Brother-in-law welcomed into the Missouri Army National Guard

Jason Greer, left, is sworn into the Missouri National Guard by his brother-in-law, Lt. Steve Carter of the 311th Brigade Support Battalion in Lexington. Greer will now serve with Company D, 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion at Whiteman Air Force Base. (Submitted Photo)

By Jennifer Archdekin
Ngmo.pao@US.ARMY.MIL

KANSAS CITY - Jason Greer, of Blue Springs, recently enlisted in the Missouri Army National Guard. His brother-in-law, Lt. Steve Carter, of Clinton, was there for support and to swear him in.

"Lt. Carter is also my brother-in-law, so it was an honor to have him swear me in and show his support of my decision," said Greer. "The National Guard offers me the opportunity to be a part of something greater while doing things you do not get to experience in normal everyday life."

"He is a good guy and the Guard is better now because of his enlistment," said Carter. "It truly is a great honor to be able to swear in a family member."

Carter said that originally he joined the active-duty Army and Greer soon followed suit. After a break in service Carter enlisted into the Missouri Army National Guard and now Greer is again keeping with tradition.

"He asked a lot of questions and I provided a lot of answers," said Carter. "He got to see what the Guard life was like through me because he is my brother in-law and we do spend time together. I just want to be a solid role model for him as he continues to answer the call of our Nation."

Greer's short-term goal is to be accepted into Officer Candidate School and start on the path of becoming an officer. He will serve with Company D, 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion at Whiteman Air Force Base as a chemical operations specialist.

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

-30-

For more information about this release, please contact Jennifer Archdekin at 816-262-2893 or e-mail at jarchdekin@gmail.com.



Jason Greer, left, is congratulated by his brother-in-law, Lt. Steve Carter of the 311th Brigade Support Battalion in Lexington, after being sworn into the Missouri National Guard. Greer will now serve with Company D, 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion at Whiteman Air Force Base. (Submitted Photo)