Military newsmakers
Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew R. Carrick 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Carrick is the son of Rhonda Carrick of Martinez and Mildred Cross of Rising Fawn, Ga.
Army Pvt. Lance Schrum 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 Melvyn C. Schrum of Mended Fences Drive in Appling and Marsha Seiler of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Air Force Airman Johnny T. Hampton 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 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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Eleanor Hampton of Harlem and a 1999 graduate of Harlem High School.
Navy Seaman Apprentice Cynthia D. Walters, sister of Jessica L. Poe of Martinez, recently reported for duty with Naval Security Force Detachment, Naval Station, Guam.
Walters is a 1999 graduate of West Brook High School of Beaumont, Texas and joined the Navy in November 2003.
Air Force Airman 1st Class DeShauna L. Dunn, a 2003 graduate of Terrell Academy and daughter of Wanda Dunn of Grovetown, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
Air Force Airman Johnny T. Hampton, a 1999 graduate of Harlem High School and son of Eleanor Hampton of Harlem, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.