...Erle, Minneapolis, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. Staff Sergeant Steven L. Bontjes, Baxter, has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant First Class in Company B 142d Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy...

...thousands of Kosovars and NATO troops for years to come. Yes, indeed, today was a good day. (Staff Sergeant Steven L. Bontjes with his wife Rebecca and their daughter Ashley reside in the Brainerd area. Steve is the son of Larry and Norma...