| ‘Danger Granger’ team now complete as third sister enlists |
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The “Danger Granger” team now has three members, as Tavissa Granger enlisted into the Ohio Army National Guard April 24 at the Columbus Military Entrance Processing Station. Tavissa, who will train to be a health care specialist, became the most recent member of the Granger family to enlist in the Ohio Army National Guard. Both of Tavissa’s sisters are already in the Ohio Army National Guard. Tavissa said part of the reason she joined was the influence of her sisters. “So far they have had good experiences,” Tavissa said. “They both came out of training stronger.” Domanie, the oldest sister, enlisted in 2007 as a motor transport operator. Maewellyn, the youngest sister, also enlisted in 2007, but as a unit supply specialist. David, their father, served for six years on active duty in the Navy. “Danger Granger” is a nickname Domanie received from her drill sergeant while attending Basic Combat Training. With all three daughters now in the Guard, Becky Granger, the trio’s mother, said she was thrilled. “I’d be out there too if I could,” she said. In fact, the only immediate family member of Tavissa’s without military experience is her mother. “We need to get an age waiver for her,” Maewellyn quipped, referring to her mother. Tavissa said other reasons she joined include the opportunities, a chance to get on a different track in life and the chance to challenge herself. She chose to be a health care specialist because she wanted to develop skills for life outside the military and because of the nature of the health care field. “There is pride in being able to save somebody,” Tavissa said. Before she can train as a health care specialist, however, she has to complete Basic Combat Training. She is scheduled to attend the course in late May at Fort Jackson, S.C. The one thing Tavissa said she is most worried about is getting up early every day. Her two sisters, who have already been through the training, have been preparing Tavissa by telling her what to expect, but Domanie said she has been trying not to make it sound too tough. “I made the mistake of scaring (Maewellyn). We are trying to be a little more gentle with Tavissa,” Domanie said. After initial entry training, Tavissa plans to join her sisters at the University of Cincinnati. Domanie is a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadet there under the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), in which enlisted Army National Guardmembers are able to contract in ROTC while still enlisted. Maewellyn also attends UC and plans to contract with ROTC under the SMP soon. Tavissa said she will consider ROTC once she is done with training and enrolled in school. -30- |
