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Show Bruce Gates Allen Gates Two Local Boys Join United States Army The United States Army and MSG (Ret) & Mrs. Arlen Gates of Pleasant Grove, are proud to announce the enlistment of there sons Bruce and Allen Gates in the United States Army. Bruce is a 1978 graduate of Pleasant Grove High School. He enlisted under the combat com-bat arms training of choice option. Bruce will be taking his basic and advance training as an Armor Crewmen at Fork Knox, Kentucky. Upon completion of his training Bruce will receive a cash bonus of $3000.00 He has also been guaranteed an assignment to the 3rd armored division based in Frankfurt, West Germany. Allen is presently a high school senior at Pleasant Grove High School. He enlisted under un-der the United States Army Ranger Option. His basic and advance training as a light weapons infantryman will be conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia. Upon completion of his training Allen will receive a cash bonus of $2500.00. Allen will also be sent to the Army's airborne school where he will be qualified as a parachutist. Allen has also been guaranteen an assignment to the 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. When Allen arrives at the Ranger Battalion he will begin training in all types of warfare from Artie to jungle fighting tactics. Once he completes this phase of training Allen will become a member of the most elite fighting force in the world. The Unites States Army Rangers. For more information contact Staft Sergeant Don Bradley at 377-5815. |