THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, June 19, 2020 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 3 Staff Sgt. Wesley Santos credits COVID-19 for helping National Guard recruitment efforts He attended classes at Salem State University and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in accounting from Bridgewater State University (2014). He enlisted in the National Guard after High School and has served for 12 years – the last six as a recruiter in the Malden office. He was deployed to Afghanistan (2010-11) as an infantryman who helped provide security to the engineers who ASKS | SEE PAGE 11 FOR EDUCATION’S SAKE: Brazil native Wesley Peres Santos said he couldn’t afford to go to college after graduating from Saugus High School 14 years ago, so he joined the National Guard to become an infantryman, paving the way for a free education. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we interviewed Staff Sgt. Wesley Peres Santos, a recruitment officer for the Massachusetts Army National Guard. We asked him how his duties have changed since the outbreak of COVID-19. A native of São Paulo, Brazil, Santos, 32, came to the United States when he was 16. He is a 2006 Saugus High School graduate. Caring for you in your neighborhood― it’s what we do best Dental care at no cost to you $305 towards eyeglass frames YMCA membership or $55 per month for gym membership We speak your language Join today! Call 1-888-566-3526 (TTY 711) www.seniorwholehealth.com/SNP Senior Whole Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Senior Whole Health (HMO SNP) and Senior Whole Health NHC (HMO SNP) are Coordinated Care Plans with a Medicare Advantage contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts/ EOHHS MassHealth program. Enrollment depends on annual contract renewal. H2224_2019_77906_M Accepted 9/24/2019 *Limitations may apply Nurse Care Manager to coordinate your care Up to $400 a year for health-related items Transportation to and from your doctor appointments*
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