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In Uniform
 William C. Bates
Army Pvt. William C. Bates has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, GA.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
Bates is the son of Gerold Bates of Ruskin.
Stephanie R. McDaniel
Stephanie R. McDaniel has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army after successfully completing the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program and graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, Tallahassee.
The new officer will be branched to a specific corps in the Army to serve on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserve. The lieutenant will attend an officer basic course relating to his or her particular military occupational specialty/job. Afterward, the officer will complete advanced training by attending basic officer leadership courses for career progression purposes.
The ROTC curriculum prepares students with the tools, training and experiences to help them succeed as effective leaders in any competitive environment. Army officers serve as leaders, counselors, strategists and motivators, who lead other soldiers in all situations occurring in ever-changing environments. As trained problem-solvers, key influencers and planners, they are driven to achieve success with their team on every mission.
The new lieutenant will serve in the Army Aviation Corps, and will complete the Basic Officer Leader’s Course at Fort Benning, GA. After completing her training course, McDaniel will be assigned to the Flight School at Fort Rucker, AL.
She is the daughter of Richard M. and Cynthia A. McDaniel of Riverview.
The lieutenant is a 2004 East Bay High School, Gibsonton.
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