Pvt. Jeremy Daniel von Ree of Gravette graduated from Army Boot Camp at Ft. Benning, Ga., on Dec. 14. A 2007 graduate of Gravette High School, he is the son of Mike and Susan von Ree of Gravette.

Pvt. von Ree was recognized in a “Turning Blue” ceremony, an honor reserved for infantry since more infantry are lost inbattle than any other division. Mr. and Mrs. von Ree, their daughter Mary and Jeremy’s girlfriend Ashley, who attended the graduation, had the honor to place a blue braided cord around his right shoulder.

Trained as a member of a mortar team, he may be stationed at Ft. Hood, Tex., for advanced training. From there he will be assigned to his duty station.

“We are extremely proud of him,” his father declared.

News, Pages 5 on 01/16/2013