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Air National Guard Senior Airman Ryan H. Moll has deployed to Southwest Asia to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and/or Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. Moll, a weather journeyman, is a member of the 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field, Wis. He has served in the military for four years. He is the son of Jeff A. and Susan M. Moll of Chapman Road, Niagara, Wis. The airman is a 2006 graduate of Niagara High School.

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Air Force Maj. Derek R. Ferland has graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., earning a master’s degree in international affairs. The school is designed to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of the U.S. and Allied armed forces, and to enhance the security of the United States. The school provides accredited graduate-level resident education for selected members of the U.S. armed forces, federal civil agency employees, and international military officers and counterpart civilians. Graduate programs include studies in aviation, space, administrative, mathematics, communications, computers, engineering, meteorology, oceanography, sciences, national security affairs, and doctorate degrees in other various and numerous military related career fields. Ferland, a strategic planner with 14 years of military service, is assigned to the Office of Secretary of Defense, Prisoner of War, Missing Persons Affairs, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. He is the son of Mary W. Ferland of Red Water Brook Road, Claremont, N.H., and brother of Kirk H. Ferland of Old Spring Drive, Grantham, N.H. His wife, Dana, is the daughter of Leon E. Jenson of Virginia Drive, Waupaca, Wis., and Jane Jensen of Skyline Drive, Greenville, Wis. The major graduated in 1991 from Stevens High School, Claremont, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1995 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. He earned his first master’s degree in 2000 from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, and earned the latest master’s degree in 2009.

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Air Force Master Sgt. James K. Jones graduated and received an associate in applied science degree from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). The worldwide college, headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala., awards job-related associate degrees and other credentialing programs to enlisted airmen to enhance mission readiness and support their performance within their career specialty. The education program combines technical and professional military education received in the Air Force with general education provided by civilian institutions. Enlisted members are automatically enrolled in the CCAF and begin earning college credit during basic military training. He received an associate degree in aviation systems technology. Jones, a product improvement manager/quality assurance inspector, is assigned to the 6th Maintenance Group, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. He has served in the military for 16 years. He is the son of Debra C. and Thomas J. Slomski of E. 14th St, Erie, Pa. The master sergeant graduated in 1993 from East High School, Erie.

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Air Force Senior Airman Gregory T. Dingus has deployed overseas to a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. Dingus, a desk sergeant, is regularly assigned to the 437th Security Forces Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. He has served in the military for three years. He is the son of Gregory R. Dingus, and Jacquie A. Dingus, both of County Road 31, Chesapeake, Ohio. The airman is a 2005 graduate of Dawson-Bryant High School, Coal Grove, Ohio.

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew P. McMahon has deployed overseas to a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. McMahon, an air terminal operations center operations supervisor, is regularly assigned to the 89th Aerial Port Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The technical sergeant has served in the military for 11 years. He is the son of Andrew P. and Diana D. McMahon of Elm St., Van Wert, Ohio. In 1994, McMahon graduate from St. John’s High School, Delphos, Ohio.

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Air Force Senior Airman Justin R. Lassiter has deployed to Southwest Asia to support the missions of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, and the Combined Task Force-Horn of Africa. The servicemember will be a part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. military forces and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. The mission of U.S. troops in Operation Horn of Africa is to detect, disrupt and defeat transnational terrorist groups in the region and to support coalition partner efforts to deny opportunity for re-emergence of terrorist networks in the central, eastern Horn of Africa. Lassiter, an aerospace propulsion journeyman, is normally assigned to the 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. He has served in the military for two years. He is the son of Marcellus and Shirley Lassiter of Towns Court., Wilson, N.C., The airman is a 2007 graduate of James Hunt High School, Wilson.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony P. Evelyn-Watts has graduated from the Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Apprentice Course at the Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, Calif. The course is designed to train students to perform vehicle maintenance on military and commercial design special purpose vehicles. These vehicles include general, preventive and specific purpose, base maintenance, heavy construction vehicles, aircraft towing and service equipment vehicles, and vehicular equipment. Maintenance activities include inspection, diagnostics, adjustments, repairs, replacement, overhaul, and rebuilding of components and assemblies; and determines the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment, corrects deficiencies, and effects repairs. He is the son of Wendy K. and Paul D. Watts of Sandrone Ave, Las Vegas, Nev. The airman is a 2007 graduate of Palo Verde High School, Las Vegas.

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Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Daniel N. Shoemaker has deployed overseas to a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Shoemaker, a firefighter, is a member of the 174th Fighter Wing Squadron, Syracuse, N.Y. The staff sergeant has served in the military for seven years. He is the son of James E. and Bridget Shoemaker of Clarence St., Binghamton, N.Y.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaamil B. Coston has deployed overseas to serve in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. Coston, a KC-10 aircraft flight engineer regularly assigned to McGuire Air Force Base, Trenton, N.J. He has served in the military for seven years. He is the son of Colette Z. Coston of Clark Lane, and Taalib D. Johnson of Dongan St., both of Staten Island, N.Y. The staff sergeant is a 2002 graduate of Moore Catholic High School, Staten Island.

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Kay-Ann L. Wright-Donaldson has been promoted to the rank of senior airman in the U.S. Air Force. Wright-Donaldson, a personnel journeyman, is assigned to the 341st Force Support Squadron, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. She has served in the military for two years. She is the daughter of Ena Wright of Ely Ave., Bronx, N.Y. The airman graduated in 2004 from St. Barnabas High School, Bronx, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2007 from Dominican College, Blauvelt, N.Y.

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Air Force Maj. Derek R. Ferland has graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., earning a master’s degree in international affairs. The school is designed to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of the U.S. and Allied armed forces, and to enhance the security of the United States. The school provides accredited graduate-level resident education for selected members of the U.S. armed forces, federal civil agency employees, and international military officers and counterpart civilians. Graduate programs include studies in aviation, space, administrative, mathematics, communications, computers, engineering, meteorology, oceanography, sciences, national security affairs, and doctorate degrees in other various and numerous military related career fields. Ferland, a strategic planner with 14 years of military service, is assigned to the Office of Secretary of Defense, Prisoner of War, Missing Persons Affairs, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. He is the son of Mary W. Ferland of Red Water Brook Road, Claremont, N.H., and brother of Kirk H. Ferland of Old Spring Drive, Grantham, N.H. His wife, Dana, is the daughter of Leon E. Jenson of Virginia Drive, Waupaca, Wis., and Jane Jensen of Skyline Drive, Greenville, Wis. The major graduated in 1991 from Stevens High School, Claremont, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1995 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. He earned his first master’s degree in 2000 from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, and earned the latest master’s degree in 2009.

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Air Force Maj. Stacy E. Walser has graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., earning a master’s degree in security studies. The school is designed to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of the U.S. and Allied armed forces, and to enhance the security of the United States. The school provides accredited graduate-level resident education for selected members of the U.S. armed forces, federal civil agency employees, and international military officers and counterpart civilians. Graduate programs include studies in aviation, space, administrative, mathematics, communications, computers, engineering, meteorology, oceanography, sciences, national security affairs, and doctorate degrees in other various and numerous military related career fields. Walser is assigned to Special Operations Command, Tampa, Fla. He has served in the military for 12 years. He is the son of Stacy T. and Loreen C. Walser of Lancelot Road, Salisbury, N.C. The major graduated in 1993 from South Rowan High School, China Grove, N.C., and earned his master’s degree in 2009.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Glenn W. Harrington has deployed to Southwest Asia to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and/or Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. Harrington, a communication and navigation apprentice, is regularly assigned to the 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, Trenton, N.J. He has served in the military for two years. He is the son of Cheryl A. and Glenn W. Harrington Sr. of State Route 37, Redwood, N.Y. The airman graduated in 2005 from Alexandria Central High School, Alexandria Bay, N.Y., and received an associate degree in 2007 from ITT Technical Institute, Liverpool, N.Y.

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Antonio W. O’Brien has been specifically identified for early promotion to senior airman in the U.S. Air Force. The airman was awarded the new rank ahead of other Air Force members by a “Below-The-Zone” promotion board, which considered the airman’s time in grade, time in service, job performance, military knowledge, bearing, exceptional qualifications, self-improvement efforts, and best overall record. The Below-the-Zone program provides an opportunity for exceptionally well-qualified airman first class to a one-time consideration for promotion to senior airman six months prior to the fixed fully-qualified phase point. To be selected and considered for the promotion, the airman must meet specific requirements outlined in Air Force regulations and must be recommended by the commander. O’Brien is assigned to the 552nd Combat Crew Command, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and has two years of military service. He is the son of Patti J. O’Brien of Church St., and brother of Ned R. McLennan of Abe St., both of St. Ignace, Mich. The airman is a 2003 graduate of LaSalle High School, St. Ignace.

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Charles L. Robinson Jr. graduated from the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Knoxville, Tenn., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air National Guard. The six-week, in-resident course curriculum is designed to prepare the officer candidate for initial assignment as a commissioned officer and to serve as a foundation to build a career in the Air Force reserve components. The major subject areas of instruction included military studies, physical training, academic studies, professional development, communicative skills, leadership and management, international security and defense studies. After graduation, the lieutenant either attends further career development training or returns to his or her resident state unit of assignment. Robinson, a supply specialist, is assigned to the National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Va. He is the son of Charles L. and Wilma Robinson of Cole Thomas Road, McComb, Miss. His wife, Leneka, is the daughter of Carrie Brent of Carrie St., McComb. In 2009, Robinson earned a master’s degree in business administration from Kaplan University, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Air Force Maj. Roger R. Messer has graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., earning a master’s degree in security studies. The school is designed to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of the U.S. and Allied armed forces, and to enhance the security of the United States. The school provides accredited graduate-level resident education for selected members of the U.S. armed forces, federal civil agency employees, and international military officers and counterpart civilians. Graduate programs include studies in aviation, space, administrative, mathematics, communications, computers, engineering, meteorology, oceanography, sciences, national security affairs, and doctorate degrees in other various and numerous military related career fields. Messer, a strategic integration and engagement officer, is assigned to Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. He has served in the military for 12 years. He is the son of Ronald W. and Ann M. Cappo of Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs, La. His wife, Nancy, is the daughter of Joseph R. and Susan B. Thibodeaux of Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge, La. The major received a bachelor’s degree in 1997 from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, and earned his first master’s degree in 2007 from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Las Vegas, Nev. He earned the latest master’s degree in 2009.

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lakisha D. Carrington has graduated from the Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The six-week course is designed to train students in professional military education that prepares noncommissioned officers for positions of increased responsibility by broadening their leadership and supervisory skills, and expanding their perspective of the military profession to be better supervisors and mentors. Training included instruction in advanced military leadership management theories and responsibilities, and the profession of arms which covers areas of study distinct to the military; oral, written, and speaking communication skills, and physical fitness training. The sergeants are trained to perform supervisory duties to learn behavior concepts, problem solving, and counseling techniques relative to the Air Force mission and organization. Carrington, a keys and codes control center supervisor, is assigned to the 341st Security Support Squadron, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. She is the daughter of Betty L. Lee of Highway 194 E., Freeburn, Ky. The technical sergeant is a 2000 graduate of Phelps High School, Ky.

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Roderick L. Hill has deployed to Southwest Asia to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and/or Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. Hill, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning day shift leader, is regularly assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. He has served in the military for 12 years. He is the son of Tonnie L. Hill, grandson of Catherine J. Hill, and nephew of Terrie H. Woods, all of Dufour St., Moreauville, La., His wife, Simone, is the daughter of Lutricia Feast of Linden Lewis Road, Youngsville, La. The technical sergeant graduated in 1996 from Avoyelles High School, Moreauville, and received an associate degree in 2007 from the Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex, Montgomery, Ala.

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark A. Clutter has graduated from the Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The six-week course is designed to train students in professional military education that prepares noncommissioned officers for positions of increased responsibility by broadening their leadership and supervisory skills, and expanding their perspective of the military profession to be better supervisors and mentors. Training included instruction in advanced military leadership management theories and responsibilities, and the profession of arms which covers areas of study distinct to the military; oral, written, and speaking communication skills, and physical fitness training. The sergeants are trained to perform supervisory duties to learn behavior concepts, problem solving, and counseling techniques relative to the Air Force mission and organization. Clutter, a military alert facility feeding operation supervisor, is assigned to the 341st Operations Support Squadron, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. He is the son of Alan L. and Barbara L. Clutter of Quail Drive., Bradley, Ill. The technical sergeant graduated in 1993 from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School, Bradley, Ill., and received an associate degree in 1995 from Kankakee Community College, Ill.

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Justin K. Villalpando has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Villalpando, a standardization and evaluation craftsman, is assigned to the 341st Security Forces Group, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. He has served in the military for five years. He is the son of Maria L. Escudero, and nephew of Brenda Escudero of N. 55th Ave., both of Glendale, Ariz. The staff sergeant is a 2004 graduate of Independence High School, Glendale.

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Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas P. Sherman has graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., earning a master’s degree in national security affairs and international relations. The school is designed to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of the U.S. and Allied armed forces, and to enhance the security of the United States. The school provides accredited graduate-level resident education for selected members of the U.S. armed forces, federal civil agency employees, and international military officers and counterpart civilians. Graduate programs include studies in aviation, space, administrative, mathematics, communications, computers, engineering, meteorology, oceanography, sciences, national security affairs, and doctorate degrees in other various and numerous military related career fields. Sherman has served in the military for 14 years. He is the son of Tom and Mary Ann Sherman of Palomar Drive, Corona, Calif. The colonel graduated in 1991 from Norco Senior High School, Calif., and received a bachelor’s degree in 1995 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Sherman earned his first master’s degree in 2004 from California State University, San Bernardino, and earned the latest master’s degree in 2009.

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Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Lief C. Poore-Christensen has deployed overseas to a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Poore-Christensen is an aerospace propulsion craftsman normally assigned to the 132nd Fighter Wing, based in Des Moines, Iowa. The sergeant has served in the military for six years. He is the son of Allen M. Christensen of School Road, Tomahawk, Wis. His mother, Julie M. Poore, and brother, Patrick E. Poore-Christensen, reside on Locust St., Granger, Iowa. The sergeant graduated in 2004 from Clarksville High School, Iowa, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2008 from Iowa State University, Ames.

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Patrick M. Wolf has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Wolf is an aircraft armament systems journeyman assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan. The staff sergeant has served in the military for six years. He is the son of Sheri A. Wolf of Lincoln Ave., Ephrata, Pa., and grandson of Janet Wert of N. Sixth St., Denver, Pa. His brother, Brian A. Wolf, resides at Herb Court S.E., Olympia, Wash.

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Dean R. Abbott has been promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Chief master sergeant is the highest attainable rank of the Air Force enlisted force structure, and is the pinnacle of the noncommissioned officer grades. Abbott is a fuels management flight superintendent assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The sergeant has served in the military for 25 years. He is the son of Don and Sandra Ulrey of Johns Creek Road, and grandson of Odell Abbott and Ella Ross, all of New Castle, Va. His wife, Dana, is the daughter of Joyce Dorton of Brandon Ave., Roanoke, Va. The chief master sergeant graduated in 1982 from Patrick Henry High School, Roanoke, and received an associate degree in 1997 from the Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex, Montgomery, Ala.

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Patrick M. Wolf has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Wolf is an aircraft armament systems journeyman assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan. The staff sergeant has served in the military for six years. He is the son of Sheri A. Wolf of Lincoln Ave., Ephrata, Pa., and grandson of Janet Wert of N. Sixth St., Denver, Pa. His brother, Brian A. Wolf, resides at Herb Court S.E., Olympia, Wash.

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Brittany S. Levy has been promoted to staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and has been selected to receive a Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Scholarship award. The Air Force ROTC scholarship is named in honor of General James H. Doolittle, who personally led the first carrier-based squadron of Army bombers, manned by volunteer crews who attacked Japan during World War II in 1942. The scholarship fund assists college students through the award of one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. The selection criteria shall include scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. Levy is a dental technician assigned to the 87th Air Base Wing at McGuire Air Force Base, Trenton, N.J. The sergeant has served in the military for six years. She is the daughter of Debbie Quick of Franke Road, Huguenot, N.Y., and Philip Levy of Grace Road, Shohola, Pa. The staff sergeant is a 2003 graduate of Port Jervis High School, N.Y.

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Andrew L. Riley has been promoted to the rank of airman first class in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Riley is an air transportation apprentice assigned to the 87th Aerial Port Squadron, 445th Airlift Wing, based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. The airman has served in the military for one year. He is the son of Carol Harden of Beverly Ave., Waverly, Ohio. The airman first class is a 2005 graduate of Waverly High School.

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Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Carla L. Curry has deployed overseas to a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Curry is a personnel support for contingency operations, manpower, and liaison team chief assigned to the 72nd Force Support Squadron, Military Personnel Element, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The sergeant has served in the military for 21 years. She is the daughter of Nancy and stepdaughter of Jerry Adkins of Whitetail Hollow, Seguin, Texas. Her father, David Curtis, resides in Piqua, Ohio. The sergeant graduated in 1986 from Troy High School, Ohio.

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Aaron J. Davenport has been promoted to the rank of senior airman in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Davenport is an aircrew flight equipment journeyman assigned to the 445th Operations Support Squadron, 445th Airlift Wing, based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. He has served in the military for less than one year. He is the son of Patrice Davenport of Hickory Overlook, Blacklick, Ohio. The senior airman graduated in 2003 from Westerville South High School, Ohio, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2006 from DeVry University, Columbus, Ohio.

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Air Force Airman Andrew S. Oakes graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Robin and Daniel Oakes of Beckenhill Drive, Julian, N.C. Oakes is a 2008 graduate of Southeast Guilford High School, Greensboro, N.C.

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christian M. Carawan has been named as the Air Force Materiel Command’s 2009 Non-Commissioned Officer Pharmacy Technician of the Year. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, teamwork, significant self-improvement, personal achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. Carawan is a pharmacy craftsman assigned to the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The technical sergeant has served in the military for 19 years. He is the son of Cheryl L. Penny of Brubaker Square, New Carlisle, Ohio, and son-in-law of Ted & Patricia Hitt of New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, Ohio. The technical sergeant is a 1990 graduate of Tecumseh High School, New Carlisle.

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Brittany S. Levy has been promoted to staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and has been selected to receive a Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Scholarship award. The Air Force ROTC scholarship is named in honor of General James H. Doolittle, who personally led the first carrier-based squadron of Army bombers, manned by volunteer crews who attacked Japan during World War II in 1942. The scholarship fund assists college students through the award of one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. The selection criteria shall include scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. Levy is a dental technician assigned to the 87th Air Base Wing at McGuire Air Force Base, Trenton, N.J. The sergeant has served in the military for six years. She is the daughter of Debbie Quick of Franke Road, Huguenot, N.Y., and Philip Levy of Grace Road, Shohola, Pa. The staff sergeant is a 2003 graduate of Port Jervis High School, N.Y.

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Air Force Senior Airman Patrick T. Leahy has arrived for duty at McGuire Air Force Base, Trenton, N.J. Leahy, a public health technician with four years of military service, is assigned to the 87th Air Base Wing. He was previously stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. He is the son of Deborah A. Leahy of Center St., Highland Falls, N.Y. The airman is a 2004 graduate of James I. O’Neill High School, Highland Falls.

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Air Force Senior Airman Rick T. Robinson has deployed to Iraq to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Robinson is an entomologist regularly assigned to the108th Civil Engineering Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, Trenton, N.J. The senior airman has served in the military for five years. He is the grandson of Mozella Robinson of Whitehead Ave., South River, N.J.

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Air Force Airman Gregory M. Rollings graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Gary Rollings of Kingston Ave., Bellevue, Neb. Rollings is a 2008 graduate of Bellevue East High School.

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Mary R. Teeter has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Teeter is a supply chain management operations officer assigned to the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The colonel has served in the military for 15 years. She is the daughter of Karen K. Teeter of E. Pollack St., Phoenix, Ariz., and granddaughter of Fae M. Teeter of Larch Drive, St. Louis, Mo. Her brother, Raymond L. Teeter, resides on Cluck Road, Dumas, Texas, and her aunt, Jean Bredehoft, resides on Main Ave., Flagler, Colo. The colonel received a bachelor’s degree in 1994 from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Teeter earned two masters’ degrees, the first in 2001 in logistics management from Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville. The second in 2006 in systems engineering and aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio.

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Air Force Senior Airman John J. Campbell has deployed to Iraq to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. Armed Forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the people of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Campbell is an electrical power production journeyman regularly assigned to the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The senior airman has served in the military for three years. He is the son of Duane E. and Patricia E Campbell of W. Olson Ave., Midland, Mich. The senior airman is a 2006 graduate of Bullock Creek High School, Midland.

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Air Force Senior Airman George L. Clark has deployed to Southwest Asia to support the missions of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, and the Combined Task Force-Horn of Africa. The servicemember will be a part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. military forces and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. The mission of U.S. troops in Operation Horn of Africa is to detect, disrupt and defeat transnational terrorist groups in the region and to support coalition partner efforts to deny opportunity for re-emergence of terrorist networks in the central, eastern Horn of Africa. Clark is a security forces journeyman regularly assigned to the 81st Security Forces Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. The senior airman has served in the military for four years. He is the son of George and Audrey Clark of Gum Street, Lecompte, La. The airman is a 2005 graduate of Rapides High School, Lecompte.

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Air Force Reserve Maj. Kristoffer L. Payne has assumed command of the 919th Maintenance Squadron, Duke Field, Fla. Payne has served in the military for 10 years. He is the son of Roger D. and Kaye L. Payne of N. Eighth St., Dupo, Ill. The major graduated in 1995 from Dupo Community High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1999 from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael D. Blair has deployed overseas to a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. Blair is a noncommissioned officer in charge at the client support administration, and is assigned to the 319th Recruiting Squadron, both located at Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, Mass. The sergeant has served in the military for 15 years. He is the son of Linda L. Blair of Poquonnock Road, Groton, Conn. The sergeant graduated in 1992 from Fitch Senior High School, Groton, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2003 from Daniel Webster College, Nashua, N.H.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Tanqualnike K. Montgomery has arrived for duty at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Montgomery is a medical technician assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing. She is the daughter of Carl and Leann Hall of Greenbriar Lane, Lancaster, Texas. Her grandmother, Mary Montgomery, resides on Dunlap St., Waxahachie, Texas. The airman graduated in 2003 from Lancaster High School, and received an associate degree in 2005 from Cedar Valley College, Dallas, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2008 from Paul Quinn College, Dallas.

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Dustin L. Schumpert has been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Schumpert is an egress systems craftsman assigned to the 4th Component Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro, N.C. The technical sergeant has served in the military for 11 years. He is the son of Buddy F. and Cynthia Schumpert of E. County Road 135, Midland, Texas. The technical sergeant is a 1998 graduate of Midland High School.

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Mary R. Teeter has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Teeter is a supply chain management operations officer assigned to the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The colonel has served in the military for 15 years. She is the daughter of Karen K. Teeter of E. Pollack St., Phoenix, Ariz., and granddaughter of Fae M. Teeter of Larch Drive, St. Louis, Mo. Her brother, Raymond L. Teeter, resides on Cluck Road, Dumas, Texas, and her aunt, Jean Bredehoft, resides on Main Ave., Flagler, Colo. The colonel received a bachelor’s degree in 1994 from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Teeter earned two masters’ degrees, the first in 2001 in logistics management from Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville. The second in 2006 in systems engineering and aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio.

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Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Carla L. Curry has deployed overseas to a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Curry is a personnel support for contingency operations, manpower, and liaison team chief assigned to the 72nd Force Support Squadron, Military Personnel Element, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The sergeant has served in the military for 21 years. She is the daughter of Nancy and stepdaughter of Jerry Adkins of Whitetail Hollow, Seguin, Texas. Her father, David Curtis, resides in Piqua, Ohio. The sergeant graduated in 1986 from Troy High School, Ohio.

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Klarissa A. Garza has joined the United States Air Force under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to enlist and delay going into basic military training for up to one year. Qualified men and women are eligible to receive skill training, experience, and up to $20,000 in education benefits. After completing basic military training, airmen receive specialized technical training in one of more than 125 job career fields. Garza is currently attending West Ranch High School, Stevenson Ranch, Calif., and will report to Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, for basic training in September 2010. She is the daughter of Eric Garza of Wakefield Road, Castaic, Calif.

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Mary R. Teeter has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Teeter is a supply chain management operations officer assigned to the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. The colonel has served in the military for 15 years. She is the daughter of Karen K. Teeter of E. Pollack St., Phoenix, Ariz., and granddaughter of Fae M. Teeter of Larch Drive, St. Louis, Mo. Her brother, Raymond L. Teeter, resides on Cluck Road, Dumas, Texas, and her aunt, Jean Bredehoft, resides on Main Ave., Flagler, Colo. The colonel received a bachelor’s degree in 1994 from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Teeter earned two masters’ degrees, the first in 2001 in logistics management from Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville. The second in 2006 in systems engineering and aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio.

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Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Jonnishia S. Brooks graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Felecia Blair of W. Lambright St., and granddaughter of Dorothy Sipp of E. Sitka St., both of Tampa, Fla. Brooks is a 2006 graduate of C. Leon King High School, Tampa.

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Air Force Airman Cody M. Broekhuizen graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Eric Broekhuizen of County Route 25, Oswego, N.Y., and Michelle Broekhuizen of Town Garden Drive, Liverpool, N.Y. Broekhuizen is a 2009 graduate of Oswego High School.

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Air Force Airman Andrew S. Chidsey graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Michael Chidsey of Selleck Road, Bath, N.Y. Chidsey is a 2009 graduate of Bath Haverling High School, Bath.

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Air Force Airman Brett A. Tyeryar graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of James Tyeryar of Tabler Road, Frederick, Md., and Samantha Bustillos of Wildwind Drive, Las Cruses, N.M. Tyeryar is a 2009 graduate of Urbana High School, Frederick.

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Air Force Airman Michael R. Way graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Karen Warner of 11th Ave., Olivehurst, Calif. Way is a 2006 graduate of Lindhurst High School, Marysville, Calif.

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Air Force Airman Tamara M. Cowing graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Norma and Steve Cowing of Linwood Ave., Eastpointe, Mich. Her grandparents, Joe and Donna Cowing, reside on Cottage Lane, Dresden, Maine. Cowing is a 2009 graduate of East Detroit High School, Eastpointe.

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Air Force Airman Kayla D. Engle graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Eric Engle of Kent St., Orofino, Idaho, and Kim Engle of Arabian Court, Jasper, Ga. Engle is a 2009 graduate of Orofino High School.

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Air Force Airman Mckenzie J. Mikler graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Jacki Fausnight of Kentucky Blue Circle, Apopka, Fla., and Joe Mikler of Biscayne Court, Casselberry, Fla. Mikler is a 2008 graduate of Lake Mary Preparatory School, Longwood, Fla.

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Air Force Airman Luis G. Salas Jimenez graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Salas Jimenez earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Alicia Jimenez of 9160 South 1500 West, West Jordan, Utah. The airman is a 2009 graduate of Hunter High School, West Valley, Utah.

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Air Force Airman Juan M. Acevedo graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Rosa Candelaria of South 15th St., Milwaukee, Wis., and Juan Acevedo of West Waterford Square South, Greenfield, Wis. Acevedo is a 2009 graduate of South Division High School, Milwaukee.

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Air Force Airman Sean J. Chero graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Kimberley Wihelm of Bishop Hill Road, Kittanning, Pa. Chero is a 2009 graduate of the Lenape Technical High School, Ford City, Pa.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan E. Carolan graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Sue and Marty Carolan of Richmond Road, Wonder Lake, Ill. Carolan is a 2001 graduate of Woodstock High School, Ill.

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Air Force Airman Joshua J. Edgell graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Edgell is a 2009 graduate of Canton South High School, Ohio.

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Air Force Airman Justin A. James graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Walter James of N. Mulberry St., New Castle, Pa. James is a 2009 graduate of Lawrence County Career and Technical Center, New Castle.