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In a spirit of celebration, 47 men and women and eight children recently became the newest soldiers of the Pasco Temple, Washington corps. Major Ross Hailes, divisional secretary for program, and Major Agnes Hailes, assistant divisional secretary for program, officiated at the ceremony and also brought a message of encouragement to the new soldiers and members of the congregation. Captains Andres and Maria Espinoza, corps officers, presented the signed articles of war and junior soldier pledges to the individuals who proudly took their places before the congregation as Salvation Army soldiers.