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Air Force Airman Bradley M. Hansen 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 Shane Hansen of N. 139th Ave., Omaha, Neb. The airman is a 2007 graduate of Westside High School, Omaha.

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Air Force Airman Zachary D. Gardner 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. Gardner earned distinction as an honor graduate of the course. He is the son of Bruce Gardner of Umberto St., New Cumberland, Pa., and Jolynn Provenza of Millers Gap Road, Marysville, Pa. The airman is a 2008 graduate of Susquenita High School, Duncannon, Pa.

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Air Force Airman Stephen J. Hopkins 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. Hopkins is the son of Peggy Hopkins of Patriot Drive, Chalfont, Pa. The airman is a 2007 graduate of Central Bucks High School West, Doylestown, Pa.

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Air Force Airman Austin R. Chieze 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. Chieze is the son of Gloria Chieze of Perdew Ave., Ridgecrest, Calif. The airman is a 2008 graduate of Burroughs High School, Ridgecrest.

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Air Force Airman Austin R. Chieze 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. Chieze is the son of Gloria Chieze of Perdew Ave., Ridgecrest, Calif. The airman is a 2008 graduate of Burroughs High School, Ridgecrest.

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Air Force Airman Larame C. Carpenter 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 Larry and Elaine Carpenter of Wesley Ave. S.W., Birmingham, Ala. Carpenter graduated in 2007 from West End High School, Birmingham.

NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The service member’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Airman Larame C. Carpenter 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 Larry and Elaine Carpenter of Wesley Ave. S.W., Birmingham, Ala. Carpenter graduated in 2007 from West End High School, Birmingham.

NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The service member’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Airman Larame C. Carpenter 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 Larry and Elaine Carpenter of Wesley Ave. S.W., Birmingham, Ala. Carpenter graduated in 2007 from West End High School, Birmingham.

NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The service member’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Airman Larame C. Carpenter 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 Larry and Elaine Carpenter of Wesley Ave. S.W., Birmingham, Ala. Carpenter graduated in 2007 from West End High School, Birmingham.

NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The service member’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Airman Erik A. Calabio 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 Celso and Mila Calabio of Wyandotte St., Winnetka, Calif. Calabio is a 2001 graduate of the West Valley Occupational Center, Woodland Hills, Calif. NOTE TO EDITOR: Names are spelled as they appear on the release form.

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Army Pvt. Jeffrey T. 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 Jeffrey Smith of Driftwood Ridge, Spring Branch, Texas, and Melissa Smith of Wayland Run, San Antonio, Texas. The private is a 2008 graduate of San Antonio Christian High School.

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Army Pvt. Michael L. Ross 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 grandson of Bishop Barrett of Sycamore Creek Road, Fort Worth, Texas. The private is a 2007 graduate of South Hills High School, Fort Worth.

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Army Pvt. Josephine G. Thompson 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 sister of Nick Esqueda of E. Louise St., Long Beach, Calif. The private graduated in the year 2000 from Long Beach Polytechnic High School.

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Army Pvt. Josephine G. Thompson 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 sister of Nick Esqueda of E. Louise St., Long Beach, Calif. The private graduated in the year 2000 from Long Beach Polytechnic High School.

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Army Pvt. Ian L. Rice 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. Rice is a 2007 graduate of Paradise Valley High School, Phoenix, Ariz.

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Benjamin P. Brasket has received an Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) college scholarship offer to attend a selected host college or university. The cadet was selected to receive the scholarship certificate on the basis of comprehensive tests, high school scholastic achievement, and extra-curricular activities. The majority of Air Force ROTC scholarships cover full college/university tuition, provide textbook allowance, and pay most laboratory or incidental fees. In addition, at least a $300 tax-free monthly allowance is paid to recipients during the academic year. The estimated value of the scholarship depends on the student’s choice of school and type of scholarship offered. Upon graduation from college and completion of the ROTC program, the cadet will receive a bachelor’s degree and a commission of second lieutenant in the Air Force. He is the son of Peter R. Brasket of Lake Sarah Road, Independence, Minn. Brasket is currently a student at Delano Senior High School, Minn.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer P. Quinn 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 Brian Quinn of Cannonsburg Road N.E., Belmont, Mich. Quinn graduated in 2005 from Rockford High School in Belmont.

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Air Force Airman Dana E. Miller 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 Paula and stepdaughter of Mike Margonie of Stonecrest Way, Highlands Ranch, Colo. Her father, Kyle Miller, resides on Whippoorwill Road, Nokesville, Va. The airman is a 2005 graduate of Chatfield Senior High School, Littleton, Colo.

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Air Force Airman Angelica J. McLeod 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 Maxine Morrison of N.W. 25th St., Sunrise, Fla. The airman is a 2007 graduate of Plantation High School, Fla.

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Army Pvt. Shaun A. Donohue has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier 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 grandson of James Donohue of 40th Ave., Kenosha, Wis. The private is a 2002 graduate of Bradford High School, Kenosha.

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Army Pvt. Robert N. Mason 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. Mason graduated in 2001 from Potomac Falls High School, Va.

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Army Pvt. Jonathan C. Lyons 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 Kelly Hogan of Mountain Road, Haymarket, Va. Lyons graduated in 2001 from Oakton High School, Vienna, Va.

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Army Pvt. Sean J. Rycroft has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier 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 Donna Rycroft of Berry Mill Road, Greer, S.C., and Barry Rycroft of Claremont Drive, Greenville, S.C.

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Army Pvt. Alonso P. Dominguez has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier 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. The private earned distinction as an honor graduate. Dominguez is a 2008 graduate of the Army Preparatory School, Fort Jackson, S.C.

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Jacquelyn Molinaro has been promoted to the rank of senior airman in the U.S. Air Force. Molinaro, a knowledge operations management apprentice with two years of military service, is assigned to the Air Force Technical Application Center, Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, Fla. She is the daughter of Robert R. Molinaro of Whitmore Road, Carbondale, Pa., and Francine Fitzgerald of Batluck St., Scranton, Pa. The airman graduated in 2006 from Carbondale Area Junior-Senior High School.