NATCHEZ, Miss. —Real-world experience, grit and hometown relatability follows Staff Sgt. Blake Sonnier as he onboards at the Natchez Army Recruiting Station as a Recruiting Non-Commissioned Officer.
A native to Lafayette, Louisiana, just a short drive down the road, Sonnier was recently assigned to the area to offer the Army’s newest benefits and pay package to students and working-adults.
While Sonnier’s uniform can tell a common story, his personal journey reveals some things more powerful: a young man shaped by community service, purpose and challenges.
“I joined the Army for a few reasons,” Sonnier said. “The education benefits, a lifestyle change, and honestly—I always wanted to serve, so I did it.”
| Date Taken: | 07.18.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 07.24.2025 13:57 |
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| Location: | NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI, US |
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