MILITARY PERSON OF THE WEEK

The Dallas Post Tribune has chosen Private Shareka Strong as the military person of the week. Private Strong is eighteen years of age and a graduate of Dr. John D. Horn High School in mesquite, Texas. She started that although it was challenging she never gave up and received her High School Diploma in three years. Private Strong stated that she always had a passion for serving others through the U.S. Military, as a result of this she was sworn into the U.S. army in January 2014. private Strong completed her basic training at fort Jackson, south Carolina May 1, 2014 was a big day for celebration she not only completed her basic training (graduation day) but, her parents and siblings went to south Carolina to be with her for the occasion, Shareka says it has truly been a blessing for such a great experience in her life. She gives praise to God for her wonderful parents Rev. & Mrs. John Henry Strong, Jr. her siblings, her church family (Victory Baptist Church) and thank God for the support of all of my family from Arkansas. Shareka states that she is a firm believer of Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ” As I continue to face many obstacles as well as opportunities, I look forward to sharing all the good that God has bestowed upon my life, in order to climb the ladder of success one must never forget who is holding the ladder of life… Jesus Christ.