Local Soldier promoted to Specialist in MONG

Cape Girardeau, Mo. -- Natalie DuBois, of Cape Girardeau, was recently promoted to specialist in the 1140th Forward Support Engineer Battalion.

DuBois has served in the Missouri National Guard for a year and was surprised to receive the promotion so soon.

"I didn't think it would happen as soon as it did," said DuBois. "But I am very excited and ready to show my unit what I can do. I'm so grateful for the chance and encouragement to make me be a better Soldier."

1st Sgt. Haskel Rooker was impressed with DuBois' work ethic and was proud to promote such a deserving Soldier.

"She's a good Soldier," said Rooker. "She has a fantastic attitude and is willing to complete any task given to her. She has a lot of potential in her military career and life."

DuBois is the daughter of Pierre and Beckey Dubois, of Cape Girardeau. She is a graduate of Jackson High School and is currently attending Metro Business College. She lives and works in Cape Girardeau.

For more information about the Missouri National Guard, please call 1-800-GoGuard or visit www.moguard.com.

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For more information about this advisory, please contact Michelle Queiser at 573.449.6264 or e-mail Michelle Queiser at ngmo.pao@us.army.mil.