Army Reserves gets another enlisted

Simmons

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by Ron Toland

Raleigh Recruiting Battalion

     Jalia Simmons swore in today to the Army Reserves as a 92-Alpha, an Automated Logistical Specailist.
     "I want to live on the legend of my family," she said.
     Her grandfather, aunt and uncle all served and she wants to follow in their footsteps.
     "Giving back to the community and state, challenging myself and the benefits are important," she said.
     "I'm always happy and want to make the best of what is given to me," she said.
     Simmons will ship to basic training June 7th.