Rewrite the verbs in parentheses in the correct verb tense (Simple Past or Present Perfect) acoording to the context.
NON-COMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE YEAR
COMBAT ARMS NCO ACADEMY (ESA), Três Corações – Sergeant Major Rodrigo Pereira Menezes ______________(be) 17 years old when he______________(decide) to become an NCO. He______________(join) the Brazilian Army in March 7, 1994. He__________(be) in the Army for 29 years. Since his graduation, he____________(serve) in five different states across Brazil. For his exemplary service and impeccable career, the Combat Arms NCO Academy awards SGT MAJ Menezes with the prize NCO of the Year.
