For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared J. Marcelli has arrived for duty at Creech Air Force Base, Indian Springs, Nev. Marcelli, a satellite, wideband, and telemetry systems apprentice, is assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The airman has served in the military for one year. He is the son of Rosemarie L. Nelson of Bradford Place N.W., Albuquerque, N.M.
For immediate release.
Air Force Senior Airman Anthony D. Bouchard has deployed 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. Bouchard a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration journeyman, is regularly assigned to the 33rd Combat Control Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. He is the son of Bobbie Bouchard of Roxboro Drive, Oklahoma City, Okla., and son of Charlotte Felton of S.W. Park Ave., Lawton, Okla. The airman is a 2003 graduate of Eisenhower High School, Lawton.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron M. Payne has arrived for duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Mont. Payne is a security forces member assigned to the 741st Missile Security Squadron. He is the son of Robery Payne of Wakoly St., Omaha, Neb. The airman is a 2007 graduate of Benson High School, Omaha.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The parent’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.
For immediate release.
Air Force Senior Airman Aaron M. Ferguson is currently deployed overseas at a forward operating base 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. Reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been mobilized, activated and deployed along with active duty members to support the war against global terrorism. Mission objectives encompass combating the international terrorist network or regime forces outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South and Southwest Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, islands in the Pacific, and in numerous other countries. Ferguson, a fuels journeyman with four years of military service, is normally assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. He is the son of Cindy S. Nowiki of N. School St., and Clifford E. Ferguson of Donna Drive, both of Desloge, Mo. His wife, Robyn, is the daughter of Castle H. and Julia Tolin of Crested Butte Drive, Eagle River, Alaska.
For immediate release.
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Patricia M. Newton has arrived for duty at Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta, Ga. Newton, an information management supervisor with 16 years of military service, is assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing. She is the daughter of Jean and Pat Mayberry of Cascase St., Clarkston, Wash., and sister of Susan Davis of Thorncreek Court, Nampa, Idaho. Her husband, Kevin, is the son of Larry Newton of Godfrey Lane, Spring Lake, N.C. The sergeant is a 1990 graduate of Clarkston High School.
For immediate release.
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Troy Bizzack has been named the 2007 First Term Airmen Center’s Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement, specific achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. Bizzack, a first term airman center supervisor with 17 years of military service, is assigned to the 49th Mission Support Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, N.M. He is the son of Fred Bizzack of Pueblo, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Judy Kesselring of E. El Lago, Fountain Hills, Ariz. His wife, Kimberly, is the daughter of Dean and Lori Kraft of Saguaro Loop, Alamogordo, N.M.
For immediate release.
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Patricia M. Newton has arrived for duty at Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta, Ga. Newton, an information management supervisor with 16 years of military service, is assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing. She is the daughter of Jean and Pat Mayberry of Cascase St., Clarkston, Wash., and sister of Susan Davis of Thorncreek Court, Nampa, Idaho. Her husband, Kevin, is the son of Larry Newton of Godfrey Lane, Spring Lake, N.C. The sergeant is a 1990 graduate of Clarkston High School.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman Frederick J. Nelson has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Nelson, a helicopter crew chief, is assigned to the 763rd Maintenance Squadron. The airman has served in the military for one year. He is the son of Chris L. Nelson of Matianuck Ave., Windsor, Conn., and Patricia L. Nelson of Paulmar Ave., St. Joseph, Mich. In 2002, Nelson graduated from Lakeshore High School, Stevensville, Mich.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Clancy A. Soward has arrived for duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Mont. Soward is a security forces member assigned to the 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron. He is the son of Aimee Tinder of Lydon Court, Clarkston, Wash., and Paul Soward of N. Hall St., La Grande, Ore. The airman is a 2007 graduate of Asotin High School, Wash.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class John W. Brummett has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Brummett is a satellite, wideband, and telemetry systems apprentice. He is the son of Wesley Brummett of Sam Houston Ave., Huntsville, Texas. The airman graduated in 2006 from Huntsville High School.
For immediate release.
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Francis S. Warren is currently deployed overseas at a forward operating base 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. Reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been mobilized, activated and deployed along with active duty members to support the war against global terrorism. Mission objectives encompass combating the international terrorist network or regime forces outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South and Southwest Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, islands in the Pacific, and in numerous other countries. Warren, a police technical advisory team supervisor, is normally assigned to the 11th Security Forces Squadron, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. He has served in the military for 12 years. He is the son of Lisa C. Warren, and grandson of Theodore Brown, both of Saratoga Springs Place, Murrieta, Calif. His wife, Stephanie, is the daughter of Elvin Santiago of Palm Road, Salinas, Puerto Rico, and Roberta Flournoy of Sunny Ridge Court, Woodbridge, Va. The technical sergeant graduated in 1994 from Dana Hills High School, Dana Point, Calif.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael P. Bayer has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Bayer, an aerospace ground equipment maintenance apprentice, is assigned to the 57th Equipment Maintenance Squadron. He is the son of David H. Bayer of N. 29 1/4 Road, Mesick, Mich. The airman graduated in 2002 from Cadillac High School, Mich.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Damarious L. Farley has arrived for duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Mont. Farley is a traffic management helper assigned to the 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron. He is the son of Linda Farley of Branch Road, Tifton, Ga., and Steve Farley of Highway 82 N., Norman Park, Ga. The airman is a 2004 graduate of Tift County High School, Tifton.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The service member’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Richard H. King III has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. King, a materiel management apprentice, is assigned to the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron. He is the son of Rick H. and Lita King of Willowcreek Court, Great Falls, Mont. His wife, Brittany, is the daughter of Jim Lundquist of 34th St., Great Falls. The airman graduated in 2004 from C.M. Russell High School, Great Falls.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Sara E. Knowles has arrived for duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Mont. Knowles is a security forces member assigned to the 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron. She is the daughter of Robert and Karen Knowles of S. Beechwood, Braham, Minn. The airman is a 2003 graduate of Braham Area High School.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert E. Stine has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Stine, a pavement and equipment apprentice, is assigned to the 820th Red Horse Squadron. The airman has served in the military for one year. He is the son of Andrew E. and Kimberly S. Stine of Carnes School Road, Cranberry, Pa. His wife, Alicia, is the daughter of Steven Toscano, and Laura Toscano, both of Seneca, Pa. In 2004, Stine graduated from Cranberry High School.
For immediate release.
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Francis S. Warren is currently deployed overseas at a forward operating base 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. Reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been mobilized, activated and deployed along with active duty members to support the war against global terrorism. Mission objectives encompass combating the international terrorist network or regime forces outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South and Southwest Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, islands in the Pacific, and in numerous other countries. Warren, a police technical advisory team supervisor, is normally assigned to the 11th Security Forces Squadron, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. He has served in the military for 12 years. He is the son of Lisa C. Warren, and grandson of Theodore Brown, both of Saratoga Springs Place, Murrieta, Calif. His wife, Stephanie, is the daughter of Elvin Santiago of Palm Road, Salinas, Puerto Rico, and Roberta Flournoy of Sunny Ridge Court, Woodbridge, Va. The technical sergeant graduated in 1994 from Dana Hills High School, Dana Point, Calif.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel M. Jepko Jr. is currently deployed overseas at a forward operating base 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. Reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been mobilized, activated and deployed along with active duty members to support the war against global terrorism. Mission objectives encompass combating the international terrorist network or regime forces outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South and Southwest Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, islands in the Pacific, and in numerous other countries. Jepko has served in the military for one year. He is the son of Samuel M. Jepko Sr. of Roseway Court, Harrisburg, N.C., and Nancey R. Jepko of Mobile, Ala. The airman first class graduated in the year 2000 from Mooresville High School, N.C. NOTE TO EDITOR: The mother’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.
For immediate release.
Air Force Capt. Jennifer L. Gurganus is currently deployed overseas at a forward operating base 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. Reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been mobilized, activated and deployed along with active duty members to support the war against global terrorism. Mission objectives encompass combating the international terrorist network or regime forces outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South and Southwest Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, islands in the Pacific, and in numerous other countries. Gurganus, an A-10 aircraft maintenance unit officer in charge, has served in the military for more than five years. She is the daughter of Jim P. Gurganus of North Road, Chelmsford, Mass. Her grandparents, George and Barbara Gannon, reside on Flynn Road, Franklin, Mass. The captain received a bachelor’s degree in 2002 from North Carolina State University, Raleigh.
For immediate release.
Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa J. Velez is currently deployed overseas at a forward operating base 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. Reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been mobilized, activated and deployed along with active duty members to support the war against global terrorism. Mission objectives encompass combating the international terrorist network or regime forces outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South and Southwest Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, islands in the Pacific, and in numerous other countries. Velez, a vehicle management and analysis journeyman, is normally assigned to 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fla. She is currently serving as a police technical advisory team mentor in Afghanistan. The airman has served in the military for six years. She is the daughter of Paulina Camacho of Perrin Central Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, and Miguel A. Velez of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
For immediate release.
Air Force Senior Airman Andrew J. Storck has been promoted to the rank of senior airman in the U.S. Air Force. Storck, an armament systems specialist with three years of military service, is assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, S.D. He is the son of John and Lisa Storck of Chardonnay Drive, Macungie, Pa. The airman is a 2003 graduate of Emmaus High School, Pa.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The name, Storck, is spelled as it appears on the release form.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman Eric R. Nault has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Nault, a security forces apprentice, is assigned to the 99th Security Support Squadron. He is the son of Linda J. Nault of S. Main St., Bradford, Vt. His wife, Heather, is the daughter of Roy Olsen, and Lillian Olsen, both of East Corinth, Vt. In 2001, the airman graduated from Oxbow High School, Bradford.
For immediate release.
Air Force 1st Lt. Kristen A. Lainis is currently deployed overseas at a forward operating base 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. Reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been mobilized, activated and deployed along with active duty members to support the war against global terrorism. Mission objectives encompass combating the international terrorist network or regime forces outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South and Southwest Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, islands in the Pacific, and in numerous other countries. Lainis, an A-10 aircraft maintenance unit assistant officer in charge, is normally assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. She has served in the military for more than two years. She is the daughter of Thomas and Phyllis Lainis of Deer Trail, Cornwall, N.Y. The lieutenant graduated in 2001 from James I. O’Neill High School, Highland Falls, N.Y., and received a bachelor’s degree in 2005 from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
For immediate release.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Wayne K. Reid has arrived for duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Mont. Reid, a facilities maintenance technician, is assigned to the 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron. He is the son of Sharolyn and Jeff Reid of Hodgson Road, Cathlamet, Wash. The airman graduated in 2006 from Wahkiaken High School, Cathlamet, and received an associate degree in 2006 from Lower Columbia College, Longview, Wash.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The mother’s first name is spelled as it appears on the release form.
For immediate release.
Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Steven G. Hampton has retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve after 29 years of faithful military service. He is the son of Wade and Melba Hampton of Washington, Mo. Prior to retiring, the chief served as the superintendent of the 76th Maintenance Wing, 72nd Air Base Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla. Chief Hampton will reside in Shawnee, Okla., and work at Tinker as a civilian.