Kelli Johnson, who spent time growing up in Torrington and Gering, developed a desire to serve in the military after watching her mom, Liz Johnson, serve as a member of the Wyoming Army National Guard. The 21-year-old Johnson is now in her second year working on the Army’s air defense team at Fort Hood, Texas, and her plan is to remain in the Army until she retires.
JEFF FIELDER Editor
GERING – When Kelli Johnson thinks back to her childhood, she feels grateful that she was always surrounded by family – not just her immediate family but also her military family.
Kelli, who spent the first 15 years of her life growing up in Torrington before moving to Gering, said she spent countless hours at Camp Guernsey, where her mom, Liz Johnson, worked as a full-time active duty member of the Wyoming Army National Guard.
“The setting I was raised in was a lot of fun,” Kelli said. “It was so cool being on base. The camaraderie that my mom had with her friends was nice. Everyone treats you like family there. For me, it was like being part of a big family.”
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