Ellie Scott, 17, of Silloth, was among hundreds of junior soldiers who graduated with a military passing out parade at the Army Foundation College at Harrogate.
The parade marked the completion of the soldiers’ training and they will now serve in various corps and regiments of the British Army.
Ellie said: “Graduating from AFC Harrogate in front of my friends and family is something that I am very proud of.”
“They are all really proud and happy for me.
“Being a combat medical technician will be a challenge and something different, and it will allow me to help people around the world.”
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