Alicia Oliveira, daughter of David and Margaret Oliveira of Oak Bluffs, received her military rank of 2nd Lieutenant on Friday, May 15 at Providence College. During the military ceremony, in front of a large gathering of family and friends, Ms. Oliveira received her first salute from her father, retired Tech. Sgt. David Oliveira.

Ms. Oliveira majored in political science and graduated cum laude from Providence College. She will be home for the summer before reporting to Fort Sill, Okla. for her artillery training.