November 19, 2019 • Page 6 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com SD Guardsman Carries On E W Tradition Through Service S LD By Sgt. Dustin Jordan SDNG Public Affairs Office SPEARFISH, S.D. - For some, the military is a way to see the world while learning the skills to become successful in life. However, for one South Dakota Army National Guard Soldier it is about so much more. For Spc. Jacey Garcia it is about continuing a family legacy and helping the community where he grew up. "My family has been in the military for as long as I can track back. My father was in Vietnam, my uncle and grandfather were in the Marines, and my father's uncle was in Korea," said Garcia. "All the way back to my greatgreat-grandfathers we were always warriors." Garcia is a member of the 155th Engineer Company in Wagner, where he serves as an interior electrician. He chose to be an electrician to gain skills to help him fix things around the house and have a skillset to put on a resume. Outside the National Guard, he is pursuing his degree in education from Black Hills State University in Spearfish. Garcia says the military has given him the skills to be successful in his first year of school. "My parents and the military have instilled discipline in me," said Garcia. "When there is something to get done you have to go do it. It does no good to wait around. That has really helped me stay on top of things in college." Garcia is a member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, he took some time to explain the importance of the observance to him and his people. "It's really important for people to know the history of our country. It is good to recognize our mistakes from the past - the way that www.missourivalleyshopper.com Graphic Artist The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan is seeking an experienced graphic artist professional. Ability to interview and write for special publications a plus. 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