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Air National Guard Airman Kathy L. McLees
U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher R. Smith
U.S. Air Force Airman Mathew C. Marquard
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Thomas Gerald "T.J." Lyons
U.S. Air Force Airman Martes E. Villalobos
U.S. Air Force Airman Cory S. Sanden
U.S. Air Force Airman Garrett E. Fountain
U.S. Air Force Airman Stuart D. Blaile
U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew K. Shirota
U.S. Air Force Airman Justin S. Woodget
U.S. Air Force Airman Charles K. Sanders
U.S. Air Force Airman Caleb L. Hall
U.S. Air Force Airman Justin S. Straughan
U.S. Air Force Airman Steven J. Umstattd
U.S. Air Force Airman Yomar Valentin
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob S. Watson
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posted Jun 19, 2009 - 10:06:48am
Army Pfc. Cody A. Fetters has graduated from the H-8 Tracked Vehicle Recovery Specialist Course at Fort Knox, Ky.
The course is designed to train students in the skills and knowledge needed to perform recovery operations using the M88A1/A2 tracked recovery vehicle. The course includes field and classroom training in the proper use of tools, equipment, technical data, and applicable references needed to determine recovery methods, locate recovery sites, operate tactical communications equipment, and maintain recovery vehicle armament systems.
Students learn to drive, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on recovery vehicles; receives operating instructions in recovery vehicle component equipment, auxiliary power units, and use of proper recovery safety procedures when rigging, recovering and towing tracked vehicles.
Fetters is the grandson of Lavina Hept of Arawana Drive, Orange City, Fla.
The private graduated in 2005 from Eustis High School, Fla., and received an associate degree in 2006 from Lake Sumpter Community College, Tavares, Fla.
Army Pvt. Renee L. Butler has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
She is the daughter of Jodi Butler of Woodchuck Court, Orange City, Fla., and granddaughter of Joan Deming of Deer Trail Ave., Canfield, Ohio.
The private is a 2008 graduate of Daytona State Community College, Deland, Fla.
Army Pfc. John R. Smith has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
He is the son of Kim and Dale Smith of Lavender St., Deltona, Fla.
Smith graduated in 2005 from Father Lopez High School, Daytona Beach, Fla., and received an associate degree in 2008 from Daytona Beach Community College.
Army Reserve Spec. Blake E. Nicholas has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base 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.
The specialist, a motor transport operator with five years of military service, is regularly assigned to the 498th Transportation Company, based in Mobile, Ala.
He is the son of Edward T. Nicholas of Irondale St., Deltona, Fla.
Nicholas is a 2003 graduate of Deltona High School.
Air National Guard Airman Kathy L. McLees 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 Wanda McLees of Rawles Ave., Orlando, Fla., and Timothy McLees of Forest Drive, Deland, Fla.
McLees is a 2002 graduate of the University High School, Orlando.
U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Logan R. Lague recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Lague completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
A 2007 graduate of DeLand High School, Lague is the son of Debra A. Lague and Lester F. Lague, both of Orange City.
U.S. Navy Seaman Justin M. Monkhouse recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Monkhouse completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet.
Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
A 2008 graduate of Deltona High School, Monkhouse is the son of Christine M. Monkhouse of DeLand.
U.S. Army Pvt. Paul D. Hayslip has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, Hayslip studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.
He is the son of Theresa Green of Orange City.
U.S. Navy Reserve Seaman Apprentice Adrian A. Medina was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
Medina received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle. Training included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations." This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly "Navy" flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
Medina is a 1995 graduate of Trinity Christian Academy in Deltona.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob S. Watson is one of 14 recruiters honored at the Air Force Recruiting Service's Operation Blue Suit for 2008, the premier event of the recruiting service headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Top recruiters from around the world are recognized for outstanding performance of recruiting a diverse, highly-qualified volunteer force to fill career fields critical to accomplish the Air Force mission.
Operation Blue Suit was initiated in 1979 to help bolster production in critical recruiting areas in Air Force recruiting. The program recognizes top enlisted accession recruiters, officer accessions recruiters, flight chiefs, and other recruiting initiatives in various career fields needed to meet Air Force manpower requirements. Recruiters met their enlistment goals for the ninth consecutive year in 2008 despite the challenging times facing our nation's military servicemembers.
The winners are nominated by their assigned recruiting groups and selected by a board based upon their performance in meeting assigned recruiting goals, leadership qualities, and other professional traits.
Watson is a recruiter with the 339th Recruiting Squadron in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The recruiter has served in the military for five years.
A 1997 graduate of Crestview High School, Watson received a bachelor's degree in 2005 from the University of Florida at Gainesville. He is the son of Rick and Colleen Watson of Cody, Wyo. His wife, Jessica, is the daughter of David and Joanne Sichi of DeBary.
U.S. Army Pvt. Ramon T. Delgado has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.
During the nine weeks of training, Delgado received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
Delgado is the son of Teresa Lekich of DeLand.
U.S. Army Pvt. Francis A. Diorio has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, Diorio studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
A 2004 graduate of Elmwood Park Memorial High School, Diorio is the son of Francine Diorio of Deltona, and grandson of Carol Sisco of Birchwood Drive in Elmwood Park, N.J.
U.S. Army Pvt. Joshua Preshong has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, Preshong studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Preshong is the son of Cynthia Preshong of Sanford, and the nephew of Geneva Henson of Deltona.
U.S. Army Pfc. Jessica M. Rivera has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, Ribera studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
A 2005 graduate of Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Rivera earned an associate degree in 2008 from Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce. She is the daughter of Alicia Caban of Deltona.
U.S. Air Force Airman Yomar Valentin graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Valentin 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Valentin graduated in 2006 from Joe E. Newsome High School in Lithia, and earned an associate degree in 2008 from Hillsborough Community College in Riverview. He is the nephew of Maria Maysonet of Lithia, and the grandson of Carmen Valentin of Deltona.
U.S. Air Force Airman Steven J. Umstattd graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2007 graduated of Deltona High School Umstattd is the son of Bill and Karen Umstattd of Orange City.
U.S. Air Force Airman Justin S. Straughan graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Straughan 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2008 graduate of DeLand High School, Straughan is the son of Scott and Tammy Straughan of Deltona.
U.S. Air Force Airman Caleb L. Hall graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
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 or airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Hall is the grandson of Elizebeth Carter of DeLand.
U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Andrew E. Lassman graduated from the Utilities Systems Apprentice Course at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.
The course is designed to train students in water processing, analysis, operating principles of water treatment plants, maintenance of water and waste water, fire suppression and backflow prevention systems and components; and maintenance and repair of water supply, waste, and natural gas systems. The training included monitoring systems operation to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety and environmental regulations for hazardous materials; performing inspection, recurring maintenance, and seasonal overhaul on systems and components; troubleshooting malfunctions and removing, repairing, and replacing defective components; and modifying equipment for specific missions or to increase efficiency.
Lassman is assigned to the 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base.
A 1998 graduate of Daytona Beach Adult High School, he is the son of Harold A. and Valerie F. Lassman of DeLand.
U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Shanaqua D. Jackson recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Jackson completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
A 2007 graduate of DeLand High School, Jackson is the daughter of Iris L. Wright of DeLand.
U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Novel Rosario completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Rosario completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
A 1996 graduate of Deltona High School, Rosario is the son of Ingrid M. Rosario of Miami, and Jose L. Rosario of DeLand.
U.S. Air Force Airman Charles K. Sanders graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Sanders 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2007 graduate of South Lake High School in Groveland, Sanders is the son of Katherine Falcon of Clermont, and Terry Sanders of DeBary.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephany Sanchez graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Sanchez 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2005 graduate of Dr. Pila High School, Ponce, Sanchez is the daughter of Diana Oliver of Deltona.
U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua D. Pait graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Pait 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2008 graduate of DeLand High School, Pait is the son of James and Debora Pait of DeLand.
U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Robert B. Martin recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Martin completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
A 2004 graduate of Seeger Memorial High School of West Lebanon, Ind., Martin is the son of Annette F. Ellis of Orange City, and Bradley R. Martin of Attica, Ind.
U.S. Air Force Airman Justin S. Woodget graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Woodget 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 and air women who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2005 graduate from Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, Woodget is the son of Christina Szydelko of Deltona.
U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew K. Shirota graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Shirota 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2008 graduate of Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Shirota is the son of Andrea White, and brother of Michael Shirota, both of Deltona.
U.S. Air Force Airman Ruben Velazquez graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Velazquez 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2004 graduate of Deltona High School, Velazquez is the son of Brenda Emestica of Deltona.
U.S. Navy Seaman Grace A. Tucker recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Tucker completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations." This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
Tucker is the granddaughter of Pearl Hageman of DeLand.
U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Lauren A. Roelants was recently promoted to her current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
Roelants received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations." This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
Roelants is a 2007 graduate of DeLand High School.
U.S. Army Pvt. David A. Adorno has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, Adorno studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
A 1999 graduate of Colonial High School in Orlando, Adorno is the nephew of Jose Rosario of Deltona.
U.S. Army Pvt. Christopher C. Dickow has graduated from the Direct Fire Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training.
During the nine weeks of Basic Combat Training, Dickow received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train indirect fire infantry soldiers to employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate, neutralize and extract mines; map reading and ground navigation; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct and camouflage mortar firing positions; operate and maintain mortars and fire control equipment for individual/crew served weapons firing positions.
A 2004 graduate of DeLand High School, Dickow is the son of Kathleen Moeller of DeLand.
U.S. Air Force Airman Stuart D. Blaile graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Blaile 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2008 graduate of Pine Ridge High School in Deltona. Blaile is the son of Cathy and Anthony Blaile of Deltona.
U.S. Army Pvt. Zachary E. Sheaks has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training.
During the nine weeks of basic combat training, Sheaks received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area.
A 2005 graduate of Deltona High School, Sheaks is the son of Kathy Sheaks of Deltona.
U.S. Army National Guard Pvt. Robert F. Vahey has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training.
During the nine weeks of basic combat training, Vahey received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area.
A 2008 graduate of Halifax Academy in Daytona Beach, Vahey is the son of Lisa Vahey of DeLand, and the grandson of Jack Vahey of Eustis.
U.S. Air Force Airman Garrett E. Fountain graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Fountain 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2007 graduate of Deltona High School, Fountain is the son of Ann Fountain of DeBary.
U.S. Air Force Airman Cory S. Sanden graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Sanden 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2008 graduate of Deltona High School, Sanden is the son of Jennifer Vazquez of Deltona.
U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Jean P. Serrano recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Serrano completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
A 2006 graduate of Timber Creek High School in Orlando, Serrano is the son of Vilma J. Melendez of Orange City, and Pablo A. Serrano of Carolina, Puerto Rico.
U.S. Air Force Airman Martes E. Villalobos graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Villalobos 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 and airwomen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Villalobos is the son of Edgardo Villalobos and Carmen Martes in Deltona.
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Thomas Gerald "T.J." Lyons graduated March 12 from Security Forces Tech School at Lackland Air Force Base. He will be stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
A graduate of DeLand High School, Lyons is the son of Cheryl Lyons and Gerald Lyons, both of DeLand.
U.S. Air Force Airman Mathew C. Marquard has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
During the six weeks of training, Marquard studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen and airwomen who complete basic training receive credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
A 2006 graduate of Edgewater High School in Orlando, Marquard is the grandson of Mary Marquard of Mascotte, and former ward of Donald Green of Deltona.
U.S. Army Capt. Debra A. Chappel has returned from deployment in Mosul, Iraq, after providing medical care to service members in the Multi National Division-North for the past 15 months.
During that time, soldiers from the 86th Combat Support Hospital treated almost 3,000 patients and evacuated almost 300 of them to a higher level of care. They also managed an inpatient care workload that numbered more than 750, including patients from all branches of the armed forces, Department of Defense and Army civilians, American and foreign contractors, local civilians, Iraqi Army and police, and security internees.
The 86th Combat Support Hospital is assigned to the 44th Medical Command and supports the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky.
Chappel, a medical-surgical nurse with 17 years of military service, is assigned to the Reynolds Army Community Hospital, Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.
A 1985 graduate from Belmont High School in Decatur, Ind., she is the daughter of Phillip A. and Evelyn L. Debolt of Decatur. She received a bachelor's degree in 1991 from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., and a master's degree in 2007 from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo.
Chappel's husband, James, is the son of James R. Chappel and Bridget Chappel, both of DeLand.
U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice James B. Grace, son of Tammy and stepson of Chris Jaques of Lake Helen, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Grace received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
Grace is a 2008 graduate of DeLand High School.
U.S. Air Force Airman Cory R. Jeffrey has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
During the six weeks of training, he studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Jeffrey, a 2007 graduate of Deltona High School, is the son of Dan Jeffrey of Ray City, Ga., and also is the son of Dawn and stepson of Ken Parent of Deltona.
U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman Brent R. Wilkins has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
During the six weeks of training, he studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Wilkins earned distinction as an honor graduate.
The son of Stacey Siccon of Orlando and Mark Wilkins of DeLand, he is a 2005 graduate of DeLand High School, and earned an associate degree from Daytona State College in 2008.
U.S. Army Reserve Pvt. Nicholas W. Trentham has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, Trentham studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Trentham is the son of Richard Trentham and Karen Barker, both of Orange City.
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Angelica M. Santiago recently graduated from the Marine Corps Supply School Basic Distribution Management Specialist Course while assigned as a student to Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools Training Command in Camp Lejeune, N.C.
The distribution management course encompasses 25 training days, covering topics to include personal-property, and passenger-travel and freight management.
Santiago and her fellow students were also licensed as forklift operators.
A 2008 graduate of Deltona High School, Sanitago is the daughter of Maria A. and Angel H. Santiago of Deltona.
U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher R. Smith has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
During the six weeks of training, Smith studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen and airwomen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Smith earned distinction as an honor graduate.
A 2007 graduate of a high-school program at Seminole Community College Adult High School, he is the son of Patricia and Mahlon Smith of Deltona.
U.S. Army Pvt. Ambur M. Pittman has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, Pittman studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Pittman earned distinction as an honor graduate.
A 2008 graduate of DeLand High School, she is the daughter of June Edge of DeLand, and granddaughter of Patricia Torres of Lake Helen.
U.S. Air Force Airman James L. Rodriguez has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
During the six weeks of training, Rodriguez studied the Air Force mission, organization and core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen and airwomen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Rodriguez is the son of Luis and Arlene Rodriguez of Deltona.
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