Military | Journal Gazette

Brazill, James-Michael

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:52:56 EST

Air Force Airman 1st Class James-Michael Brazill graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Decades later, Vietnam vets to get their welcome home

Brian Francisco — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Forty years after the U.S. withdrew its forces, local military veterans have begun raising money to honor and help those who served in the Vietnam War.

Lying about medals could mean prison time

Associated Press — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:39:42 EST

WASHINGTON - Lying about receiving a military medal could become a crime, under a bill headed to the president's desk.

Veterans raising funds for 'homecoming' from Vietnam War

Brian Francisco — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:48:19 EST

Military veterans have begun raising money to honor and help those who served in the Vietnam War.

Osheskie, Emily S.

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:45:18 EST

Air Force Airman Emily S. Osheskie graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Hilger, Theresa R.

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:41:44 EST

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Theresa R. Hilger graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

VA looking to rebound from 'very bad reputation'

Brian Francisco — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:53:24 EST

Fort Wayne's VA Medical Center is striving to rebound from "a very bad reputation," an official told military veterans Tuesday evening.

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.

Baer Air Park honors area's military heritage

Brian Francisco — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The new Baer Field Heritage Air Park only hints at the legacy of Fort Wayne's Air National Guard base.

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.

122nd Fighter Wing opens park

Brian Francisco — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:41:24 EST

Five planes that have been flown by the 122nd Fighter Wing, plus a Humvee representing local units of the Indiana Army National Guard, are on display at the park, which also features a pavilion, picnic tables, a playground and a parking lot.

New regional VA director named

Brian Francisco — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has named a new director for the regional network that includes the VA Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

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.

No deployment to Africa, so Guard sets up job fair

Brian Francisco — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Army National Guard members based in Fort Wayne are looking for work instead of preparing to provide security in East African nations.

Local Air Guard in line for F-35 fighters – if base stays

Brian Francisco — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

If it remains a fighter wing, Fort Wayne's Air National Guard base is likely to someday convert from A-10 combat jets to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, judging by the talk of Air Force leaders.

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.

Indiana, Ohio lobby for drone site

Brian Francisco — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The entire Indiana congressional delegation has sent a letter to federal officials supporting the Ohio-Indiana bid for a drone test site.

Indiana's armed forces on defensive

Brian Francisco — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Indiana government and military leaders began devising a battle plan Wednesday to defend the state's armed forces against federal budget cuts.

State's national defense role to be reviewed

Brian Francisco — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The commander of Fort Wayne's Air National Guard base is among 16 state military leaders who will meet today in Indianapolis for a roundtable discussion with three elected officials.

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.

1st female Iraq war resister to be court-martialed

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:48:34 EST

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The first female soldier to flee the U.S. military for Canada to avoid the Iraq war is to be court-martialed Monday.

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.

Congress stalls military efforts to save money

Lolita C. Baldor — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:35:17 EST

WASHINGTON - Parked around the airstrip at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland are more than a dozen massive C-5A Galaxy transport planes. There is no money to fly them, repair them or put pilots in the cockpits, but Congress rejected the Air Force's bid to retire them.

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.

VA employees vexed by fumes from floor work

Brian Francisco — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Veterans Affairs Northern Indiana Health Care System said Wednesday that 30 employees reported irritation from exposure to chemical fumes during floor renovations at its Fort Wayne campus in recent months.

Local Air Guard flying high after inspection

Brian Francisco — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fort Wayne's Air National Guard base received mostly high marks during an inspection conducted over the past several days by Air Force inspectors.

Inspectors give 122nd Fighter Wing mostly high marks

Brian Francisco — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:37:07 EST

Fort Wayne's Air National Guard base received mostly high marks during an inspection conducted over the past several days by Air Force inspectors.

Air National Guard base getting detailed inspection

Brian Francisco — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Nearly 70 inspectors are examining Fort Wayne's Air National Guard base this week. Personnel from the Guard and the Air Combat Command arrived at the 122nd Fighter Wing last Thursday and will be assessing the operation until Wednesday.

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.

Guard deployment canceled

Archie Ingersoll — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

A Fort Wayne battalion is one of three Indiana National Guard units that will not be deployed overseas this June because of federal budget shortfalls, military officials announced Tuesday.