O'Fallon native enlists in the Illinois Army National Guard

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (12/20/2016)(readMedia)-- Pvt. Zachary Lynn, of O'Fallon, Illinois, was sworn into the Illinois Army National Guard Dec. 14 at the St. Louis Military Entrance Processing Station.

Lynn enlisted as a 91B, Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. He is assigned to Company M, Recruit Sustainment Program, in Shiloh, Illinois, until he leaves for basic combat training following high school. Upon completion of his training, Lynn will be assigned to Company E, 634th Brigade Support Battalion, in Decatur, Illinois.

Lynn is a senior at O'Fallon High School where he is an active member of the school's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Upon completion of his training, Lynn will receive 100 percent free college tuition through the Illinois National Guard Grant and is eligible for the Select Reserve G.I. Bill and federal tuition assistance.

Lynn's family said they are proud of his decision to serve his country and community.

The Recruiting and Retention Battalion and Company M congratulates Lynn and welcome him into the Illinois Army National Guard.

CUTLINE: Pvt. Zachary Lynn, of O'Fallon, Illinois, poses with Sgt. Anthony Womack, an Illinois National Guard recruiter, at the St. Louis Military Entrance Processing Station Dec. 14. Lynn enlisted as a 91B, Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, and is assigned to Company M, Recruit Sustainment Program, in Shiloh, Illinois.