Military News

Air Force Airman Erica J. Kapella 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.

U.S. Marine David L. Hummel, son of Jim and Mary Hummel, International Falls, was recently promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Hummel has been serving his country in the maintenance support services group of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit for the past six months in Kuwait, the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf where he supported tsunami disaster relief in Bangladesh. He and his unit are currently returning to the states on board the USS Kearsarge.

Air Force Airman Andrew R. Rapaway has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Army Spec. Matthew C. Iffert has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

Air Force Cadet Chad A. Kuffenkam has graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Air Force Airman Matthew C. Boorman has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

National Guard Pvt. Glenn H. Gartzke has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Brandon Pritchard, son of Shawn and Marcie Pritchard, Big Falls, has received his Submarine Qualification Certificate which states:
Having successfully completed the rigorous professional requirements for qualification in submarines, having a thorough knowledge of submarine construction and operation, having demonstrated his reliability under stress, and having my full confidence and trust, I hereby certify that he is “QUALIFIED IN SUBMARINES” given this 19th day of November 2006 onboard USS HAWAII (SSN 776). — D.A. Solms, CDR. USN Commanding Officer. USS HAWAII (SSN 776).