Air Force Airman Nicholas J. Cahill graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Jill Timberlake of Franconia Road, Alexandria. The airman is a 2009 graduate of Thomas Edison High School, Alexandria.
Brian G. Manderfield has been awarded an Air Force ROTC scholarship to attend a host college or university. He is the son of Jane O. and Robert V. Manderfield of Hillgrass Circle, Colorado Springs, Colo., and grandson of John L. and Louise S. Olewine of N. College Row, Brevard, N.C. His grandparent, G.J. Manderfield, resides on Princess St., Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Apprentice Brandon T. Loyet, son of Thomas J. Loyet of Alexandria, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Loyet is a 2005 graduate of West Potomac High School of Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Angella S. Thuotte, a 2004 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N.J.
Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Aloisi has graduated from the Senior Leader's Course at the Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Va. He is the son of William M. and Margaret J. Aloisi of Sterling Road, Rittman, Ohio. His sister, Sarah M. Aloisi, is of Alderney Court, Severn, Md., and his brother, Matthew J. Aloisi, resides on S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria. The staff sergeant graduated in 1993 from Rittman High School and received a bachelor's degree in 2009 from the University of Maryland at Adelphi.
Army National Guard Lt. Col. Allysa A. Kropp is returning to the U.S. after a deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom, respectively. She is the daughter of Ted and Marcia Kropp of Madockawando Road, Castine, Maine, and niece of Ann Kushner of Southdown Road, Alexandria, Va.
The lieutenant colonel graduated in 1987 from Bucksport High School, Maine, and received a bachelor's degree in 1991 from the University of Maine, Orono. She earned a master's degree in 1998 from George Mason University, Fairfax.
Sarah L. Falkenstein has been awarded an Air Force ROTC scholarship to attend a host college or university. She is the daughter of Todd and Kathy Falkenstein of Silverberry Place, Colorado Springs, Colo. and niece of Kevin and Tina Brady of Kirkcaldy Lane, Alexandria. Falkenstein is a student at Pine Creek High School, Colorado Springs.
Air Force Airman David C. Stocks graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Debbie and Phillip Stocks of Richmond Highway, Alexandria. Stocks is a 2005 graduate of Tabb High School, Va.
Air Force Airman Brian K. Thomas graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Kimberly Ayala of Alforth Ave., and Brian Thomas of Braddock Road, both of Alexandria. Thomas is a 2007 graduate of West Springfield High School, Springfield.
Air Force Reserve Airman Mariam J. Hower graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Boushra Mandi of Frenchmens Drive, Alexandria. Hower is a 2004 graduate of Annandale High School, Va.
Air Force Airman Nathanael E. Temesghen graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Bettyel Berhe of Seminary Road, Alexandria. Temesghen is a 2008 graduate of T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Steven K. Barry, son of Gayln B. and Steven R. Barry of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Barry is a 2001 graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School of Alexandria.
Douglas Poggi from Alexandria, serving with the 42nd Infantry Division Headquarters of the New York Army National Guard, is promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Army Pvt. John H.D. Davis has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Sheila Dunn of Redondo Place, Alexandria. Davis is a 2003 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Recruit Martin R. Cvejanovich, son of Diana B. and Robert C. Cvejanovich of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Cvejanovich is a 1999 graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School of Alexandria.
Jason D. Phillips graduated from the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Daleville, Ala., and was appointed to the rank of warrant officer one. He is the son of Donald D. Phillips of N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, and Valerie J. Walker of Homewood Ave., Creve Coeur, Ill. The warrant officer is a 1996 graduate of Pekin High School, Ill.
Army Pfc. Charles DiJi has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. DiJi is the nephew of Maxwell Okyere-Boateng and Bertha Asante of Flintstone Road, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Recruit Kwadwo A. Danquah, son of Barima A. Danquah of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Danquah is a 2004 graduate of West Potomac High School of Alexandria.
Air Force Airman Gregory E. Wallace graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the grandson of Irene Kumitis of Orville St., Alexandria, Va., and Lewis McDaniel of Little Stone Court, Fayetteville, N.C. Wallace is a 2008 graduate of Brentsville District High School, Nokesville, Va.
Maria R. Peredera has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. She is the daughter of Larisa Lebedeva of C. Morgan Drive, Morgantown, W.Va., and Anatoli Peredera of Duke St., Alexandria. Peredera is a 2010 graduate of Morgantown High School.
Army Pvt. Katherine V. Lieto has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. She is the daughter of Wilhelm Lieto and Debora K. Pendergrass-Lieto of Kathmoor Drive, Alexandria. Lieto is a 2006 graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School, Alexandria.
Lauren D. Laffosse has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. She is the daughter of Miguel and Robin Laffosse of Greenough Place, Burke. Laffosse is a 2010 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Alexandria.
Navy Airman Melony Sot, a native of Alexandria, and a 2006 graduate of Thomas Edison High School, is currently deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS TRUMAN in the Gulf of Oman. USS TRUMAN is presently supporting ongoing operations in Afghanistan. Airman Sot is an Aviation Ordnanceman, responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of aviation ordnance essential for the protection of ground forces. Her husband, Joshua Harding, resides in Alexandria.
Margaret A. Haley has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. She is the daughter of Louis and Barbara Haley of Westmoreland Road, Alexandria. Haley is a 2010 graduate of West Potomac High School, Alexandria.
Major Jonathan Doyle, the 1st Infantry Division provost marshal, and a native of Alexandria, was awarded the Order of the Marchaussee July 3 at Contingency Operating Base Basra. The Order of Marechaussee is awarded to military police members who uphold the highest service traditions.
Navy Seaman Recruit Shadia T. Everett, daughter of Ronnie Everett, of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Eugene D. Bush graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Bush is a 2003 graduate of Bryant High School, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Apprentice Ryan P. Glass, son of Angelique R. Glass of Alexandria, and Pat Glass, of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Glass is a 2004 graduate of West Potomac High School of Alexandria.
Army Reserve Pvt. Hilary M. Kiundi has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Kiundi is the brother of Felix Kiundi of Skyhill Road, Alexandria.
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Theodore J. Kent, son of Gretchen Rhedman of Alexandria, Va. and Thomas Kent, of Richmond, Va., recently graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N. C. Kent is a 2007 graduate of Fork Union Military Academy of Fork Union, Va.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Claas Brian P. Krivonak, son of Leanne Krivonak of Alexandria, along with 1, 000 fellow sailors and Marines on USS New Orleans (LPD-18), home ported in San Diego, Calif., recently embarked on a scheduled three-month deployment in support of Southern Partnership Station (SPS). Krivonak is a 1998 graduate of West Potomac High School of Alexandria, and joined the Navy in April 2007.
Army Reserve Pvt. Aubrey J. McKay has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Leslie Niles of Larochelle Drive, Alexandria. McKay is a 2009 graduate of Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria.
Air Force Airman Michael J. Vega graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Michelle Wulffaert of Desiree St., Alexandria. Vega is a 2006 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Khari J. Johnson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Denise Johnson of Ella Jane Lane, Charlotte, N.C., and John Johnson of Tayack Place, Alexandria, Va. Johnson is a 2009 graduate of Annandale High School, Va.
Marine Corps Pfc. Kevin I. Carrillo, a 2009 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, recently completed the Marine Corps Basic Enlisted Supply Course. Carrillo joined the Marine Corps in December 2009.
Navy Seaman Marjorie J. Florence, daughter of Edith B. Guitilen of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Evan W. Godwin graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Cheryl Godwin of Observation Way, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Recruit Gina L. Caianiello, daughter of Elaine M. Reibsamen of Hollister, Calif. and Joseph P. Caianiello, of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Air Force Airman Natasha Valentin graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Enelida Carmenatty of S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, and Ricardo Valentin of N.W. Broadview St., Port St. Lucie, Fla. Valentin is a 2009 graduate of T. C. Williams High School, Alexandria.
Air Force Airman Tavaughn T. Mason graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Debra Shorts of Menokin Drive, Alexandria. Mason is a 2007 graduate of T. C. Williams High School, Alexandria.
More than 500 members of the New York Air National Guard received recognition for their service in a combat zone on Sunday, Sept. 12 during the 106th Rescue Wing Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony. 2nd Lt. Eugene A Finkle from Alexandria, assigned to the 106th Maintenance Squadron was recognized for service overseas. The Hometown Heroes program recognizes Airmen who deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom (operations in Afghanistan) since Sept. 11, 2001.
Air Force Airman Bryar H. Cole graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the grandson of Mary Cross of Buchanan St., Alexandria, and son of Lisa Cole of W. Bear Creek, Euless, Texas. Cole is a 2009 graduate of Colleyville Heritage High School, Texas.
Navy Seaman Recruit Joyce K. Sowa, a 2004 graduate of T. C. Williams High School, Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
John T. Conway of Alexandria earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Army's infantry branch. He is the son of Randall and Brenda Conway of Alexandria and graduated from West Potomac High School in Alexandria.
Master Sergeant David Biscaro from Alexandria has reenlisted in the New York Army National Guard to continue service with the Joint Force Headquarters.
Army Pfc. Andrea J. Jimenez has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. She is the daughter of Astrid Menendez of Kenmore Ave., Alexandria. Jimenez is a 2009 graduate of T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Fayette A. Hardwick, son of Regina A. Hardwick of Alexandria, and Aurelio A. Padmore, of Falls Church, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Hardwick is a 2007 graduate of Bryant High School of Alexandria.
Mende J. Wentzel 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 cadet is a student at James Madison University, Harrisonburg. She is the daughter of Bruce M. and Mende M. Wentzel of Budd Way, Alexandria.
Wentzel is a 2007 graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School, Alexandria.
Army National Guard Pfc. Jimmie H. Robinson has graduated from basic military training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., under the Split Option Enlistment Program. The program allows high school students between their junior and senior year to attend and complete the Army National Guard or Reserve six-week basic training program during the summer of their junior year. He is the son of Jimmie and Rika Robinson of Kidd St., Alexandria. Robinson is currently attending Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Amy L. Gonzalez, a 1994 graduate of West Potomac High School, Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Sara E. Mathewson 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. She is the daughter of Ricky A. and Mary E. Mathewson of Bayberry Drive, Alexandria. Mathewson is a 2004 graduate of West Potomac High School, Alexandria.
Kendrick C. Carr 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. Carr is the son of Mary E. Pennyfeather of Mary Evelyn Way, Alexandria. He is a 2006 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Apprentice BreeAnn M. Rhodes, sister of Lauren D. Lopez-Cano of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Rhodes is a 2010 graduate of Indian River Central High School of Philadelphia, N.Y.
Army Pvt. Jonathan Salinas has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Ruth Campos of Quantrell Ave., Alexandria. Salinas is a 2008 graduate of Annandale High School.
Air Force Airman Umar Yasin graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Mohammad and Rukhsana Yasin of Deer Run Drive, Alexandria. Yasin graduated in 2010 from Hayfield Secondary School.
Army Spec. Nickolos G. Porter has graduated from the Special Forces Candidate One-Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Carol-Beth Porter of Pinion Road, Derby, Kan., and brother of Serena Porter of Strutfield Lane, Alexandria. Porter graduated in 2005 from Derby High School, and received a bachelor's degree in 2009 from Newman University, Wichita, Kan.
Army Pvt. Brandon R. Johnson has graduated from the Automated Logistical Specialist Advanced Individual Training (AIT) course at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School, Fort Lee, Petersburg. Johnson is the son of Thomas J. Johnson Jr. of Austin Ave., Alexandria, Va., and Wanda P. Johnson-Arrington of Gaylord Place, Montgomery, Ala. The private is a 2009 graduate of Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria.
Air Force Airman Kaitlin D. Sassman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Sassman is the sister of Daniel Sassman, and Sally Sassman, both of N. Randolph St., Arlington.
Tusaine R. Williams has graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Williams has served in the military for five years. He is the son of Harold C. Williams of Fayette St., Philadelphia, Pa., and brother of Shashana T. Williams of Eighth St. S., Arlington. The lieutenant graduated in 2004 from Multi-Cultural Academy Charter School, Philadelphia, and received a bachelor's degree in 2008 from Albright College, Reading, Pa.
Air Force Airman Keteris L. Tucker graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Tucker is the daughter of Lisa Johnson of San Leandro Place, Alexandria, and granddaughter of Doretha Jones of W. Evergreen St., Youngstown, Ohio. The airman graduated in 2010 from Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Guzman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Abelardo Guzman of Bass Court, Alexandria. Guzman graduated in 2007 from West Potomac High School and received an associate degree in 2010 from Northern Virginia Community College, both of Alexandria.
Army Pfc. Conrad A. Colby has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Colby is the son of Kelly Colby of Sheridonna Lane, Alexandria, and grandson of Stacy Colby of Easton Drive, Fairfax.
Air Force Airman Nahom N. Tumalisan graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Asmara Amdeberhan of Cannes Court, Alexandria. Tumalisan graduated in 2007 from Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria.
Army 2nd Lt. Spencer D. Sullivan graduated from the Armor Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Knox, Ky. He is an armor officer assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Cavalry at Fort Knox. Sullivan is the son of Shaun D. and Sarah M. Sullivan of Wilkes St., Alexandria. In 2006, the lieutenant graduated from Langley High School, McLean, Va., and received a bachelor's degree in 2010 from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg.
Army Pvt. Marvin I. Martinez has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Rosa Martinez of Russell Road, Alexandria. Martinez graduated in 2008 from Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Marcus D. Fleming, son of Wanda A. Fleming and stepson of Ronald B. Jewell of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Fleming is a 2010 graduate of Thomas Edison High School of Alexandria.
Army Pfc. Andrew M. Tiongson has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. Tiongson is the son of Brenda Eiseman of Digby Green, Alexandria. The private is a 2008 graduate of the Word of Life Christian Academy, Springfield.
Army Pvt. Michael S. Annino has graduated from the Basic Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Annino is the son of Michael F. Cranston of Lagrange St., Lorton, Va., and Gina M. Annino of Alexandria. His wife, Kiley, is the daughter of Megan L. Canady of Woodbridge. The private is a 2009 graduate of Woodbridge Senior High School.
Navy Seaman Cameron E. Long, a 2010 graduate of West Potomac High School, Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Marine Corps Pfc. David M. Annan, son of Stephanie C. Annan of Kershaw, S.C., and Kevin M. Annan, of Alexandria, recently graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Annan is a 2010 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School of Kershaw, S.C., and joined the Marine Corps in June 2010.
Army National Guard Spec. Johnny Kilroy has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Kilroy earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of John Kilroy of Marlboro Lane, Eugene, Ore., and brother of Stephen Kilroy of N. Adams St., Arlington. The specialist graduated in 2003 from Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria, and received a bachelor's degree in 2008 from Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg.
Air Force Airman Carl H. Mase graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Carla Ronk of Battersea Lane, Alexandria, and grandson of Bill Ronk of Osprey Landing, Panama City, Fla. Mase graduated in 2010 from Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria.
Air Force Airman Jason M. Frank graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Kenneth Frank of Blackalder Drive, Alexandria. Frank graduated in 2007 from Forest Park High School, Woodbridge.
Army National Guard Pvt. Breaunda T. Hatfield has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the daughter of Antquello Hatfield of Sycamore St., Alexandria. The private is a 2008 graduate of T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria.
Army National Guard Pfc. Bereket M. Gebremariam has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the brother of Wintana Gebremariam of S. Alfred St., Alexandria. Gebremariam graduated in 2010 from T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria.
Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael J. Silva of Alexandria was elected President-elect of the Reserve Officers Association at its national convention Feb. 2. He will begin his 2-year term as President in 2013.
During his 20 years in Army Reserve units, he has held operations, training, senior staff, and command positions in various assignments to include deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq and Qatar. He also served a tour in the Pentagon in the Iraq Interagency Support group resolving issues between the Department of Defense and the Department of State. Most recently, he deployed as the Commanding General of the 411th Engineer Brigade in Balad, Iraq supporting the Multi-National Corps Iraq.
General Silva, a native of Manhattan, Kan. who currently resides in Alexandria, Va., is a Senior Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, in his civilian career.
Army Pfc. Brittany B. Jefferson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the daughter of Tonya D. Jefferson of Abbington Drive, Oxon Hill, Md., and granddaughter of Sharon Drinkard of Price St., Alexandria. Jefferson graduated in 2010 from Oxon Hill High School.
Army National Guard Pvt. Werner Van Der Heyde has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Van Der Heyde is the son of Leroy and Maria Van Der Heyde of Reading Ave., Alexandria.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle M. Knupp graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Bryan and Terry Knupp of McLendon Court, Alexandria. Knupp graduated in 2007 from Thomas A. Edison High School, Springfield.
Air Force Airman Jean-Pearce E. Jenkins graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Thomas Jenkins of Colonial Springs Blvd., Alexandria, and Leslie Lefeat of Hillwood Drive, Clarksville, Tenn. Jenkins graduated in 2010 from West Potomac High School, Alexandria.
Coast Guard Seaman Mitchell S. Piontek, a 2010 graduate of West Potomac High School, Alexandria, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N.J. Piontek and other recruits received instruction on the Coast Guard's Core Values -- Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty -- and how to apply them in their military performance and personal conduct. Piontek will join 36, 000 other men and women who comprise the Coast Guard's workforce.
Army Pvt. Keith A. Muschek has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Muschek is the son of Jill and stepson of Nick Chit of Wyndham Circle, Alexandria.
Army Pvt. Keith A. Muschek has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Muschek is the son of Jill and stepson of Nick Chit of Wyndham Circle, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Apprentice David R. Ratcliff, son of Pilar M. and Ralph O. Ratcliff of Alexandria, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Ratcliff is a 2010 graduate of West Potomac High School of Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Victor Kpeyibor, son of Rose A. Adukpo of Alexandria, and John Y. Kpeyibor, of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Army Reserve Pfc. Cole S. Warner has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Roger Warner of Sage St., Cokeville, Wyo., and Tamara Stolpe of Broadmoore St., Alexandria. Warner graduated in 2007 from Cokeville High School.
Army National Guard Pvt. Bencyon P. Hines has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). He is the son of Judith F. Hines of Malone Ridge St., Alexandria. Hines graduated in 2010 from T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria.
Air Force Airman Jessica Bradley graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the niece of Jennifer Bradley-Farmer of Dogue Forest Court, Alexandria, and Jacque Bradley-Washington of Quitman Mountain Way, Round Rock, Texas. Bradley graduated in 2009 from Pflugerville High School, Texas.
Army Cadet Mende J. Wentzel has received the George C. Marshall Award during an awards ceremony at the Marshall Center, Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. The cadet is a student at James Madison University, Harrisonburg. Wentzel is the daughter of Bruce M. and Mende M. Wentzel of Budd Way, Alexandria, and granddaughter of Fred Mullins of Cabrillo Ave., Coronado, Calif. Her grandmother, Helen Wentzel, resides on Springbrook Road, Omro, Wis. She graduated in 2007 from Thomas A. Edison High School, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Samir N. Harris, son of Nathaniel H. Harris, of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Harris is a 2002 graduate of Woodrow Wilson Senior High School of Washington, D.C.
Army National Guard Pvt. Nadia S. Carter has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). Carter is the daughter of Lawrence M. Carter of Kings Manor Drive, Alexandria. The private is a 2007 graduate of Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria.
Navy Airman Recruit Daniel L. Pecora, son of Judith D. and Louis M. Pecora of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Pecora is a 2004 graduate of T. C. Williams High School of Alexandria.
Army Master Sgt. Stephen A. Burnley graduated from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. Burnley is an air defense artillery senior sergeant and has served in the military for 18 years. He is the son of Stephen and Lucretia Burnley of Habersham Way, Alexandria. The master sergeant graduated in 1989 from Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria.
Navy Ensign Megan E. McGarry, daughter of retired Air Force Col. Brian J. and Elizabeth N. McGarry of Alexandria, was recently commissioned upon graduation from the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Program with Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind. McGarry is a 2007 graduate of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory High School of Washington, D.C. She is a 2011 graduate of University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind. with a BBA degree.
Coast Guard Seaman Christopher J. Graves, son of John S. Graves, of Alexandria, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N.J.
Air Force Airman Cameron P. Piontek graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Piontek earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Alice Piontek of Clifton Farm Court, Alexandria. The airman graduated in 2008 from West Potomac High School, Alexandria.
Air Force Airman Angel L. Bush graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Dale Collier of Parkcenter Drive, Alexandria, and nephew of Debbie Forbes of Ross St., Kissimmee, Fla. Bush graduated in 2009 from North Kissimmee Christian School, Kissimmee.
Sara Mathewson of Alexandria was among the 13 members of The University of Scranton's Class of 2011 who were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during the Jesuit school's commencement exercises held recently on campus. Mathewson has been assigned to the Transportation Corps.
Julianne Tortolano has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army after successfully completing the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program. She is the daughter of William T. and Mary Ann Tortolano of Achilles Court, Alexandria. Tortolano graduated in 2007 from Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria.
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Theodore J. Kent, son of Gretchen Rhedmon of Alexandria and Thomas Kent of Richmond, recently participated in Exercise African Lion held in Morocco, Africa, with members of his battalion, Bravo Company, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion based out of Roanoke. This exercise is one of many Joint Theater Security Cooperation Programs the U.S. Military participates in to foster good relations with allies while building cross-military joint efforts.
Navy Master Chief Petty Officer John F. Thorne has deployed to Southwest Asia on a temporary assignment at an undisclosed air base to serve as the Central Command's Forward Headquarters First Sergeant. He is the son of Edward and Chizuko Thorne of Ashfield Road, Alexandria. His daughter is Michelle Thorne of Borden Road, San Marcos, Calif. Petty Officer Thorne graduated in 1981 from Hayfield High School, Alexandria.
Army Pvt. John-Patrick P. Sunga has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Prima Sunga of E. Del Ray Ave., Alexandria. Sunga graduated in 2008 from T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria.
Chris Cummings has graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., as a classmate of the academy's Class of 2011. He received a bachelor's degree and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army.
Lt. Cummings is the son of Army Col. MaryAnn B. and Steve M. Cummings of Bayliss Place, Alexandria,
He is the grandson of Theresa A. Bates of Legion Drive, and Richard A. Bates of Timber Trail, both of East Hartford, Conn,
He is also a second generation West Point graduate. His mother graduated in 1982, the third class to accept women.
Lt. Cummings is currently at the Infantry Officer Basic Course at Fort Benning, Ga., and will stay at Fort Benning to complete The Army's Ranger School starting in October.
He has two sisters, Sara, an incoming freshman at the University of Alabama, and Rebecca, who will enter the eighth grade.
His father served 26 years as a military police officer in the Army and his mother served 29 years in the Army.
Air National Guard Maj. Eric D. Patterson led the Air Force Central Command's Band "Blue Hawk" while deployed to four countries in the Greater Middle East. The band members help build troop morale and public diplomacy while touring the area of responsibility.
Patterson is commander of the Air National Guard Band of the Southwest at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif. The major has served in the military for 14 years.
He is the son of Bill and Dwayla Patterson of Shoal Creek Lane, Rockwall, Texas, and the grandson of Marcelle Smithson of Mercedes Lane, Fallbrook, Calif.
His wife, Mary, is the daughter of Mark and Stella Scafidi of Pebble Creek Court, Pennington, N.J.
Patterson received a bachelor's degree in 1994 from Evangel University, Springfield, Mo.
Navy Seaman Shane J. Murphy, son of Carol C. and John O. Murphy of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Murphy is a 2004 graduate of T. C. Williams High School of Alexandria. He is a 2011 graduate of Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, with a associate's degree.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Jessa R. Gatchalian graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Marivel Reyes of Duke St., Alexandria.
Army Pvt. Alexander D. Canas has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Roxana and Alex Barrera of Houston Ct., Alexandria. Canas graduated in 2008 from Edison High School, Alexandria.
Army Pvt. Vanessa Y. Alvarado has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). Alvarado is the daughter of Rafael A. and Dina E. Alvarado of Edsall Road, Alexandria.
Army Pvt. Savana R. Scroggins has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). Scroggins is the daughter of Christina Lawrence of Kenmore Ave., Alexandria, and niece of Kebbie Banks of Waverly Drive, Fredericksburg.
Navy Seaman Robert P. Hankinson, nephew of Joseph E. Garr of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Hankinson is a 2011 graduate of Palisades High School of Kintnersville, Pa.
Navy Midshipman Anton C. Ekman, son of Catherine J. and Craig R. Ekman of Alexandria, and more than 900 other freshmen recently completed Plebe Summer while attending the United States Naval Academy.
The six-weeks training developed Ekman morally, mentally and physically. He was also instilled with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty. Ekman will go on to complete the academic year as a Midshipmen.
Ekman is a 2011 graduate of Bishop Ireton High School of Alexandria.
Navy Midshipman Emma G. Ferris, a 2010 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Alexandria, and more than 900 other freshmen recently completed Plebe Summer while attending the United States Naval Academy.
The six-weeks training developed Ferris morally, mentally and physically. She was also instilled with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty. Ferris will go on to complete the academic year as a Midshipmen.
Navy Midshipman Philip J. Song, a 2011 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Alexandria, and more than 900 other freshmen recently completed Plebe Summer while attending the United States Naval Academy.
The six-weeks training developed Song morally, mentally and physically. He was also instilled with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty. Song will go on to complete the academic year as a Midshipmen.
Navy Midshipman Anthony D. Juren, a 2010 graduate of Episcopal High School, Alexandria, and more than 900 other freshmen recently completed Plebe Summer while attending the United States Naval Academy.
The six-weeks training developed Juren morally, mentally and physically. He was also instilled with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty. Juren will go on to complete the academic year as a Midshipmen.
Navy Midshipman Robert S. Beydler, a 2011 graduate of Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, Va., and more than 900 other freshmen recently completed Plebe Summer while attending the United States Naval Academy.
Plebe summer is the summer training program which is required of all incoming freshmen to the U.S. Naval Academy. The six-weeks training developed Beydler morally, mentally and physically. He was also instilled with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty. Beydler will go on to complete the academic year as a Midshipmen.
Navy Midshipman Jake Dang, son of Ngoc- Anh Pham of Alexandria, Va. and Tom Dang, of Annandale, Va., and more than 900 other freshmen recently completed Plebe Summer while attending the United States Naval Academy.
The six-weeks training developed Dang morally, mentally and physically. He was also instilled with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty. Dang will go on to complete the academic year as a Midshipmen.
Dang is a 2011 graduate of Annandale High School of Annandale.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Claas Brian P. Krivonak, son of Leanne Krivonak of Alexandria, and fellow Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans, home ported in San Diego, Calif., recently participated in detainee handling training while conducting a two-week certification exercise off the coast of Southern California. Krivonak is a 1998 graduate of West Potomac High School of Alexandria, and joined the Navy in April 2007.
Navy Seaman Ronald J. Pieper, a 2009 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Pieper completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor.
Air Force Airman Cody A. Ferguson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Ferguson is the son of Stephanie Hardwick of Cape Lanes, Madison Heights, and Jeffrey Ferguson of East Glebe Road, Alexandria. He is a 2009 graduate of Amherst County High School.
Justin Pelletier from Alexandria, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 102nd Military Police Battalion, was promoted to the rank of Captain in the New York Army National Guard.
Army Pvt. Yohance J. Austrie has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Austrie is the son of Nuella and Jerome Austrie of Cooper Street, Alexandria. He is a 2007 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria.
Air Force Airman Ryan T. Russell graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Russell is the son of Catherine McDonald of North Howard Street, Alexandria, and John Russell of Garret Avenue, Churchton, Md. He is a 2011 graduate of Southern Senior High School, Harwood, Md.
Marine Corps Pfc. Kaleb M. Madison, son of Kathleen McQueen of Lawton, Okla., and Joseph Madison, of Alexandria, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC, designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.
Army Spec. Brandon K. Schaefer has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Schaefer is the son of Joann Yoshimoto of 17th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, Wash., and brother of Clifford Schaefer of Alexandria. He is a 1998 graduate of Roosevelt High School, Seattle. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2004 from the University of Washington, Seattle.
Army National Guard Spec. Jeffron J. Robertson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Robertson is the son of Antoinette Robertson of Foxleigh Way, Alexandria, and Jeff Robertson of Tuxedo Lane, Gainesville. He is a 2003 graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School, Alexandria. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2008 from South Carolina State University, Orangeburg.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Claas Brian P. Krivonak, son of Leanne Krivonak of Alexandria, and fellow Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and embarked Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in a community service project at the House of Family children's shelter in Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
Krivonak is a 1998 graduate of West Potomac High School of Alexandria, and joined the Navy in April 2007.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexander D. Thompson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Thompson is the son of Melissa Thompson of South West Street, Alexandria. He is a 2006 graduate of Westlake High School, Waldorf, Md. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2010 from St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Navy Seaman Apprentice Franklyn A. Zelaya, a 2005 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Navy Seaman Felix K. Tofah, daughter of Afadina Kuenyhia of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Air National Guard Airman Jason R. Bushlow graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Bushlow is the son of Virginia Bushlow of Northwinds Drive, Charlestown, W.Va., and Steve Fletcher of Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. He is a 2007 graduate of Freedom High School, South Riding.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenneth L. Zaun graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Raymond Zaun of Cold Springs Road, Bath, N.Y. He is a 2006 graduate of Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2010 from Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Va.
Army Capt. Jeffrey J. Gunlicks has returned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., after being deployed to Iraq serving in support of Operation New Dawn. Gunlicks, an officer in charge of the Taji Projects Office attached to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C., has served eight years in the military. The captain is a resident of Cannes Court, Alexandria.
Navy Seaman Apprentice Tyree T. Carroll, son of Chandra L. Carroll of Alexandria, Va. and Vernon T. Carroll, of Oxon Hill, Md., was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Carroll is a 2011 graduate of T. C. Williams High School of Alexandria, Va.
Army Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph L. Legra has returned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., after being deployed to Iraq serving in support of Operation New Dawn. Legra, the command sergeant major with the 275th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Fort Lee, has served 27 years in the military. He is a resident of Ashby Lane, Alexandria.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Claas Brian P. Krivonak, son of Leanne Krivonak of Alexandria, and fellow Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans celebrated Black History Month with a celebration hosted by the ship's diversity committee. Krivonak is a 1998 graduate of West Potomac High School of Alexandria, and joined the Navy in April 2007.