CAMP LIBERTY - "These Soldiers have worked very hard to meet the requirements for this advancement, and I was extremely pleased to bestow more rank and responsibility upon them," said Tate. According to Powell, he hopes to someday become an NCO in the Army, while Francis is looking forward to becoming an officer, and switching from Reserves to the Active Army.
The new rank has affected both Soldiers, and their families. "My wife was very happy that I accomplished something I've worked hard to get. My family has been very supportive of my dreams and goals all my life. This is just another step that I have taken to fulfill my goal of making the military a bigger part of my life, and my dream to provide for my family," said Francis.
"I believe that being a specialist, NCO's and officers look at you and task you knowing that you'll get the job done and not baby step you through it," Powell said.
