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Ian D. Ritchie 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. Ritchie is the son of Mark C. and Lisa A. Ritchie of Teaberry Drive, Carlisle, Pa. He is a 2009 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg, Pa.

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Army Pvt. Jonathan D. Cole 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 Alvin Cole of N. Main St., Mocanaqua, Pa. The private is a 2005 graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School, Pa.

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Air Force Maj. Adam L. Rutherford has graduated from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. The graduate school allows students from all branches of the U.S. military, civilians, and international students to complete graduation requirements in one of the six departments at the School of Engineering and Management. Students are provided the opportunity to learn and exercise a variety of quantitative and qualitative concepts, skills, and techniques to integrate engineering, science, and policy issues into a decision-making framework for optimum installation management and technical services operations management. Graduates are capable of applying concepts, methods, and tools related to planning, directing, and controlling resources (people, material, equipment and funds) in an operations management context. Most AFIT graduates fill technical positions requiring advanced academic degrees in their respective field of study from across the Department of Defense. Rutherford earned a master’s of science degree in systems engineering. He is the son of Rob L. Rutherford of Donni Lane, Junction City, Ore., and Pam M. Rutherford of Edgehill Road, Springfield, Ore. His wife, Kristie, is the daughter of Steven J. Henderson of Brooks Ave., Imbler, Ore., and Janice M. Henderson of 14th St., LaGrande, Ore. Rutherford has served in the military for 14 years. The major graduated in 1990 from Thurston High School, Springfield, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1995 from Oregon State University, Corvallis. He earned a master’s degree in 2001 from Webster University, St. Louis, Mo.

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Army Pvt. Clifton L. Gilbert 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 Cynthia Gilbert of Dayton St., Muskogee, Okla. The private is a 2008 graduate of Webbers Falls High School, Okla.

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Navy Lt. Cmdr. Theodore T. Diamond has graduated from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. The graduate school allows students from all branches of the U.S. military, civilians, and international students to complete graduation requirements in one of the six departments at the School of Engineering and Management. Students are provided the opportunity to learn and exercise a variety of quantitative and qualitative concepts, skills, and techniques to integrate engineering, science, and policy issues into a decision-making framework for optimum installation management and technical services operations management. Graduates are capable of applying concepts, methods, and tools related to planning, directing, and controlling resources (people, material, equipment and funds) in an operations management context. Most AFIT graduates fill technical positions requiring advanced academic degrees in their respective field of study from across the Department of Defense. Diamond earned a master’s of science degree in systems engineering. He is the son of Stephen C. and Susan U. Diamond of Deer Hill Lane, Briarcliff, N.Y. His wife, Melissa, is the daughter of Kathleen McSwain of S.W. Berwick Drive, Oak Harbor, Wash., and Jerry L. McSwain of Norman, Okla. The lieutenant commander graduated in 1992 from The Hackley School, Tarrytown, N.Y., and he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1996 from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.

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Jason D. Nahrgang has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Nahrgang, a mission support inspection branch chief with 15 years of military service, is assigned to the Air Force Space Command Inspector General, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colo. He is the son of David M. Nahrgang of Mylar Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Bobbie M. Hoover of Pawnee Circle, Colorado Springs, Colo. His wife, Heather, is the daughter of Jay Hanson of Miami Ave., Madeira, Ohio. The lieutenant colonel graduated in 1989 from Central High School, Cheyenne, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1993 from the University of Wyoming, Cheyenne. He earned a master’s degree in 2007 from Webster University, St. Louis, Mo.

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Army Pvt. Michael A. Haitz 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 Debbie Teeter of Groveland Hill Road, Groveland, N.Y. Haitz graduated in 2008 from Geneseo High School, N.Y.

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Army Pvt. Teoman S. Sayginer 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 Larry B. Sayginer of Wildflower Drive, Rochester, N.Y., and grandson of Neuzat Sayginer of E. Godfrey St., Newark, N.Y. NOTE TO EDITOR: Names are spelled as they appear on the release form.

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Department of the Air Force Civilian Charles E. Wellman has been named the Outstanding Airman of the Year in Civilian Category I for the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, Mo. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, teamwork, significant self-improvement, personal achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. He is a wood worker with the 509th Bomb Wing eligible to represent the wing at the 8th Air Force competition. The nominees competing at this level are the best of the best in their category, lead by example, and help showcase the excellence emphasized by the 8th Air Force. Wellman is the son of Mary Wellman of Sprakers, N.Y. He is a 1982 graduate of Fonda Fultonville High School, Fonda, N.Y.

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Department of the Air Force Civilian Charles E. Wellman has been named the Outstanding Airman of the Year in Civilian Category I for the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, Mo. Selection was based on the individual’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, teamwork, significant self-improvement, personal achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support. He is a wood worker with the 509th Bomb Wing eligible to represent the wing at the 8th Air Force competition. The nominees competing at this level are the best of the best in their category, lead by example, and help showcase the excellence emphasized by the 8th Air Force. Wellman is the son of Mary Wellman of Sprakers, N.Y. He is a 1982 graduate of Fonda Fultonville High School, Fonda, N.Y.

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Army Sgt. Andrew V. Reddy 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 Verna F. Davis of E. 31st St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Reddy graduated in the year 2000 from Canarsie High School, Brooklyn, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2005 from the State University of New York College at Oswego.

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Army Sgt. Scott J. Shelby 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 Bird and Roberta Shelby of Petes Drive, Felch, Mich. His sister, Allyson Tregillis, resides on W. Ludington St., Iron Mountain, Mich. Shelby graduated in 1997 from North Dickinson High School, Felch, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2002 from Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich.

NOTE TO THE EDITOR: All names are spelled as they appear on the release form.

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Air Force 1st Lt. Alfred G. Traylor II has graduated from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. The graduate school allows students from all branches of the U.S. military, civilians, and international students to complete graduation requirements in one of the six departments at the School of Engineering and Management. Students are provided the opportunity to learn and exercise a variety of quantitative and qualitative concepts, skills, and techniques to integrate engineering, science, and policy issues into a decision-making framework for optimum installation management and technical services operations management. Graduates are capable of applying concepts, methods, and tools related to planning, directing, and controlling resources (people, material, equipment and funds) in an operations management context. Most AFIT graduates fill technical positions requiring advanced academic degrees in their respective field of study from across the Department of Defense. Traylor earned a master’s of science degree from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is the son of Alfred G. Traylor of Appomattox Road, Davidsonville, Md. The lieutenant graduated in 2001 from South River High School, Edgewater, Md., and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2005 from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.

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Army Sgt. Jason A. Slone 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. Slone graduated in 2003 from Archbishop Curley High School, Baltimore, Md., and received a bachelor’s degree in 2007 from the University of Maryland- Baltimore County, Baltimore.

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Army Pvt. Eric A. Barnett 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 Gilda Walters of Jouett Creek Drive, Lexington, Ky. The private is a 2007 graduate of Henry Clay High School, Lexington.

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Army Pvt. Tyler J. Finley 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 Richard Finley of Alston Ave., Marysville, Kan. The private is a 2005 graduate of Marysville High School.

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Air Force Capt. Jeremy D. Johnson has graduated from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. The graduate school allows students from all branches of the U.S. military, civilians, and international students to complete graduation requirements in one of the six departments at the School of Engineering and Management. Students are provided the opportunity to learn and exercise a variety of quantitative and qualitative concepts, skills, and techniques to integrate engineering, science, and policy issues into a decision-making framework for optimum installation management and technical services operations management. Graduates are capable of applying concepts, methods, and tools related to planning, directing, and controlling resources (people, material, equipment and funds) in an operations management context. Most AFIT graduates fill technical positions requiring advanced academic degrees in their respective field of study from across the Department of Defense. Johnson earned a master’s degree in materials science – electrical and optical materials. He is the son of Doug and Marcia Johnson of Farmer City, Ill. The captain graduated in 1998 from Blue Ridge High School, Farmer City, and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2003 from the University of Illinois, Champaign.

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Air Force Capt. Jeremy D. Johnson has graduated from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. The graduate school allows students from all branches of the U.S. military, civilians, and international students to complete graduation requirements in one of the six departments at the School of Engineering and Management. Students are provided the opportunity to learn and exercise a variety of quantitative and qualitative concepts, skills, and techniques to integrate engineering, science, and policy issues into a decision-making framework for optimum installation management and technical services operations management. Graduates are capable of applying concepts, methods, and tools related to planning, directing, and controlling resources (people, material, equipment and funds) in an operations management context. Most AFIT graduates fill technical positions requiring advanced academic degrees in their respective field of study from across the Department of Defense. Johnson earned a master’s degree in materials science – electrical and optical materials. He is the son of Doug and Marcia Johnson of Farmer City, Ill. The captain graduated in 1998 from Blue Ridge High School, Farmer City, and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2003 from the University of Illinois, Champaign.

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Aaron D. Mount has been promoted to the rank of master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Mount, a commander’s support staff superintendent with 17 years of military service, is assigned to the Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, Fla. He is the son of Darlene Mount of W. Northwind Drive, Sandwich, Ill. The master sergeant is a 1991 graduate of Kaneland Senior High School, Maple Park, Ill.

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Army Pvt. Kenrick R. Burks 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 Yetta Kelly of Campbellton Road, Atlanta, Ga.

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Army Pvt. Kimberly C. 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. Smith is the sister of Nenaqita Williams of Tennant Ave., Columbus, Ga. NOTE TO EDITOR: Sister’s first name is spelled as it is on the release form.

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Army Pvt. Ryan K. Danila 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 Jessica Danila of White Oak Drive, Winder, Ga.

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Joyce C. Welborn 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. Wellborn is the daughter of Kenneth G. and Karen S. Wellborn of Hubbard Ave., Stamford, Conn. She graduated from a home school program in 2009.

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Dustin D. Mayes has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force after completing the Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program and graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. ROTC is an educational program designed to provide college students an opportunity to be Air Force officers after completing military study courses and bachelor’s degree requirements at a host college or university. The program is the largest and oldest source of commissioned officers for the Air Force, with a mission to produce and develop highly qualified military leaders and better citizens for America. The officers pursue their Air Force careers in air, space and cyberspace fields and other scientific, technical and administrative professions as leaders helping to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. Mayes is the son of Mark S. and Penni D. Mayes of Victor Drive, Mooresville, Ind. He is a 2005 graduate of Mooresville High School.

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Army Pvt. Johnathan Darden 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 Carla Barber of Mexia, Texas.