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Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonnishe N. Hargrove has arrived for duty at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Hargrove is a munitions apprentice assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing. The airman first class has served in the military for two years. She is the daughter of Onekia D. Hargrove of Sycamore Road, Jersey City, N.J., and granddaughter of Rosa L. James of Garden State Drive, Newport News, Va.

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Skip Smith has been promoted to the rank of senior airman in the U.S. Air Force. Smith is an aerospace maintenance engineer assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. The senior airman has served in the military for two years. He is the son of Terry M. and stepson of Brenda Smith of Timber Ridge Road, Bristol, Va. The airman is a 2001 graduate of Virginia High School, Bristol.

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Tisha D. Drayton has been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Drayton is an unaccompanied housing manager assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. The technical sergeant has served in the military for 11 years. She is the daughter of Arther Ree McKelvey-Commodore of Parker Ferry Road, Adams Run, S.C., and sister of Leroy Drayton Jr. of Gallup Drive, Stockbridge, Ga. In 1992, Drayton graduated from Baptist Hill High School, Younges Island, S.C., and received a degree in 2003 from Webster University, Charleston.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas J. Franzosa has arrived for duty at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Franzosa is a fire truck maintenance journeyman assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing. The airman first class has served in the military for two years. He is the son of Anthony and Natalie Franzosa of Wedgeweed Road, Hazelton, Pa.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher E. Nixon 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. Nixon is an inflight-refueler and boom operator regularly assigned to the 32d Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Joint Airbase, N.J. The airman first class has served in the military for two years. He is the son of Jeannine Nixon of 160th St., Jamaica, N.Y. The airman is a 2006 graduate of Campus Magnet High School, Cambria Heights, N.Y.

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles D. Patterson has been named part of the Air Force Large Dental Clinic Team 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. Patterson is a dental craftsman assigned to the 88th Dental Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. The technical sergeant has served in the military for 20 years. He is the son of Charles and Becky Patterson Towanda Circle, Dayton, Ohio. The technical sergeant is a 1987 graduate of Stebbins High School, Dayton.

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Air Force Lt. Col. Michael R. Parrish has arrived for duty at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Parrish is a deputy director for the Space Communications Security Directorate assigned to the Cryptologic Systems Group. The lieutenant colonel has served in the military for 18 years. He is the son of Ms. Patricia Fulmer of Cedar Ave., Alamogordo, N.M., and Mr. Thomas Parrish of Zillock Road, San Benito, Texas. His grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Parrish of W. Main St., Artesia, N.M., and Ms. Vernal Rudd of Jarvis Drive, El Paso, Texas.

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Mason G. Green has been promoted to the rank of airman first class in the U.S. Air Force. Green is an avionics specialist assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. He is the son of Michael Green of Upper River Road, Miamisburg, Ohio, and brother of Paige Green of Dayton, Ohio. His grandparents, Glen and Genevieve Green, reside on S. Alex Road, West Carrollton. In 2007, Green graduated from Miamisburg High School.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Roman 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. Roman is a 1981 graduate of Abington High School, Pa.

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Arthur H. Eschenburg has been promoted to the rank of senior airman in the U.S. Air Force. Eschenburg is a aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. The senior airman has served in the military for two years. He is the son of Arthur H. Eschenburg of Division St., Yale, Mich. The senior airman is a 2007 graduate of Yale High School.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonnishe N. Hargrove has arrived for duty at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Hargrove is a munitions apprentice assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing. The airman first class has served in the military for two years. She is the daughter of Onekia D. Hargrove of Sycamore Road, Jersey City, N.J., and granddaughter of Rosa L. James of Garden State Drive, Newport News, Va.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin M. Collins 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. Collins, a firefighter with two years of military service regularly assigned to the 9th Civil Engineering Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, Calif. He is the son of Jeff and Jessica Mello of Poppyfield St., Gilroy, Calif., and grandson of Mike Charolette Reynolds of Kingman, Ariz. The airman is the nephew of Val Piercy of Highwood Drive, Missoula, Mont., and Michelle Carrozza of W. Jackson St., Goodyear, Ariz.

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Tisha D. Drayton has been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Drayton is an unaccompanied housing manager assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. The technical sergeant has served in the military for 11 years. She is the daughter of Arther Ree McKelvey-Commodore of Parker Ferry Road, Adams Run, S.C., and sister of Leroy Drayton Jr. of Gallup Drive, Stockbridge, Ga. In 1992, Drayton graduated from Baptist Hill High School, Younges Island, S.C., and received a degree in 2003 from Webster University, Charleston.

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Department of the Army Civilian David L. Tipp 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. Mr. Tipp is a joint munitions command senior representative with 25 years of military service. He is assigned to the 402nd Army Field Support Brigade, Joint Base Balad, Iraq. His siblings are Terry R. Tipp, and Tammie S. Sipes of Eaton St., both of Savanna, Ill. His wife, Diana, is the daughter of Virginia Leavens, also of Savanna. In 1970, Mr. Tipp graduated from Mount Carroll High School, Ill., and received an associate degree in 1980 from Highland Community College, Freeport, Ill.

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Air Force Master Sgt. David L. Fisher 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. Fisher is a maintenance group program manager regularly assigned to the 4th Component Repair Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro, N.C. The master sergeant has served in the military for 24 years. He is the son of Alice J. Fisher of North Meridian St., Washington, Ind., and stepson of Stella McClung of Private Road 1307, Bridgeport, Texas. In 1976, Fisher graduated from Washington Catholic High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1980 from Indiana State University, Terre Haute.

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Air Force Master Sgt. David L. Fisher 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. Fisher is a maintenance group program manager regularly assigned to the 4th Component Repair Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro, N.C. The master sergeant has served in the military for 24 years. He is the son of Alice J. Fisher of North Meridian St., Washington, Ind., and stepson of Stella McClung of Private Road 1307, Bridgeport, Texas. In 1976, Fisher graduated from Washington Catholic High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1980 from Indiana State University, Terre Haute.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin M. Collins 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. Collins, a firefighter with two years of military service regularly assigned to the 9th Civil Engineering Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, Calif. He is the son of Jeff and Jessica Mello of Poppyfield St., Gilroy, Calif., and grandson of Mike Charolette Reynolds of Kingman, Ariz. The airman is the nephew of Val Piercy of Highwood Drive, Missoula, Mont., and Michelle Carrozza of W. Jackson St., Goodyear, Ariz.

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Air Force 1st Lt. Wade G. Smith 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. Smith is a Dragon aircraft maintenance unit assistant supervisor regularly assigned to the 9th Maintenance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, Calif. The first lieutenant has served in the military for two years. He is the son of Richard G. Smith of Rye, Colo., and Jo Ann Smith of Summit Blvd., Broomfield, Colo. His grandparents, Wilfred and Elizabeth Montagne, reside on Birch Place, Springdale, Ark. In 2001, Smith graduated from a home school program, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2007 from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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Air Force Lt. Col. Michael R. Parrish has arrived for duty at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Parrish is a deputy director for the Space Communications Security Directorate assigned to the Cryptologic Systems Group. The lieutenant colonel has served in the military for 18 years. He is the son of Ms. Patricia Fulmer of Cedar Ave., Alamogordo, N.M., and Mr. Thomas Parrish of Zillock Road, San Benito, Texas. His grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Parrish of W. Main St., Artesia, N.M., and Ms. Vernal Rudd of Jarvis Drive, El Paso, Texas.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin M. Collins 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. Collins, a firefighter with two years of military service regularly assigned to the 9th Civil Engineering Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, Calif. He is the son of Jeff and Jessica Mello of Poppyfield St., Gilroy, Calif., and grandson of Mike Charolette Reynolds of Kingman, Ariz. The airman is the nephew of Val Piercy of Highwood Drive, Missoula, Mont., and Michelle Carrozza of W. Jackson St., Goodyear, Ariz.

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Air Force 1st Lt. Wade G. Smith 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. Smith is a Dragon aircraft maintenance unit assistant supervisor regularly assigned to the 9th Maintenance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, Calif. The first lieutenant has served in the military for two years. He is the son of Richard G. Smith of Rye, Colo., and Jo Ann Smith of Summit Blvd., Broomfield, Colo. His grandparents, Wilfred and Elizabeth Montagne, reside on Birch Place, Springdale, Ark. In 2001, Smith graduated from a home school program, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2007 from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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Air Force Airman Jack B. Ausden 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 Howard Ausden of Longmeadow Drive, Damascus, Md. Ausden is a 2009 graduate of Damascus High School.

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Air Force Airman Addison N. Urbalejo 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. Urbalejo earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Elzardo Urbalejo and Karen Thomas of E. 13th St., Tucson, Ariz. Urbalejo is a 2009 graduate of Rincon High School, Tucson.

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Air Force Airman John C. Sloss 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 Teresa and John Sloss of Roberts Road, Sanford, N.C. Sloss is a 2009 graduate of Western Harnett High School, Lillington, N.C.

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Air Force Airman Marlin B. Kimmel 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 Christine and Gary Kimmel of 174 South 950 East, Greentown, Ind. Kimmel is a 2009 graduate of Eastern High School, Greentown.

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Air Force Airman Nathan L. Jordan 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. Jordan earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Marsha Jordan of Klee Farm Road, Hacker Valley, W.Va. Jordan is a 2004 graduate of Webster County High School, Upper Glade, W.Va.

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Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Christopher L. Hilger 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 Robert Hilger of Elizabeth Lane, Snellville, Ga. Hilger is a 2006 graduate of South Gwinnet High School, Snellville.

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Air Force Reserve Airman Chad F. Calhoun 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 Timothy Calhoun of Carl Ave., Clearwater, Fla. Calhoun is a 2006 graduate of Lakewood High School, St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class David M. Allen 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 Jennifer Allen of Mount Ave., Lincoln, R.I. Allen is a 2007 graduate of Lincoln Senior High School.

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Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Christophor J. 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. He is the son of Ken and Kathy Brooks of Edenbridge Court, Bonita Springs, Fla. Brooks is a 1999 graduate of Estero High School, Fla.

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Air Force Airman Daniel J. Zopfi 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 Les Zopfi of Lily Place, Goldsboro, N.C. Zopfi is a 2007 graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School, Pikeville, N.C.

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Air Force Airman David L. Shuler 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 Catherine Powell of Plowdon Court, and Joe Shuler of Strider Drive, both of Charlotte, N.C. Shuler is a 2007 graduate of East Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte.

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Air Force Reserve Airman Michael N. Knoke 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. Knoke is the son of Michael Knoke of 87th St. E., Bloomington, Minn. The airman is a 2008 graduate of Simley Senior High School, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

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Air Force Reserve Airman Jessie L. Johnson 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. Johnson is the son of Pamela Martinez of Oakland Drive, Brandon, Fla. The airman is a 2009 graduate of Faith Baptist High School, Brandon.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Evan J. Rossi 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. Rossi is the son of Steve and Laurie Rossi of Laurel Road, Atascadero, Calif.

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Air Force Airman Jerry L. Robbins Jr. 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. Robbins is the son of Starla Link of Thomasville, N.C., and Jerry Robbins of Benld, Ill. The airman is a 2004 graduate of Gillespie High School, Ill.

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Air Force Airman Steven D. Mehlhoff 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. Mehlhoff is the son of David Mehlhoff of Ora St., San Jose, Calif.

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Air Force Airman Jonathan L. Frasier 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. Frasier is the son of Kristin Frasier of Saxton Road, and grandson of Melanie Frasier of Upland Way, both of Philadelphia, Pa. The airman is a 2009 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, Philadelphia.

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Air Force Airman Kelsey E. Thoms 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. Thoms is the daughter of Mary and Mark Thoms of Pelis Road, Newark, N.Y. The airman is a 2008 graduate of Newark High School.

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Air Force Airman Elisa M. Kutch 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. Kutch is the daughter of Daniel and Stephanie Kutch of W. Chestnut Ave., Altoona, Pa. The airman is a 2009 graduate of Altoona Area High School.

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Air Force Airman Erin N. Eblin 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. Eblin is the daughter of Brenda Rainey of McCracken Drive, Washington, Ind. The airman is a 2006 graduate of Washington High School.

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Air Force Airman Orion A. Salas 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 is the son of Mary Salas of Kings Highway East, Prescott Valley, Ariz. He is a 2009 graduate of Prescott High School, Ariz.

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Air Force Airman Caleb Y. Nolen 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. Nolen is the son of Eric and Oma Zimmerman of S.W. 28th Ave., Amarillo, Texas. He is a 2006 graduate of Tascosa High School, Amarillo.

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Air Force Airman Robbie D. Bonnette 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. Bonnette is the son of Robbie Bonnette Sr. of Tejon Drive, Bullhead City, Ariz., and Debbi McMullan of N. 15th St., Lamesa, Texas. He is a 2008 graduate of Hutto High School, Texas.

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Air Force Airman Robert A. Hasley 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. Hasley is the son of Anthony Vestal of N.W. Second St., and nephew of Anthony Vestal of Jerlynn Ave., both of Des Moines, Iowa. He is a 2004 graduate of Saydel High School, Des Moines.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Porter 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. Porter is the son of Kimberly Porter of Riverbend Drive, Beech Island, S.C. He is a 2008 graduate of North Augusta High School, S.C.

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Air Force Airman Christopher T. Bowling 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 Merry and Billy Anderson of 31st Ave. S.E., Minot, N.D.

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Daniel Ha has completed a U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) field training encampment at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. The four-or six-week summer training camp is designed to motivate, educate, and evaluate the cadets’ leadership potential to be Air Force officers, and to determine their potential for entry into the ROTC Professional Officer Course (POC). Normally, cadets between their sophomore and junior year of college attend the encampment. The training gives students their first exposure to a working Air Force environment and an opportunity to learn and apply officer leadership theory, techniques, and responsibilities. Encampment training includes leadership evaluation exercises, officer specialty orientation, survival techniques, confidence course, physical fitness, aircraft and aircrew orientation, small arms handling, human relations orientation and equal opportunity education, and study of the organization and functions of an Air Force base. Upon graduating from the attending college or university and successfully completing the ROTC program requirements, the cadet is commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. Ha is the recipient of a two year scholarship at the University of Washington, Seattle. He is the son of Moon H. and Il H. Ha of Hawkstone Court, Richland, Wash. The cadet graduated in 2007 from Hanford High School, Richland.

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The son of an Albuquerque man has been deployed to support Operation Unified Response on-going in Haiti. Air Force Capt. Jeffery A. Marsh is the son of George Marsh, Cielito Lindo N.E., Albuquerque. Marsh is part of a three-person medical team from the Wright-Patterson Medical Center near Dayton, Ohio, sent to provide aeromedical evacuation support for victims of the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The team is staging from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., with the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. From there, the team flies to Port-au-Prince, picks up critically injured patients and evacuates them to hospitals in south Florida. Marsh, a 1987 graduate from Eldorado High School, Albuquerque, said many of the patients the team has evacuated have been extremely ill, having had to endure burns and crushing injuries for seven days or more prior to transport. “It’s a different mission than we encounter in Afghanistan and Iraq; nonetheless its very rewarding to be part of this humanitarian effort,” said Marsh, a 2001 graduate from the University South Alabama, Mobile. “Taking care of these patients when you fly over the country of Haiti, you see that it is completely pancaked and utterly devastated. “It’s really hectic, really stressful because of the situation in country,” Marsh said. “You normally don’t get this type of experience in a career, so I am very happy to be a part of it.” When not deployed, Marsh is a critical care nurse assigned to the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The captain has served in the military for 15 years.

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Air Force Airman Michael D. Binzel 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 brother of Tim Binzel of Brent Lane, Pensacola, Fla., and Dale Binzel of Midway Road, Plant City, Fla. Binzel received a bachelor’s degree in 2006 from Pensacola Christian College, Fla.

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Air Force Airman Alexander J. Zenor 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 Sherry Huff of Doorn Lane, San Jose, Calif. Zenor is a 2008 graduate of Branham High School, San Jose.

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Air Force Airman Matthew C. Young 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. Young earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Sarah Waits of Palomino Piace, Bargersville, Ind., and Edward Young of W. 2oth Street, Panama City, Fla. Young is a 2009 graduate of Fraklin Community High School, Ind.

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Air Force Airman Christopher A. Williams 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 Esther Williams of W. Price Avenue, and Torami Williams, both of Tampa, Fla. Williams is a 2009 graduate of Robinson Senior High School, Tampa.

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Air Force Airman Bryan C. Whitford 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 Laura and Calvin Whitford of Davin Street, Lakeland, Fla. Whitford is a 2005 graduate of George Jenkins High School, Lakeland.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Antonio R. Wells 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 brother of Michael Wells of Roseway Drive, and son of Sheila Wells of Rawlins Square, both of Indianapolis, Ind. Wells is a 2007 graduate of North Central High School, Indianapolis.

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Air Force Airman Todd D. Ward 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 Tim Ward of Hopewell, Lavinia, Tenn. Ward is a 2007 graduate of West Carroll Junior-Senior High School, Atwood, Tenn.

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Air Force Airman Ivan W. Tello 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 Bella Chanfrau of Venice Place, East Haven, Conn. Tello is a 2008 graduate of East Haven High School.

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Air Force Airman Daniel E. Sperling 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 Lorraine and David Sperling of 89th St. Court E., Puyallup, Wash. Sperling is a 2008 graduate of Tacoma Baptist High School, Wash.

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Air Force Airman Chase R. Somers 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 Karita Pierson of Skodborg Drive, Eaton, Ohio. Somers is a 2008 graduate of Eaton High School.

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Air Force Airman Khristopher J. Smith 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 Mary Smith of Hawkstowe Drive, Sanford, Fla. Smith is a 2007 graduate of Seminole State College Adult High School, Sanford.

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