Alaska Army National Guardsmen earn commission

   [ May 2012 / 3 images ]

2nd Lt. Derek Forrey has his shoulder board pinned on by his brother Justin during a commissioning ceremony held at the New Mexico Military Institute May 11. Forrey’s sister Nicole and stepdad, Ken, also helped pin on lieutenant bars during the ceremony following the completion of the2-year commissioning program. Photo courtesy of Chief Master Sgt. Kristine Joyce, Alaska Air National Guard
Brig. Gen. Mike Bridges, commander of the Alaska Army National Guard, administers the oath of office to 2nd Lt. Derek Forrey (left) and 2nd Lt. Kyle DeBoord after the two young Soldiers were commissioned into the Alaska Army National Guard May 11 following their completion of the 2-year commissioning program at the New Mexico Military Institute. Photo courtesy of Chief Master Sgt. Kristine Joyce, Alaska Air National Guard
2nd Lt. Derek Forrey salutes his mother Chief Master Sgt. Kristine Joyce after earning a commission into the Alaska Army National Guard May 11 following completion of the 2-year commissioning program at the New Mexico Military Institute. Photo courtesy of Chief Master Sgt. Kristine Joyce, Alaska Air National Guard