Posted 2:21 am Sunday, June 17, 2012
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Military News, June 17
Navy
Navy Seaman Apprentice Christina N. Mahoney, Navy Seaman Lakyn P. Frost and Navy Seaman Recruit Travis L. Steed recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Seaman Mahoney 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 also was placed on physical fitness.
Seaman Mahoney is the sister of Brandi M. Mahoney, of Tyler.
Seaman Frost is the daughter of Cynthia J. and Jaye J. Frost, of Gilmer. She is a graduate of Gilmer High School.
Steed, son of Charolette A. and Greg W. Phillips, of Athens, is a graduate of Athens High School. His brother, Brad Phillips, also resides in Athens.
During the eight-week program, Seaman Mahoney 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 also was placed on physical fitness.
Seaman Mahoney is the sister of Brandi M. Mahoney, of Tyler.
Seaman Frost is the daughter of Cynthia J. and Jaye J. Frost, of Gilmer. She is a graduate of Gilmer High School.
Steed, son of Charolette A. and Greg W. Phillips, of Athens, is a graduate of Athens High School. His brother, Brad Phillips, also resides in Athens.
Marines
Marine Corps Pfc. Kim M. Ortega, son of Leonor and Marcelino G. Ortega, of Tyler, recently graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
During the five-week course, Pfc. Ortega received instruction in the fundamentals of engineering support for combat units, including the procedures for building and repairing bridges, roads and field fortifications. Pfc. Ortega also received training on demolition concepts, land mine warfare and camouflage techniques.
Pfc. Ortega is a 2011 graduate of Bishop T.K. Gorman High School, of Tyler, and joined the Marine Corps in November 2011.
During the five-week course, Pfc. Ortega received instruction in the fundamentals of engineering support for combat units, including the procedures for building and repairing bridges, roads and field fortifications. Pfc. Ortega also received training on demolition concepts, land mine warfare and camouflage techniques.
Pfc. Ortega is a 2011 graduate of Bishop T.K. Gorman High School, of Tyler, and joined the Marine Corps in November 2011.
Reunions
USS AMERICA
USS Carrier Veteran’s Association Reunion 2012 is Sept. 11 to 15 in Baton Rouge, La. The CVA will hold the reunion at the Holiday Inn South, 9940 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge. Contact Harry Rodriquez, director of reunions, at 845-661-1284 or by email at hatron10@aol.com, and www.ussamerica.org or 1-888-391-CV66. The highlight of this reunion will be a trip to Pascagoula, Miss., for a tour of the LHA6.
USS MISSOURI
The USS Missouri (BB-63) will hold its 39th annual reunion at Holiday Inn Downtown, Mobile, Ala., Sept. 12 to 18. For information, call Bill Morton, vice president, at 803-469-3579 or email him at Mo63@ftc-i.net or Jack Stempick, president at (203) 281-4693 or email at mobb 63ct@aol.com.
USS Carrier Veteran’s Association Reunion 2012 is Sept. 11 to 15 in Baton Rouge, La. The CVA will hold the reunion at the Holiday Inn South, 9940 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge. Contact Harry Rodriquez, director of reunions, at 845-661-1284 or by email at hatron10@aol.com, and www.ussamerica.org or 1-888-391-CV66. The highlight of this reunion will be a trip to Pascagoula, Miss., for a tour of the LHA6.
USS MISSOURI
The USS Missouri (BB-63) will hold its 39th annual reunion at Holiday Inn Downtown, Mobile, Ala., Sept. 12 to 18. For information, call Bill Morton, vice president, at 803-469-3579 or email him at Mo63@ftc-i.net or Jack Stempick, president at (203) 281-4693 or email at mobb 63ct@aol.com.
