ASHLEY MCELWAIN JOINS THE ARMY

Ashley McElwain has joined the United States Army under the Future Soldier program.

        McElwain will report to Fort Sill, Okla. for basic training on January 13, 2014.  After successful completion of basic training, she will train as an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer.

        She is the daughter of Melbern and Kathryn McElwain of Hudson, Wis.

        The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay reporting for basic training for up to 365 days. An enlistment in the Army gives new Soldiers the chance to learn a new skill, serve their country, and become eligible to receive up to $53,028 toward a college education, $65,000 for repayment of college loans or a maximum $40,000 cash bonus.