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Johnson, Kacey L.

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:44:56 EST

Air National Guard Airman Kacey L. Johnson has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Johnson is the son of Kristi Pennington of Fort Wayne and Timothy Johnson of Knightstown.

Bertrand, Griffin D.

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:38:50 EST

Air National Guard Airman Griffin D. Bertrand graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Bertrand is the son of Bonnie Springer of Ossian. He is a 2012 graduate of Norwell High School.

Lillie, Brock M.

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:09 EST

Air Force Airman Brock M. Lillie has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Lillie is the son of Michael Lillie of Avilla.

Bergman, Jennifer K.

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:55 EST

Air Force Airman Jennifer K. Bergman has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Bergman is the daughter of Kimberly Coolman of Warren.

Yoder, Zachary H.

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:29:06 EST

Air Force Airman Zachary H. Yoder has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Yoder is the son of Paul and Rosetta Yoder of Berne.

Minser, Daniel J.

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:38:31 EST

Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel J. Minser graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Michael, Brenten M.

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:53 EST

Army National Guard Pvt. Brenten M. Michael has graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.

Conley, Preston D.

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:19:17 EST

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Preston D. Conley has graduated from the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, S.C.

Evans, Robert G.

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:28:28 EST

Army Pvt. Robert G. Evans has graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.

Fletcher, Kyle C.

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:09:54 EST

Army Pvt. Kyle C. Fletcher has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Rachel, Brian C.

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:11:41 EST

Army Reserve Warrant Officer 1 Brian C. Rachel has graduated from the Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Ala.

Botteron, Drew D.

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:08:20 EST

Army National Guard Spec. Drew D. Botteron has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Jagoda, Kelsey R.

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:04:29 EST

Army Pfc. Kelsey R. Jagoda has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Wahmhoff, Jacob N.

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:26:05 EST

Marine Corps Pvt. Jacob N. Wahmhoff earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.

Foster, Scott A.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:50:15 EST

Air Force Airman Scott A. Foster graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Grant, Dustin J.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:36:31 EST

Marine Corps Pvt. Dustin J. Grant, son of Jennifer S. Pittman of Defiance, Ohio and John E. Grant, of Waterville, Ohio, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.

Olsen, Matthew E.

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:31:11 EST

Army Spec. Matthew E. Olsen has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

Clark, Jeffrey R.

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:21:34 EST

Air Force Airman Jeffrey R. Clark graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Markley, Dalton P.

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:57:55 EST

Army Pfc. Dalton P. Markley has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

DeWeese, John R.

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:35:58 EST

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John R. DeWeese has graduated from the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, S.C.

Hoersten, Michael D.

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:22:19 EST

Air Force Airman Michael D. Hoersten graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Hoersten is the son of Lisa Hoersten of Convoy, Ohio. He is the grandson of Richard Insley of Fort Wayne.

Wakefield, Joshua A.

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:50:18 EST

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Joshua A. Wakefield graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Wakefield is the son of Matt and Judy Wakefield of Fort Wayne. He is also the son of Bridget Wakefield of Edon, Ohio.

Bunker, Joshua F.

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:48:20 EST

Army Pvt. Joshua F. Bunker has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Bunker is the son of Thomas and Kathern Bunker of , Fort Wayne.

Castillo, Korbin

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:39:19 EST

Army Pfc. Korbin Castillo has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Castillo is the son of Kathy Cavanaugh of Bryan, Ohio.

Northington, Nathaniel

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:27:21 EST

Air Force Airman Nathaniel Northington graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Northington is the son of Nathaniel Northington Jr. of Fort Wayne and Tarra Northington of Bethlehem, Pa.

Reed, Douglas A.

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:25:33 EST

Air Force Airman Douglas A. Reed graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Reed is the son of Natalie Shipman of Bella Vista, Ark., and Scott Reed of the Warren, Ind., area.

Shultz, Jakob G.

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:23:53 EST

Air National Guard Airman Jakob G. Shultz graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Shultz is the son of Kasey Shultz of Garrett.

Rubio, Eric A.

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:20:19 EST

Army Spec. Eric A. Rubio has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Rubio is the son of Rogelio Rubio and stepson of Dawn Rubio, both of Defiance.

Starrett, Austin L.

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:18:38 EST

Army Pvt. Austin L. Starrett has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Starrett is the son of Tracy Byrant and stepson of Travis Yontz, both Kendallville. He is also the son of James Starrett of LaGrange.

LeSure, Jacob R.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:37:51 EST

Air Force Airman Jacob R. LeSure graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Flaugh, Kelly J.

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:26:01 EST

Army Reserve Pvt. Kelly J. Flaugh has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

McMillan, Drey A.

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:22:42 EST

Air Force Airman Drey A. McMillan graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Leidy, Kenton

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:48:44 EST

Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., announced that Kenton Leidy of Granger has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy. Coats nominated Leidy, a senior at Penn High School, for an appointment to Annapolis.

Gustin, Lance M.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:59:05 EST

Army Pvt. Lance M. Gustin has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Mejia, Lidia S.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:56:59 EST

Army Pvt. Lidia S. Mejia has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Hosack, Nicolaus C.

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:41:11 EST

Army Pfc. Nicolaus C. Hosack has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Scott, Sarah M.

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:23:00 EST

Army Reserve Pvt. Sarah M. Scott has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Luithly, Brett W.

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:54:42 EST

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Brett W. Luithly graduated from the Water and Fuel Systems Apprentice Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas.

Burkey, Matthew E.

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:44:22 EST

Army Reserve Pvt. Matthew E. Burkey has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Barrientos, Luis A. Jr.

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:48:52 EST

Army Pvt. Luis A. Barrientos Jr. has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Lutz, Forrest I.

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:46:55 EST

Army Pvt. Forrest I. Lutz has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

Matthews, Jerry E. Jr.

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:43:47 EST

Army Pfc. Jerry E. Matthews Jr. has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Hanes, Cody A.

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:33:51 EST

Army Pvt. Cody A. Hanes has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.

Coyle, Richard D. Jr.

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:31:54 EST

Army Reserve Pvt. Richard D. Coyle Jr. has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.

Win, Kenneth

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:29:51 EST

Army Reserve Pvt. Kenneth Win has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.

Hullinger, Kathryn R.

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:44:25 EST

Army Pvt. Kathryn R. Hullinger has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Landrum, Matthew K.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:43:23 EST

Army Pfc. Matthew K. Landrum has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Tharp, Dalton L.

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:31:44 EST

Army Reserve Pvt. Dalton L. Tharp has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Bush, William M.

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:13:45 EST

Army Pvt. William M. Bush has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

Ewers, Samuel J.

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:11:51 EST

Army Pvt. Samuel J. Ewers has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Ewers is the son of Laura and Russel Walters of Defiance, Ohio.

Huard, Alexandria M.

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:02:15 EST

Air Force Airman Alexandria M. Huard graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Brower, Lewis M.

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:59:40 EST

Army Pfc. Lewis M. Brower has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Yerks, Ethan J.

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:55:21 EST

Air Force Airman Ethan J. Yerks graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Beeman, Michael P.

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:10:40 EST

Army Warrant Officer 1 Michael P. Beeman has graduated from the Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Ala.

Mussmann, Thomas F.

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:08:40 EST

Army 2nd Lt. Thomas F. Mussmann has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.