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Stewart completes training at Parris Island
PFC Daniel M. Stewart recently graduated from recruit training at Parris Island in Beaufort.Stewart completed 13 weeks of basic instruction, including 56 hours of combat physical training. He earned the title of Squad Leader.He is the son of Lulamae ...  full story
Rodriguez graduates
Air Force Airman Mark L. Rodriguez has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force cor ...  full story
Jones completes basic
Air Force Airman First Class David K. Jones graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Forc ...  full story
Gilford-Franklin receives commission
Navy Ensign Kaylor V. Gilford-Franklin, a 2003 graduate of Stratford High School, recently received her commission as a naval officer after completing Officer Candidate School at Officer Indoctrination School in Newport, R. I.During the 13-week-long ...  full story
Von Haussen graduates basic training
Air Force Airman Patrick M. Von Haussen graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force co ...  full story
Totolo completes ‘Operation Warrior Forge’
Ryan C. Totolo has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Wash.The 32 days of training provide the best possible profes ...  full story
Timmerman graduates
Army Spec. Joseph A. Timmerman has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, mili ...  full story
Melvin completes Naval training
Navy Seaman Joshua I. Melvin, a 2005 graduate of Goose Creek High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week program, Melvin completed a variety of training, which include ...  full story
Totolo graduates
Ryan C. Totolo 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 professi ...  full story
Williams completes basic
Navy Seaman recruit Louis A. Williams, son of Jean R. Williams of Goose Creek, and Louis Williams of Ladson, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week program, Williams completed ...  full story
Walker completes training
Navy Seaman Apprentice Fredericka D. Walker, niece of Debra Rivers of Goose Creek, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week program, Walker completed a variety of training, whic ...  full story
Serrano completes Infrantryman training
U.S. Army Pfc. Francisco Serrano has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. The training consisted of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training.During the nine weeks of basic combat tr ...  full story
Pirok completes Navy training
Navy Seaman Recruit Keith A. Pirok, son of Alan Pirok of Goose Creek, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week program, Pirok completed a variety of training, which included cla ...  full story
Penaflor graduates with honors
Army Pfc. Brian M. Penaflor has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, militar ...  full story
Middleton graduates
Army National Guard Pfc. Christian D. Middleton has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and re ...  full story
Johnson training a success
Navy Seaman Recruit Jennifer M. Johnson, daughter of Eva M. Johnson of Hanahan, and Ward M. Johnson III of Altamonte Springs, Fla., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week prog ...  full story
Hendriks completes basic
Navy Seaman Christopher R. Hendriks, son of Kim A. Hendriks of Goose Creek and David A. Hendriks of Mount Pleasant, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training  Command in Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week program, Hendr ...  full story
Clark finishes basic
Army National Guard Pfc. Kevin T. Clark has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received i ...  full story
Burke to relocate
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Ryan E. Burke was set to come home in October from a 15-month tour of duty at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. He will be relocating to Aviano Air Base in Italy.Burke is a security forces journeyman with one year of mili ...  full story
Navy’s Burish finishes training
Navy Seaman Thomas R. Burish, son of Coral E. Burish of Goose Creek, and Brad H. Burish of Goose Creek, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week program, Burish completed a vari ...  full story
USAF’s Larrew graduates
Air Force Airman Andrew A. Larrew graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core val ...  full story
Glover graduates
Air Force Airman Quinton R. Glover graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core va ...  full story
Blanding completes training
Air Force Airman First Class Latrico J. Blanding graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air ...  full story
Adona reaches midpoint of deployment
Navy Petty Officer Second Class Meldrick A. Adona, son of Luzviminda and Pepito Adona of Goose Creek, and fellow sailors of Patrol Squadron 10 at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Fla., recently reached the midway point in their six-month deploy ...  full story
Jackson returns to U.S.
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Janelle L. Jackson has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.Jackson, a mortuary affairs specialist, is normally assigned to the 398th Com ...  full story
 
 


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