22 Dothan High students enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — 22 young men and women at Dothan High School were joined by their fellow friends and family on Monday, as they signed to enlist in the United States Military.

18 students signed with the Alabama Army National Guard, two signed with the Marines, one signed Active Duty United States Army, and one signed with the United States Air Force.

“I’ve always kind of had an interest in the military, my grandfather served, and the tuition benefits that the Army offers are very nice,” James Howell said.

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After Monday’s signings, Dothan High School has the most Alabama National Guardsman enlistments.

“I knew I wanted to join some branch of the military, but also wanted to go to school,” Mary Lynn Bryant said. “Once I figured out I could do both, the Army National Guard was a good option.”

“I kind of like the aspect of discipline and you know having a routine and everything like that,” Lael Cotton said.

A full list of all of the signees can be found below:

• Airman Mason Stewart, United States Air Force,

• PVT Oliver Benefield, United States Marine Corps

• PVT Jamarcus Adams, United States Marine Corps

• PFC Tieran Carnley, United States Active Duty Army

• SPC Lael Cotton, Alabama Army National Guard

• PFC Julian Sinquefield, Alabama Army National Guard

• PFC Shyla Brown, Alabama Army National Guard

• PV2 Cloey Long, Alabama Army National Guard

• PV2 John Naramore, Alabama Army National Guard

• PFC Alexis Parker, Alabama Army National Guard

• PV2 Vicki Vail Carreto, Alabama Army National Guard

• PFC Mary Lynn Bryant, Alabama Army National Guard

• PFC Tyra Shazel, Alabama Army National Guard

• PFC Amajane Simmons, Alabama Army National Guard

• PV2 Caleb Baldwin, Alabama Army National Guard

• SPC Gregory Foster, Alabama Army National Guard

• PFC Tavares Jackson, Alabama Army National Guard

• SPC Zakiyah Newby, Alabama Army National Guard

• PFC Jadira Martinez, Alabama Army National Guard

• PFC Marcus Neal, Alabama Army National Guard

• PV2 Destiny Richburg, Alabama Army National Guard

• PFC James Howell, Alabama Army National Guard

Each student has finished the requirements to enlist and after graduation from Dothan, each will head to their respective basic training locations to begin their service with the United States Military.

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