HOMETOWN NEWS

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Air Force Airman Karlos E. Collazo Ortiz 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. Collazo Ortiz is the son of Felicita Ortiz of Ceiba. He is a 2005 graduate of Santiago Iglesias Pantin, Ceiba. He earned a master’s degree in 2011 from Polytechnics University of Puerto Rico, San Juan.

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Brent S. Sheehan has been promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Sheehan is the superintendent of civil engineer deployment scheduling assigned to the 502nd Air Base Wing at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The new chief master sergeant has served in the military for 20 years. He is the foster son of Brian Sheehan of Berry Valley Lane, Yelm, and father of Bill and Rachel Tichy of North 18th Street, Tacoma. Sheehan graduated in 1989 from Wilson High School, Tacoma.

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Air Force Airman Brandon L. Farmer 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. Farmer is the son of Tamara Farmer of Quarter Creek Court, Richmond. He is a 2010 graduate of Deep Run High School, Glen Allen.

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Air Force Airman Corey D. Howard 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. Howard is the son of Jerry and Grace Collins of Belcher Loop, Tellico Plains. He is a 2006 graduate of Tellico Plains High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2010 from Tennessee Wesleyan College, Athens.

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Air Force Airman Adam R. Driver 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. Driver is the son of Robert Driver of Newmans Trail, Hendersonville. He is a 2010 graduate of Beech High School, Hendersonville.

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Air Force Airman Layton G. Dickens 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. Dickens is the son of Larry and Melinda Dickens of Hampshire Court, Mount Juliet. He is a 2011 graduate of Mount Juliet High School.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua D. Pressley 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. Pressley is the son of Timothy Pressley of Emerson Street, Hodges, S.C., and Wendy Quarles of Burnett Road, Greenwood, S.C. He is a 2007 graduate of Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, N.C.

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Air Force Airman John K. Oplinger 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. Oplinger is the son of John and Mary Oplinger of St. Johns Road, Wapwallopen. He is a 2011 graduate of Crestwood High School, Mountain Top.

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Bruce McKenzie has been promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. McKenzie is the provision of nursing division superintendent assigned to the 502nd Air Base Wing at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The new chief master sergeant has served in the military for 23 years. He is the father of Jamal McKenzie of Cheraw, S.C. McKenzie graduated in 1982 from Scotland High School, Laurinburg, N.C.

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Air Force Airman Joshua C. Dalton 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. Dalton is the son of Beth and William Dalton of West Utica Street, Broken Arrow.