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Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua T. Fitzgerald has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Lorie Beneke of Smoketree Drive, Forest, Va., and E. Arnold Fitzgerald Jr. of Lexington Turnpike, Amherst, Va. Fitzgerald is a 2006 graduate of Jefferson Forest High School, Forest.

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Air Force Airman Wade R. Farrow has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Kim and Phil Kepka of S. Grand, Lyons, Kan. His father, Jeff Farrow, resides on E. Waterman, Wichita, Kan. Farrow is a 2006 graduate of Lyons High School.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The relationships are as stated on the release form.

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Air Force Maj. Timothy R. Lawrence has been decorated with the Meritorious Service Medal. The medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by either outstanding achievement or meritorious service to the United States in noncombat situations. Lawrence received the medal for his distinguished service and outstanding performance while serving as assistant Director of Operations and F-15C Mission Commander for the 33rd Operations Support Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso, Fla. His superior management abilities directly contributed to the success of the wing’s mission. As flight commander, his leadership was crucial to the “Outstanding” operations rating and overall “Excellent” rating received during the wing’s Headquarters Air Combat Command Operational Readiness Inspection. He also served as a project officer during Operation Falcon Nest 07 that involved the deployment of six F-15C jet fighters and 191 individuals to King Khalid Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Maj. Lawrence is currently deployed to Southwest Asia from Eglin Air Force Base on a one-year assignment to serve at the Combined Air and Space Operations Center, Combat Operations Division. The F-15C pilot has served in the military for 14 years. He is the son of Betty Lawrence of E. 10th St., Mobridge, S.D., and grandson of Jackie Birkeland of Dupree, S.D. His wife, Linnaea, is the daughter of Larry and Audrey Johnson of Iberia Ave., Sparta, Wis. Lawrence graduated in 1984 from Mobridge High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1989 from Iowa State University, Ames.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: All names are spelled as they appear on the servicemember’s hometown news release info form.

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Air Force Airman Ricardo C. Alvarez has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Alvarez, a security forces apprentice, is the son of Xavier N. Chavarin of S. Kenmore Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. In 2007, the airman graduated from Metropolitan High School, Los Angeles. NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The name “Chavarin” is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Airman Sean A. Young has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Young, a security forces apprentice, is assigned to the 99th Security Forces Squadron. He is the son of Frank B. and Randie L. Young of Salluce Drive, Denair, Calif. In 2007, the airman graduated from Denair High School.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Clifford R. Hayes has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Hayes, an aerospace propulsion apprentice, is assigned to the 57th Component Maintenance Squadron. The airman has served in the military for more than one year. He is the son of Tina M. Hayes of S. 97th Place, Mesa, Ariz. In 2006, Hayes graduated from Arizona Project Challenge, Queen Creek.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Nils A. Asp has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Asp, an A-10 avionics apprentice, is assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. He is the son of Jennie L. Shepard of North 42nd West Ave., Tulsa, Okla., and brother of Rocky J. Cherry of Brentwood Circle, Fort Smith, Ark. In 2003, Asp graduated from Tahlequah High School, Okla.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan A. Morrison has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Morrison, a security forces apprentice, is assigned to the 99th Security Support Squadron. He is the son of Jack R. Morrison and Kim J. Johnson of W. Grandview Road, Phoenix, Ariz. In 2007, the airman graduated from Greenway High School, Phoenix, and received an associate degree in 2007 from College America, Phoenix.

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Air Force Airman Jarred A Leland has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Leland, a security forces apprentice, is assigned to the 99th Security Forces Squadron. He is the son of Brent K. and Andrea F. Leland of Donahue Drive, El Cajon, Calif. In 2007, the airman graduated from Valhalla High School, El Cajon.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Janice B. Ongy has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Ongy, a materiel management apprentice, is assigned to the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron. She is the daughter of Artemio M. and Elvira B. Ongy of Las Cruces Way, Salinas, Calif. In 2005, the airman graduated from Salinas High School.

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Air Force Airman Ceseley M. Davis has arrived for duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. Davis, a security forces apprentice, is assigned to the 99th Security Support Squadron. She is the daughter of Delbert Wade and Marsa L. Davis of Center St., Harrisburg, Ark. In 2006, the airman graduated from Harrisburg High School. NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The name “Ceseley” is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Airman Joseph M. Calderon Jr. has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Joseph Calderon Sr. of Tica Road, Wichita Falls, Texas. Calderon is a 2007 graduate of Burkburnett High School, Texas.

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Air Force Airman Joseph A. Dizon has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Kandi Rieta of Clinton Corners Drive, Jacksonville, Fla., and Pedro Dizon Jr. of Orange Blossom Drive, Temecula, Calif. Dizon is a 2003 graduate of Chaparral High School, Temecula.

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Air Force Airman Phillip D. DeFraties has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Jody and stepson of Bob Harvill of Sorrento Villa, Springfield, Ill. His father and stepmother, Dave and Dawn DeFraties, reside on S. Spring St., Springfield. DeFraties is a 2006 graduate of Glenwood High School, Chatham, Ill.

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Air Force Airman Cole A. Klubek has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Greg and Tammy Klubek of Boston State Road, Hamburg, N.Y., and grandson of Margaret Waite of Brewer Road, Collins, N.Y. Klubek is a 2007 graduate of Hamburg High School.

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Air Force Airman Jason Allchin has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Allchin earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Cathy Allchin of Maple Valley Road, Suttons Bay, Mich. The airman is a 2004 graduate of Suttons Bay High School.

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Air Force Airman Austin M. Fisher has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Grant and Donna Fisher of Congressional Drive, Temecula, Calif. Fisher is a 2006 graduate of Chaparral High School, Temecula.

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Air Force Airman Eric J. Cabrera has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Cabrera earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Mary E. Cabrera of Grandview Ave., Sunnyside, Wash., and Pedro Cabrera Jr. of San Antonio. The airman graduated in 1999 from Sunnyside High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2004 from Washington State University, Pullman.

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Air Force Airman Nathan L. Lage has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Bill and Denise Lage of Pinon Trail, Wimberley, Texas. Lage is a 2004 graduate of Wimberley High School.

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Air Force Airman Robert D. Crosier has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Crosier earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Dean and Susan Crosier of Longwood Drive, Chicopee, Mass. The airman is a 2007 graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin D. Kimble has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Phillip Kimble of Via Maravilla, Chino Hills, Calif., and Sherice Gordon of Culver City, Calif. His grandmother, Verdell Gordon, resides on W. Queen St., Inglewood, Calif. Kimble’s sister is Jazmine Gordon of Roma Court, Palmdale, Calif. The airman is a 1998 graduate of Culver City High School.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: All names are spelled as they appear on the release form.

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Michael B. Brown has been promoted to the rank of senior airman in the U.S. Air Force. Brown, a fuels laboratory technician, is assigned to the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. The airman has served in the military for two years. He is the son of Mary J. Brown of S. Beltline Blvd., Columbia, S.C. His wife, Jan’Seal, is the daughter of Willie J. and Joyce M. Booker of Sagemont Drive, Augusta, Ga. In 2001, Brown graduated from Aiken High School, S.C.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: The name “Jan’Seal” is spelled as it appears on the release form.

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Air Force Airman Charles E. Johnson has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the grandson of David James of Robin Lane, Shelton, Conn., and son of Shari James of S.E. 28th Terrace, Cape Coral, Fla. Johnson is a 2007 graduate of Waterbury High School, Conn.

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Air Force Airman Edward L. Garrett has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Jan Garrett, and grandson of Alice Lippincott, both of Hedgewood Drive, Winter Park, Fla. Garrett is a 2007 graduate of Lake Howell High School, Winter Park, Fla.

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Air Force Airman Joseph A. Dizon has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Kandi Rieta of Clinton Corners Drive, Jacksonville, Fla., and Pedro Dizon Jr. of Orange Blossom Drive, Temecula, Calif. Dizon is a 2003 graduate of Chaparral High School, Temecula.