Air Force Airman 1st Class David M. DeLoera 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 Melissa Strykul of Grove St., Bluffton, Ohio. DeLoera is a 2008 graduate of Bluffton High School.

Army Pvt. Zachary D. Bair has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area.
He is the nephew of Glenn Bair of Findlay, Ohio. The private is a 2009 graduate of Findlay High School.

Air Force Airman Seth M. Dobbins 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 Kenneth Dobbins of Township 133 Road, Rushsylvania, Ohio, and grandson of Diana Clark of N. Detroit St., Kenton, Ohio. Dobbins is a 2008 graduate of Kenton High School.

Air Force Airman Nathan D. Kuenzli 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 grandson of Susan Decker of Forest Lake Drive, Findlay, Ohio, and son of Douglas Kuenzli of Township Road 79, Rawson, Ohio. Kuenzli is a 2009 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School, Rawson.

Army Pvt. William T. Maurer 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 Charles and Melody Maurer of Locust St., Findlay, Ohio.
Maurer is a 2008 graduate of Findlay High School.

Army Pvt. Trenton E. Hankins 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 Lynn Crouch of Wynnwood Court, Lima, Ohio, and Ed Hankins of S. Main St., Mount Cory, Ohio.
Hankins is a 2007 graduate of Bath High School, Lima.

Army Pvt. Austin L. Chapman 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 Rick and Amy Chapman of S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ohio. The private is a 2008 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School.

Army National Guard Pvt. Theron S. Gammon was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for performing and accomplishing assigned duties in a commendable manner, and for demonstrating skill and initiative in devising and improving work methods and procedures. The recipient's acts have significantly affected employee's morale resulting in improved work performance and esprit de corps through his or her personal diligence or initiative.
Gammon's expert firing of the M16A2 rifle resulted in engaging 37 out of 40 targets on the rifle qualification course in Basic Combat Training Class 21-10. He is assigned to the 1st Battalion, 19th Field Artillery, Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
He is the son of Scot A. and Billie J. Gammon of Township Road 180, Kenton, Ohio.

Army National Guard Pvt. Theron S. Gammon 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 Scot and Billie Gammon of Township Road 180, Kenton, Ohio. Gammon is a 2007 graduate of Kenton Senior High School.

Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. John D. Cherry earned a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Applied Management and Engineering Sciences from Walden University, Minneapolis, Minn., with research sponsored through the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio.
Cherry is deputy director of Intelligence for 3rd Air Force assigned to the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, N.M. The lieutenant colonel has served in the military for 19 years. He is the son of Larry L. and Ann E. Cherry of Northgate Court, Findlay, Ohio. His wife, Cynthia, is the daughter of Greg and Sally Cassidy of Southcliff Ave., Findlay. Cherry graduated in 1984 from Findlay High School, and received a bachelor's degree in 1989 from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Matthew R. Morrison has been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Morrison, a C-17 communications navigation mission systems instructor, is assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. The sergeant has served in the military for nine years. He is the son of Debbie A. Barrett of W. Spurgeon St., Fort Worth, Texas, and grandson of Harold and Christine Morrison of Stokes King Road, Greenville, Miss. His wife, Emily, is the daughter of John and Jackie Urbanksi of Lippincott Ave., Findlay, Ohio. The sergeant is a 1999 graduate of Western Hills High School, Benbrook, Texas.

Air Force Lt. Col. Jeremy L. Thiel has been decorated with the Bronze Star Medal for serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The medal is awarded to an individual who, while serving in the U.S. armed forces, has performed a heroic act, meritorious achievement or distinguished service during armed conflict or ground combat while engaged against an armed enemy of the United States. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe.

While deployed, Lt. Col. Thiel served as Detachment Commander, Deputy Garrison and Operations officer of Forward Operating Base Shindand and Afghan National Army and Afghan National Army Air Corps advisor, Combined Air Power Transition Command-Afghanistan. He advised members of the Afghan Ministry of Defense on planning for the presidential elections, but primarily assisted the U.S. Forces-Afghanistan in planning and building of the proposed Afghan National Air Corps pilot training wing and the development of the largest logistics hub in western Afghanistan. He led the first Combined Air Power Transition Force Team to Base Shindand and took control of airfield and established operations as senior airfield authority. His team assisted the emergency casualty evacuations for several U.S. and coalition members who were injured during operations in the area. Thiel mentored Afghan National Army brigade command and the garrison commander on airfield operations, and assisted explosive ordnance disposal teams to locate and remove multiple unexploded ordnances surrounding the airfield. He assisted in developing a base defense plan for another fire base, and on several occasions of indirect fire, Thiel led his team to take fighting positions. He was responsible for all on-base operations and tenant units, which included 1,200 U.S. members, 320 Italians, 500 Afghan National Army members; and coordinated and controlled 589 aircraft and moved more than 1,900 short tons of equipment and 3,000 individuals. Thiel also assisted in standing up of the first medical evacuation alert at Base Shindand and another fire base, in which it delivered critical lifesaving capability to Regional Command-West.  He is the 57th Weapons Support Squadron director of operations, 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. The lieutenant colonel has served in the military for 15 years. Thiel is the son of Kenneth L. and Joyce E. Thiel of State Highway 53 Route 3, Upper Sandusky, Ohio

Air Force Airman Cody K. Luginbill 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 Don Luginbill of Mayberry Road, Columbus Grove, Ohio, and Barb Luginbiil of Thurman St., Bluffton, Ohio.
Luginbill is a 2009 graduate of Columbus Grove High School.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Jerry C. Prowant is supporting the mission of Operation Unified Response, an international disaster relief effort underway in Haiti following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that ravaged the Caribbean nation on January 12. The focus of the mission is to alleviate the suffering of survivors and support humanitarian relief efforts. U.S. military service members' operations are in support of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the government agency responsible for overseeing the relief efforts. U.S. military members transport, deliver and distribute food, water, and medical aid. They are involved with port operations and rehabilitation, air operations, airfield management, security, engineering, logistics and structure assessments. They also provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts to orphans and children whose parents and families were lost in the earthquake's devastation. Prowant is an aircraft hydraulic systems craftsman assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing. The staff sergeant has served in the military for nine years  He is the grandson of Donna Walter of Township Road 101, Findlay, Ohio.

Army Pvt. Eric J. Payne has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Knox, Ky., which included basic combat training and advanced individual training (AIT). During the first nine weeks of initial entry training (IET), the trainee completed basic combat training which included instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, marches, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. During AIT, the soldier completed the armor crewman course to receive skill training in conducting tank unit defensive and offensive combat operations. The soldier was trained to operate, service and maintain armor tracked and wheeled vehicles, load and fire tank weapon systems, perform ammunition handling and supply duties, and assist in target detection and identification.
He is the son of William Payne of State Route 29, Anna, Ohio, and Mary Payne of Pleasant View Ave., Lima, Ohio.

Army Pvt. Jacob M. Below 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 Steve Below of E. Freemont St., Arcadia, Ohio, and Tracy Mathews of Fishlock Ave., Findlay, Ohio.Below is a 2007 graduate of Arcadia High School.

Army Reserve Pvt. Annette M. Daniel 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 daughter of Vickie Daniel of S. State Route 231, Tiffin, Ohio.Daniel is a 2009 graduate of Mohawk High School, Sycamore, Ohio.

Army Pvt. Michael R. Nichols has graduated from the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. The course is designed to train the crew member in launch operations of various missiles and ammunition in quick strikes during combat. The student was trained to perform maintenance in various launchers and re-supply vehicles and reload ammunition on these type vehicles.
Students were trained to drive, operate, perform maintenance and ammunition re-loading of the M270 self-propelled loader launcher and the ammunition re-supply vehicle and trailer. They also learned to mount radio sets in vehicles, cables communication components in vehicle launcher, and operate and perform operator maintenance on communications equipment. Nichols is the son of Sherri L. and Richard N. Nichols of Township Road, Rawson, Ohio. The private is a 2008 graduate of Findlay High School, Ohio.

Army Sgt. Charles R. Legge has returned to Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska after being deployed to Afghanistan for one year. The soldier is one of 3,500 members of the 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division stationed at Fort Richardson. Airborne combat team members included soldiers assigned to one of six battalions and regiments of the 25th Infantry Division. The airborne brigade served in three eastern provinces of Afghanistan, which included the Paktya, Paktika and Khost. Some of the challenges the brigade soldiers faced included poverty, unemployment, security, and management of natural resources and government institutions. Soldiers improved roads, provided vocational training in construction and civics, improved and re-opened 29 schools, remodeled six medical clinics and improved three district courthouses. While deployed in Afghanistan, Sgt. Legge was decorated with an Army Commendation Medal. Legge, a human resource sergeant, is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment. He has served in the military for more than four years. He is the son of Robert and Fay Legge of S. Main St., Mount Victory, Ohio.
His wife, Martina, is the daughter of Ann Maxim of Glenn Allen, Alaska. The sergeant graduated in 1999 from Ridgemont High School, Ridgeway, Ohio, and earned a master's degree in 2009 from Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio.

Antonio J. Gunn has been promoted to the rank of private two in the U.S. Army National Guard. Gunn, a transportation specialist, is a 2007 graduate of Columbus Grove High School, Ohio.

Army Pvt. Erin D. Deal has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky. During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. He is the son of Gloria J. Hoffenbert of Eastwood Drive, Lima, Ohio. His wife, Tasha, is the daughter of Bryan R. Murphy of Schooler Road, Lima. The private is a 2001 graduate of Perry High School, Cridersville, Ohio.
 

Army Pvt. Dale L. Woods 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 Dale and Deborah Woods of N. Sugar St., Lima, Ohio. Woods is a 2000 graduate of Bath High School, Lima.

Army National Guard Capt. Kristopher J. Johnson is returning to the U.S. after a deployment to Iraqi or Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom, respectively. The soldiers return to Fort Dix, N.J. for debriefing, evaluations and out-processing procedures before returning to their regularly assigned Army Reserve or National Guard units. While deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Capt. Johnson was decorated with the Bronze Star Medal for his distinguished service as air mission commander in Bagdad, Iraq, for the U.S. Vice President, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, Gen. Ray Odierno, Lt. Gen. Charles Jacoby, U.S. Senator McCain, Governor Arnold Swartzenager, and actress Angelina Jolie. The medal is awarded to an individual who, while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, has performed a heroic act, meritorious acts or achievements, or distinguished service not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States; or while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. Johnson, a company commander, is assigned to the 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment at the Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio. The captain has served in the military for 11 years. The National Guard officer is a resident of W. North St., Lithopolis, Ohio. He is the son of Pearl J. Johnson of Perrill Road, Ashville, Ohio. His wife, Emma, is the daughter of Teressa Amerit of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The captain graduated in 1995 from Lancaster High School, Ohio, and received a bachelor's degree in 2002 from Ohio University, Athens.

Air Force Airman Nicholas L. Benroth 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. Benroth is the son of Dean Benroth of Harmon Road, Bluffton, Ohio, and Cynthia Benroth of S. Oak St., Ottawa, Ohio.
He is a 2009 graduate of Ottawa Glandorf High School, Ottawa.

Air Force Airman Brittany K. Beltran 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 Rafael Beltran of Indian Mill Drive, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
Beltran is a 2009 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School.

Air Force Airman Tyson A. Shoner 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 grandson of Brenda Magers of Elm Ave., Tiffin, Ohio, and son of Sonya Garcia of E. State Highway 31, Longview, Texas. Shoner is a 2009 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School, Tiffin.

Army Spec. David L. Collins has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area.
Collins is a 1986 graduate of Lima Senior High School, Ohio.

Army National Guard Spec. Justin M. Rondot 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. Rondot earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Diana Rondot of S. Kemp Road, and brother of John Rondot of Lowell Ave., both of Lima, Ohio. Rondot graduated in 2000 from Shawnee High School, Lima, and received a bachelor's degree in 2005 from The Ohio State University, Columbus.

Army National Guard Pvt. Cody R. Schoonover has graduated from the Direct Fire Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of Basic Combat Training, the soldier 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. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train indirect fire infantry soldiers to employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate, neutralize and extract mines; map reading and ground navigation; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct and camouflage mortar firing positions; operate and maintain mortars and fire control equipment for individual/crew served weapons firing positions. He is the son of Robert and Gail Schoonover of Walnut St., Benton Ridge, Ohio.
The private is a 2009 graduate of Liberty Benton High School, Findlay, Ohio.

Air Force Airman Justin M. Ryan 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 John Ryan of Ward Ave., Lima, Ohio, and Misty Shaffer of Salem Cemetery Road, De Graff, Ohio.
Ryan is a 2009 graduate of Bath High School, Lima.

Army Reserve Lt. Col. Christopher P. Govekar has deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, to stand up Joint Task Force 435 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. Secretary of Defense established the task force in September 2009 to assume responsibility for all detainee operations in Afghanistan.
The service members assigned to the task force will provide care and custody of the detainees and will have oversight into the detainee review processes, as well as the responsibility for providing peaceful reintegration into society. Joint Task Force 435 will work with non-governmental agencies such as the Red Cross, as well as coalition nation partners. The task force members will also work with the Afghan government to help improve detention operations throughout the country. Govekar, a contracting and deputy logistics officer, has 21 years of military service. He is the son of Paul L. and Michele A. Govekar of N. High St., Kenton, Ohio. His wife, Kimberly, is the daughter of John Uebel of Portland, Ore., and Audrey G. Safford of Westberry Drive, San Jose, Calif.
The lieutenant colonel earned a bachelor's degree in 1990 from the University of Notre Dame, Ind., and a master's degree in 2000 from the University of Phoenix, Pleasanton, Calif. through the military extension program.

Air Force Airman Danielle C. Seifert 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 Tina and Bradley Seifert of N. Liberty St., McComb, Ohio.
Seifert is a 2009 graduate of McComb High School.

Army National Guard Sgt. Benjamin E. Coppes is returning to the U.S. after a deployment to Iraqi or Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom, respectively. The soldiers return to Fort Dix, N.J. for debriefing, evaluations and out-processing procedures before returning to their regularly assigned Reserve or National Guard units. Coppes, a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter repairer crew chief, is a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment, Columbus, Ohio. He has served in the military for six years. He is the son of Gerald and Cheryl Coppes of Township Road 191, Mount Blanchard, Ohio. The sergeant is a 2004 graduate of Arcadia High School, Ohio.

Air Force Airman Aaron Hauser 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 Matt and Jennifer Hauser of Hillville Road, Bluffton, Ohio.

Army National Guard Pvt. Aaron A. Comer has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area.
He is the son of Don Comer of S. Pearl St., Spencerville, Ohio, and Teresa Comer of Balsley Ave., Findlay, Ohio.
The private is a 2007 graduate of Spencerville High School.

Army Reserve Maj. Steven E. Stacy has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix, N.J., in preparation for deployment to serve in support of either Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom. The soldier is a member of the 352nd Civil Affairs Command based in Fort Meade, Md. The soldiers are normally activated from Army Reserve or Army National Guard units from throughout the U.S. They go through a series of in-processing procedures and training classes that prepare them for skills and situations they may face in their deployed environment. Stacy, a civil affairs officer, has 24 years of military service. He is the son of Eugene C. and Marylu Stacy of Coe St., Tiffin, Ohio. His wife, Julie, is the daughter of John Burnett of Spencerville, Ohio. The major is a 1979 graduate of Columbian High School, Tiffin.

Army National Guard Pvt. Brent L. Boroff has completed the Warrior Transition Course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
The course teaches basic skills necessary for integration into the Army for all prior-service servicemembers to fully prepare them for Advanced Individual Training or on to their first assignment. Soldiers undergo much of the same training developed in basic combat training, except it is developed in a program of instruction that lasts five weeks instead of nine. To complete the course, soldiers must complete the Army Physical Fitness Test, with a minimum of 60 points in each event, M-16 weapon qualification, tactical foot marches, tactical field and situational training, and the land navigation course. Boroff is a 2003 graduate of Perry High School, Lima, Ohio.

Air Force Capt. Jody L. Huss participated in a 14-day field training exercise termed "Vibrant Response 10.1" in Indiana. Participants included members from Air Force, Army and Marine Corps units based out of military installations in Washington, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and numerous other locations.
Vibrant Response is a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives Consequence Management Response Force training mission. The exercise is designed to prepare servicemembers and civilian counterparts to respond to an attack after a 10-kiloton nuclear bomb detonates on American soil. The scenario is played out at various locations in Indiana, which included Indianapolis, Camp Atterbury, Jennings Fairgrounds, Muscatatuck Urban Training Center at North Vernon, and the Shelbyville Airport. Participants of the exercise preformed search and rescue missions for survivors of the nuclear blast, decontaminated victims with special equipment, triaged victims and treated their injuries, and supported accountability of troops and equipment. Civilian task force members planned for life support, including feeding, billeting, and logistical sustainment of food, water and fuel for all troops involved in Vibrant Response. Huss is a certified emergency room nurse with 15 years of military service.
She is the daughter of David B. and Teresa M. Lammers of E. Main St., Ottawa, Ohio.  The captain graduated in 1992 from Ottawa-Glandorf High School, Ottawa, and received a bachelor's degree in 2004 from Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.

Jacob M. Below has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. Below, a 2007 graduate of Arcadia High School, Ohio, has reported to Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., for basic training on November 2009. , Ohio, and Steven Below of E. Fremont St, Arcadia.

Army Pvt. Nathan M. Krassow has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Knox, Ky., which consisted of basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). The first nine weeks of initial entry training, or basic combat training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship qualification, bayonet combat, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, marches, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. During AIT, the soldier completed the seven-week cavalry scout course. The training included subjects and instructions to operate, maintain and fire M2/M3 Bradley fighting vehicles; call and adjust fire on enemy targets, recognize friendly and threat vehicles; conduct reconnaissance and security missions, perform foot patrols, conduct land navigation, locate and neutralize mines; and operate and maintain scout vehicles. Krassow is the son of Thomas Krassow of Eastview Drive, North Baltimore, Ohio.
The private graduated in 2002 from North Baltimore High School.

Army National Guard Pvt. Jennifer M. Schilling 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 daughter of Greg Schilling of Wyandot Road E., Nevada, Ohio. Schilling graduated in 2009 from Ridgedale High School, Morral, Ohio.

Army Pvt. Daniel E. Radebaugh has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area. He is the son of Tonya Heyman of E. U.S. Highway 224, Attica, Ohio, and the grandson of Erwin Wagner of Bucyrus, Ohio. Radebaugh is a 2007 graduate of Seneca East High School, Attica.

Army Pvt. Benjamin J. Amstutz has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area. He is the son of Greg Amstutz of Hillville Road, Columbus Grove, Ohio. The private is a 2005 graduate of Bluffton High School, Ohio.

Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Jason D. Frater has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at 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. Frater, a military police member, is assigned to the 267th Military Police Company, Dickson, Tenn. He has served in the military for 14 years. He is the son of Duane A. Frater of Park St., Jackson, Ohio, and Sue Snyder of Findlay, Ohio. The sergeant graduated in 1991 from McComb High School, Ohio, and received an associate degree in 2007 from Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tenn.

Army National Guard Pvt. Andrew M. Shoemaker has graduated from the Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. The field artillery specialists serve in intelligence activities including target processing in field artillery, cannon battalions, division artillery, artillery and maneuver brigade and headquarters and fire support elements. The course is designed to train students to establish, maintain, and operate radio and wire communications and speech security equipment, including encoding and decoding messages. They also must prepare and maintain daily staff journals, fire support situation maps, charts and other fire support and target processing procedures, records, and documents. In addition, students assist in initiating requests for field artillery, mortar, naval gunfire, and aerial delivered munitions, and emplace, maintain, and assist in the operation of laser range finders, target designation, and night observation devices. Shoemaker is the son of Mike E. Shoemaker of W. Cleveland St., Delphos, Ohio.

Army Pvt. Matthew Mullins 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 Franklin and Mary Mullins of N. Perry St., Ottawa, Ohio. The private is a 2009 graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High School, Ottawa.

Army Reserve Spec. Thomas A. Newland has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at 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. Newland, a military police member, is normally assigned to the 342nd Military Police Company, Columbus, Ohio. He has seven years of military service. He is the son of Bruce Conner of W. Elm St., Lima, Ohio. The specialist is a 2004 graduate of Lima Senior High School.

Ryan M. Mazur has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. He is the son of Thomas and Shelly E. Mazur of High Ridge Road, Lima, Ohio.
Mazur is a 2006 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School.

Air Force Airman Dustin W. Sickle 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 Jeanette Sickle of Township Road, Alvada, Ohio. Sickle is a 2005 graduate of Vanlue High School, Ohio.

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Benjamin C. Leu 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 Richard Leu of Fostoria Road, Northwood, Ohio, and Nancy Bursa of Apple Creek Drive, Perrysburg, Ohio. Leu is a 2007 graduate of Northwood High School.

Air Force Airman Joshua A. Verhoff 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 Brenda Verhoff of Road K, Ottawa, Ohio. Verhoff is a 2009 graduate of Kalida High School, Ohio.

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Cody R. Siegel 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 Thomas Siegel of Stephens St., Chicopee, Mass., and grandson of Bob Siegel of W. Melrose Ave., Findlay, Ohio. Siegel is a 2009 graduate of Liberty Benton High School, Findlay.

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Benjamin C. Leu 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 Richard Leu of Fostoria Road, Northwood, Ohio, and Nancy Bursa of Apple Creek Drive, Perrysburg, Ohio. Leu is a 2007 graduate of Northwood High School.

Adam G. Distel has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course.
Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. He is the son of Greg and Ruth Distel of State Route 100, Tiffin, Ohio. Distel is a 2006 graduate of Mohawk High School, Sycamore, Ohio.

Air Force Airman David A. Show 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 Judith Thompson of County Road 96, McComb, Ohio, and Binger Show of N. Wheeling St., Toledo, Ohio.
Show is a 2003 graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School, Oregon, Ohio.

Army National Guard Pvt. Nick A. Smiley 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 Patti and stepson of Keith Mumper of Tall Oaks Ave, Lima, Ohio. Smiley is a 2009 graduate of Shawnee High School, Lima.

Joseph M. Williams has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. He is the son of Gregory J. and Marcie A. Williams of College Ave., Fostoria, Ohio. Williams is a 2004 graduate of St. Wendelin High School, Fostoria.

Air Force Airman Seth A. Blausey 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 Katrina Blausey of Attica, Ohio.
Blausey is a 2009 graduate of Seneca East High School, Attica.

William D. Chaney has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station.
Chaney, a 2009 graduate of Lima Senior High School, Ohio, will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., for basic training in January 2010.
He is the son of Diana and Doyle Chaney of Oakland, Lima.

Jarvis L. Johnson has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station.
Johnson, a 2003 graduate of Lima Senior High School Progressive Academy, Ohio, will report to Fort Knox, Ky., for basic training in January 2010. He is the son of Alison Wall of Tremont St., Lima, and William Johnson of Checkaberry Lane, Huntersville, N.C.

Courtney J. Stall has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky. The four-week course is a leadership internship for cadets that can lead to the ultimate goal of becoming an Army officer. College students experience and examine the Army without incurring an obligation to serve in the Army or ROTC, and are eligible to receive two-year college scholarship offers and attend the Advanced ROTC Course at their college. Cadets are observed and evaluated during classroom and field training exercises to determine their officer potential in leadership abilities and skills. The cadets are trained to have a sound understanding of traditional leadership values during the challenging, motivating "hands-on" training. The training develops well-disciplined, highly motivated, physically conditioned students, and helps improve the cadets' self-confidence, initiative, leadership potential, decision making, and collective team cohesion. The cadets receive training in fundamental military skills, Army values, ethics, Warrior ethos, basic rifle marksmanship, small arms tactics, weapons training, drill and ceremony, communications, combat water survival training, rappelling, land navigation, and squad-level operations field training. The cadet is a student at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. The cadet's parents are Michael Stall, and Jane Stall, both of Leipsic, Ohio.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert R. Bortles has arrived for duty at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Bortles, an aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, is assigned to the 436th Maintenance Squadron.  He is the son of Robert A. Bortles of Woodlake Blvd., Millbury, Ohio, and Rhonda K. Salas of Keiswetter Road, Holland, Ohio. His aunt, Laura L. Centeno, resides on 1st St., Millbury.
The airman is a 2007 graduate of Lake High School, Millbury.

Army Reserve Pvt. Jared M. Haycook 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 Teresa Faircloth of E. Tiffin St., Attica, Ohio. Haycook is a 2009 graduate of Seneca East School, Attica.

Logan Walters has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station.
Walters, a 2009 graduate of West Side High School, Wenatchee, Wash., has reported to Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., for basic training in September 2009. He is the son of Janette Zodrow of S. Chelan Ave., Wenatchee, and Jeremy Walters of Bowling Green, Ohio.

Darnell M. Sorrels has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station.
Sorrels, a 2005 graduate of Elida High School, Ohio, will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., for basis training in January 2010. He is the son of Carla Wood of Prospect Ave., and Vern Sorrels of Graham Place, both of Lima, Ohio.

Army National Guard Capt. Kevin L. Harrold has been mobilized and activated for deployment 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. Harrold, a military police officer, is normally assigned to the 585th Military Police Company, Marysville, Ohio. He has 17 years of military service. The captain graduated in 1990 from Carey High School, Ohio, and received a bachelor's degree in 2008 from Excelsior College, Albany, N.Y.

Army National Guard Sgt. Jason E. Rue has been mobilized and activated for deployment 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.
Rue, a healthcare specialist (combat medic), is normally assigned to the 585th Military Police Company, Marysville, Ohio. He has 12 years of military service.
He is the son of Cynthia Sterling of Continental, Ohio. The sergeant is a 1993 graduate of Continental High School.

Army National Guard Pfc. Bruce A. DeWitt has been mobilized and activated for deployment 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.
DeWitt, a military police member, is normally assigned to the 585th Military Police Company, Marysville, Ohio. He has one year of military service.
He is the son of William D. and Tammy L. DeWitt of St. Johns Road, Lima, Ohio. The private is a 2004 graduate of Bluffton High School, Ohio.

Army National Guard Sgt. Jeremy W. Twigg has been mobilized and activated for deployment 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.
Twigg, a military police member, is normally assigned to the 585th Military Police Company, Marysville, Ohio. He has 14 years of military service.
He is the son of Robert J. Twigg of Township Road 158, and Janet Twigg, both of Tiffin, Ohio. The sergeant graduated in 1990 from Bettsville High School, Ohio, and received an associate degree in 1998 from Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio.

Army National Guard Spec. Timothy V. Cooper has been mobilized and activated for deployment 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.
Cooper, a military police member, is normally assigned to the 585th Military Police Company, Marysville, Ohio. He has three years of military service.
He is the son of Shannon D. Ekleberry of S. Sandusky St., Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

Army National Guard Pfc. Erik S. Ferriman has been mobilized and activated for deployment 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. Ferriman, a military police member, is normally assigned to the 585th Military Police Company, Marysville, Ohio. He has three years of military service. He is the son of Rebecca Dysert of Township Road 180, Kenton, Ohio. The private is a 2006 graduate of Ridgemont High School, Ohio.

Army Spec. Darren T. Cochensparger has been mobilized and activated for deployment 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. Cochensparger, a military police member, is normally assigned to the 585th Military Police Company, Marysville, Ohio. He has more than two years of military service. He is the son of Susan A. Oliver of S. Washington St., Delphos, Ohio. The specialist is a 2008 graduate of Elida High School, Ohio.

Bryce A. Rainsburg has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station.
The recruit qualifies for a $6,000.00 enlistment bonus. Rainsburg, a 2008 graduate of Riverdale High School, Mount Blanchard, Ohio, will report to Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., for basic training in November 2009. He is the son of Sharon Rainsburg of Township Road, Arlington, Ohio, and Jeffrey Rainsburg of Township Highway 94, Forest, Ohio.

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Erik D. Huss 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 Cheryl Huss of Crestview Lane, Tiffin, Ohio. Huss graduated in 2004 from Tiffin Calvert High School, and earned a bachelors degree in 2008 from Denison University, Granville, Ohio.

Air National Guard Senior Airman Christina M. Conley has graduated from the Aviation Resource Management Apprentice Course at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. The course is designed to train students to maintain flight mission data of aircrew and aircraft, aircrew resource management, flying hours, training and evaluation, and flight scheduling, safety and physical requirements; perform and monitor operations systems management activities and functions, including planning and scheduling, standardization and evaluation, flying and ground training, flight records of takeoff, in-flight and landing status maintained in a computer database; and operate and maintain the Air Force operations resource management system. Conley will be assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing based in Swanton, Ohio. Her parents, Barry L. and Maria S. Conley, reside on Liberty Hi Road, Bowling Green, Ohio. The airman is a 2003 graduate of Otsego High School, Tontogany, Ohio.

Daniel W. Edwards has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. Edwards, a 2008 graduate of Patrick Henry High School, Hamler, Ohio, will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., for basic training in March 2010. He is the son of Dean Edwards of Loescher Road, Lima, Ohio, and Jenni Hahn of Park Ave., Deshler, Ohio.

Bruce A. Swan has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. The recruit qualifies for a $8000.00 enlistment bonus. Swan, a 2000 graduate of Whitmer High School, Toledo, Ohio, will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., for basic training in October 2009. He is the son of Kimberly Krueger of Ashdale, Toledo, and Bruce Swan of Aires, Perrysburg, Ohio.

Scott T. Quaintance has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. The recruit qualifies for a $8,000.00 enlistment bonus. Quaintance, a 2007 graduate of Clyde High School, Ohio, will report to Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., for basic training in October 2009. He is the son of Marianne J. Fleming of W. Adams, and Michael D. Quaintance of S. Broadway, both of Green Springs, Ohio.

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Vance 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 Jeff Vance of N. Main St., Findlay, Ohio. Vance graduated from a home school program in 2009.

Army Reserve Pvt. Steven E. Dawson has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky. During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. He is the son of Dawn E. and Steve W. Dawson of E. North St., Lima, Ohio.

Aaron C. Siebenaller graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. The cadet is a student at Ohio State University, Columbus. He is the son of Greg F. and Carol M. Siebenaller of W. Tiffin St., Bascom, Ohio. The cadet is a 2003 graduate of Hopewell Loudon High School, Bascom.

Army Pvt. Bryatt R. Smith has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier 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. He is the son of Tina Carles of County Road 203, McComb, Ohio. Smith graduated in 2008 from McComb High School.

Army Pvt. Christopher J. Schiltz has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area. He is the son of Wade and Sondra Schiltz of Fifth St., Findlay, Ohio. The private is a 2008 graduate of Findlay High School.

Air Force Airman Vincent F. Sbelgio 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, core values, 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 in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of James Sbelgio of W. Ellen, Bloomville, Ohio, and grandson of Frank Sbelgio of Warren, Tiffin, Ohio. The airman is a 2008 graduate of Columbian High School, Tiffin.

Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Megan M. Nonnemaker has been mobilized and activated for deployment 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.
The sergeant, a signal support systems specialist with seven years of military service, is normally assigned to the 135th Military Police Company, Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
She is the daughter of Annette C. Lentz of Church St., Bradner, Ohio, and Bryon J. Nonnemaker of W. Clark St., Fostoria, Ohio.
Nonnemaker is a 2001 graduate of Lakota High School, Kansas, Ohio.

Army National Guard Sgt. Andrew T. Brickner has been mobilized and activated for deployment 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. Brickner, a food operations specialist with three years of military service, is regularly assigned to the 135th Military Police Company, Chagrin Falls, Ohio.  He is the son of Laura A. Chapman of Longfellow Drive, and Tom Brickner, both of Tiffin, Ohio. The sergeant is a 2003 graduate of Calvert High School, Tiffin.

Army National Guard Spec. Wayne D. Culver has been mobilized and activated for deployment 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. Culver, a military police member with two years of military service, is regularly assigned to the 135th Military Police Company, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He is the son of Douglas W. Culver of Pinewood Drive, Findlay, Ohio. The specialist is a 2005 graduate of Old Fort High School, Ohio.

Patrick J. Dehnart has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. He is the son of Donald and Connie A. Dehnart of Road 12, Ottawa, Ohio. The cadet is a 2003 graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High School, Ottawa.

Army Spec. Paul F. Scifers has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier 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. Scifers is the son of Reginald and Jane Scifers of Thomas St., Fostoria, Ohio. The specialist graduated in 2004 from St. Wendelin High School, Fostoria, and received a bachelor's degree in 2008 from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette.

Cory T. Eickholt has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve. He is the son of Tim and Beth Eickholt of Road N25, Cloverdale, Ohio. Eickholt is a 2005 graduate of Ottoville High School, Ohio.

Army Pvt. Roger A. Kramer 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 Pamela Hoffert of S. State Route 100, Tiffin, Ohio.
Kramer is a 2008 graduate of Mohawk High School, Sycamore, Ohio.

Army Reserve Pvt. Anthony J. Busack has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier 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. Busack is the son of Michael Busack of N. Township Road, Amsden, Ohio. He is a 2008 graduate of Lakota High School, Kansas, Ohio.

Army Pvt. Joshua Walter 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 Cheryl Walter of W. South St., Mccomb, Ohio, and brother of Desimee Walter of W. Main, Benton Ridge, Ohio. Walter is a 1994 graduate of Mccomb Central High School.

Army Reserve Pvt. Adam E. Bockrath 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 Joe and Lisa Bockrath of N. Main St., Ottawa, Ohio. Bockrath is a 2008 graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High School, Ottawa.

Air Force Airman Zachary G. Walker 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, core values, 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 in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force. Walker is the son of Betsy Walker of Anna St., Findlay, Ohio. In 2008, the airman graduated from Findlay High School

Air National Guard Capt. Patrick E. Mcclelland has deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom assigned as a member of 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing headquartered at Balad Air Base, north of Baghdad. There are five contingency units attached to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing. The service member is regularly assigned to the 162nd Fighter Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, Tucson. The mission of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing is to provide combat air support and power to U.S. fighting forces in Iraq, including airlift, airdrop, and logistics operations of troops, cargo, equipment and supplies, and medical transport and evacuation operations. The wing has the primary goal of supporting the national objective of assisting Iraq in its transition to democracy.
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. The captain, a fighter pilot with 15 years of military service. He is the son of Joanne McClelland of Waterloo Drive, Arlington, Ohio. McClelland graduated in 1990 from Arlington Local High School, and received a bachelor's degree in 1996 from Bowling Green State University, Okla.

Air Force Airman Andrew R. Ramirez 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 in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Vicki Ramirez of Morningside Drive, Kenton, Ohio. Ramirez is a 2008 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School, McGuffey, Ohio.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Drew P. Vent 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 in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Andy Vent of County Highway 86, Forest, Ohio, and Kathy Tracy of Township Road 68, Arlington, Ohio. The airman is a 2008 graduate of Kenton Senior High School, Ohio.

Army National Guard Pvt. Ian M. McDougle 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 Mark McDougle of State Highway 103, Carey, Ohio. McDougle is a 2007 graduate of Carey High School.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Patrick C. Donovan has graduated from the Communications-Computer Systems Operations Apprentice Course at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. The course is designed to give students a solid foundation in microcomputer principles, including basic operation and processes relating to configuration, maintenance, and repair. Trainees received instruction in specific hardware and software configuration, use of application software, communications-computer systems security, network principles and management of related equipment and multi-user systems concepts and operations.
Donovan is the son of Dan J. and Cathy M. Donovan of Nutmeg Lane, Findlay, Ohio. The airman graduated in the year 2000 from Van Buren High School, Ohio, and received a bachelor's degree in 2005 from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.