Promoted

Joseph Ford a member of the Army National Guard and of the 229th Multifunctional Medical Battalion in Jefferson City, MO was promoted to the rank of Sergeant First Class on 8 February 2009. He is the son of Gary Ford and Patty Sieleman, both of Adrian. Joe lives in Pleasant Hill, MO with his wife Regina (Metcalf) and step-son Hayden Smith and is currently on active duty in Fort Leonard Wood, MO in support of the war on terrorism.