Military newsmakers

Logistical specialist

Army Pfc. Eula L. White has graduated from the automated logistical specialist advanced individual training, or AIT course, at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va.

The soldier was trained to establish and maintain stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and support reports, automated and manual accounting records; review and verify bills of lading, contracts and purchase orders; repair and construct shipping crates for equipment and supplies; and perform prescribed loads and shop stock lists in manual and automated supply applications.

White is the daughter of Claudette L. Brown of Augusta, Ga. and Sylvester W. White of Harlem, Ga.

She is a 2001 graduate of T.W. Josey High School in Augusta.

Army training

Army Spec. John H. Panowich has graduated from One Station Unit Training, or OSUT, at the U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consisted of basic military training and advanced individual training, or AIT.

During basic training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremonies, military customs and courtesies, map reading, tactics, basic rifle marksmanship, physical fitness, field training and first aid. The recruit developed combat skills and handled various weapons available to the infantry soldier.

During AIT, the soldier received instruction to serve as an infantryman using light and heavy anti-armor weapons, indirect-fire support and mechanized operations while assigned to a rifle or mortar squad. The training included weapons qualification, tactics, patrolling, navigation, field communications and combat operations; engagement in infantry combat exercises, battle drills, land mine locating, neutralizing and extracting and survival operations during a nuclear, biological or chemical attack.

The specialist is a 1985 graduate of Evans High School.