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posted Nov 5, 2012 - 12:54:44pm

U.S. Air Force Airman Alec J. Woodard graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Woodard 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 DeLand High School, Woodard is the son of Patricia House of DeLand.

U.S. Army Pvt. Charles L. Bradbury has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, Bradbury 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 graduate of Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Bradbury is the son of Leroy Bradbury of Deltona.

U.S. Air Force Airman Colton R. Clapp graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Clapp 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 2011 graduate of Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, Clapp is the son of Rolley Clapp of Ponce Inlet.

U.S. Air Force Airman Franklyn J. Frias graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Frias 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 2010 graduate of Seaford Senior High School in Seaford, N.Y., Frias is the nephew of Santa Guzman Paulino of Deltona.

U.S. Air Force Airman Nathan Wilson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Wilson 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 2003 graduate of New Smyrna Beach High School, Wilson is the son of Linda Daniels of Edgewater.

U.S. Air Force Airman Cheyenne E. Jarrell graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Jarrell 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 2010 graduate of DeLand High School, Jarrell is the daughter of Tammy Peterson of DeLand, and Joe Jarrell of Fairborn, Ohio.

U.S. Air Force Airman Kevin M. Gasch Jr. graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Gasch 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 2011 graduate of Northeast High School in Pasadena, Md., Gasch is the son of Dawn Gasch of Deltona, and Kevin Gasch of Pasadena

U.S. Army Pvt. Nicholas Townsend has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.

During the nine weeks of training, Townsend 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.

A 2011 graduate of T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School in Pierson, Townsend is the son of Janie Townsend of Cuero, Texas, and son-in-law of Colette Miller of Pierson.

U.S. Air Force Airwoman Niya S. Law graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Law 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 2011 graduate of Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Law is the daughter of Betsy Law of Deltona, and Charles Law of Sanford.

U.S. Army Pvt. Joshua I. Martinez has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.

During the nine weeks of training, Martinez 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.

A 2009 graduate of Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Martinez is the son of Leslie Martinez of Deltona, and the nephew of Jonathan Henslee of Statesville, N.C.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lauren A. Rose graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Rose 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 from a home-school program, Rose earned an associate degree in 2011 from Daytona State College in Daytona Beach.

She is the daughter of Janice Stone of DeLand.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caitlin E. Imhoff graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Imhoff 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 2011 graduate of DeLand High School, Imhoff also earned an associate degree in 2011 from Daytona State College.

She is the daughter of Donald Imhoff of DeLand, and the granddaughter of Joyce Roper of Paducah, Ky.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Michael C. Folker has been decorated with the Air Medal, which is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.

The medal is primarily intended to recognize those individuals who are on current crew member or non-crew member flying status, which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism or for meritorious service.

Folker is a C-17 loadmaster evaluator assigned to the 512th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The master sergeant has served in the military for 22 years.

He graduated in 1988 from Smyrna High School in Delaware.

Folker is the son of Brenda C. Harnage of Kennedyville, Md., and Charles W. Folker of U.S. Highway 17 North in DeLeon Springs, Fla. His wife, Neomia, is the daughter of Betty Ann Nelson and Daniel R. Nelson Sr. of Smyrna, Del.

U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Eliseo Nogueras has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners.

Nogueras is a chaplain assigned to the 43rd Military Police Brigade in Warwick, R.I. He has served 22 years in the military.

He is the son of Ana Nogueras of Providence, R.I. His wife, Ida, is the daughter of Alfredo and Ruth Maldonado of Deltona.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman Holly N. Harrison graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Harrison 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 Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Harrison is the daughter-in-law of Michele Harrison of Osteen, and the granddaughter of Sadie Powell of Deltona.

U.S. Air Force Airman Shawn M. South graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

South 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 2011 graduate of Taylor High School in Pierson, South is the son of Melissa South of Pierson.

U.S. Army Pvt. Jonathan W. Maxwell has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, Maxwell 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 Deltona High School, Maxwell is the son of Lydia Maxwell of Deltona.

U.S. Air Force Airman Christian J. Gerhart graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Gerhart 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 DeLand High School, Gerhart is the son of JoAnn Gerhart of Bonifay.

U.S. Air Force Airman Eric E. Schmeck graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Schmeck 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 2011 graduate of Lake Mary High School, Schmeck is the son of Martha and Edward Schmeck of Deltona.

U.S. Army Pvt. Rac Kim has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, Kim 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 2010 graduate of DeLand High School, Kim is the son of Inyoung Kim of DeBary.

U.S. Air Force Airwoman Hali L. Klein graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Klein 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 2011 graduate of Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Klein is the daughter of Shannon Pacheco of Orlando.

U.S. Army Pfc. Josue Garcia-Segarra has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, Garcia-Segarra 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 2008 graduate of Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Garcia-Segarra earned an associate degree in 2010 from Daytona State College in Deltona.

He is the son of Magdalena Segarra of Deltona.

U.S. Air Force Airman Sean M. Stevens graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Stevens 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.

Stevens earned distinction as an honor graduate.

He is the son of Staci Stevens of Cumming, Ga., and David Stevens of DeBary.

U.S. Air Force Airman Chalen D. Godwin Jr. graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Godwin 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 2011 graduate of Deltona High School, Godwin is the son of Chalen Godwin Sr. of Deltona, and grandson of Aida Jusino of St. Cloud.

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