Brother and Sister Join the Army ranks

Story and photo
by Ron Toland

Raleigh Recruiting Battalion

     Siblings Sarah and Donovan McKenzie joined the Army ranks today, Jan. 20, 2016, together.

     Sarah, a 25U--Signal Support Systems Specialist and her brother, Donovan, an 11X--Infantry, feel good about their decisions.
     "We want to make our family proud since we have family, our father, in the service," they said.

     Although they feel they are upholding family traditions, they know this is a "life changing experience" and are ready for the challenge.
     They both have the GI Bill and plan to use it.
     "I want to be a teacher," said Sarah.
     "I want to do something in law enforcement," said Donovan.
     Both will graduate high school this summer and will ship off to basic training in August.