Tate Grad Ethan Harper Takes Navy Oath of Enlistment On Stage At NFL Draft

April 28, 2024

Enlistees from all branches of service swore their “Oath of Enlistment” in a Joint Enlistment Ceremony on stage during the NFL football draft Saturday in Detroit.

The recruits included 19-year-old Ethan Harper, a 2023 Tate High School graduate who joined the Navy.

He is the son of Julie and Johnny Harper.

Photos by Chief Petty Officer Harper and Nicole Harper for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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5 Responses to “Tate Grad Ethan Harper Takes Navy Oath of Enlistment On Stage At NFL Draft”

  1. Rita jenne Ryan on April 28th, 2024 11:33 pm

    Congratulations! My son went ino service after high school graduation & loved it. He traveled to many countries, made lifelong friends. He took advantage of the educational opportunities & got his college degree in Criminology while in service. He retired young & started another career in law enforcement. Make good choics.

  2. Rita jenne Ryan on April 28th, 2024 11:32 pm

    C Congratulations! My son went ino service after high school graduation & loved it. He traveled to many countries, made lifelong friends. He took advantage of the educational opportunities & got his college degree in Criminology while in service. He retired young & started another career in law enforcement. Make good choics.

  3. D. Flowers on April 28th, 2024 4:48 pm

    Congratulations and best of good fortune in your naval service.

  4. Retired HT1 on April 28th, 2024 12:45 pm

    HOOYAA young man! Congratulations and best of luck in your Naval career. This old retired Hull Maintenance Technician and 1980 Tate Aggie sends ya a hand salute!

  5. Susie on April 28th, 2024 12:18 pm

    Congrats to these courageous men. God bless them and thank you so much for your service.





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