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Airmen Complete Basic Military Training
USF Upward Bound Golden Anniversary Features Fantastic Weekend Reunion Celebration
Two young adults with ties to the Tampa Bay Area recently completed military basic train- ing. Their respective gradua- tion ceremonies were held at the Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, in San Antonio, Texas.
Airman Crystal McLean and Airman 1st Class James A. Stewart completed an intensive, eight- week program that included training in military discipline
and studies, Air Force core val- ues, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
The Airmen also earned four credits toward an Associate in Applied Science Degree through the Community Col- lege of the Air Force.
Airman McLean is the daughter of Joan Lewis, granddaughter of Gloria Martin, and niece of Jackie Lewis, all of Tampa. She is also the sister of Amber, Bri-
anna, and Monique Kearse.
Airman McLean gradu- ated from Tampa Bay High School in 2015.
Airman 1st Class Stewart is the son of Olga Gaxiola, of Valrico, and brother of Cesar Larios, of Tampa. He is also the brother of Mariana Lar- ios.
Airman Stewart gradu- ated from Robinson High School in 2014.
Tampa Native Interacts With Students
A group of students at Aimutin School speak with Engineering Aide 3rd Class Margaret Villegas, a native of Tampa, Florida, be- fore a ribbon cutting marking the completion of the renova- tion of the school for Pacific Partnership 2016.
Timorese Soldiers, U. S. Navy Seabees, U. S. Marines and Australian engineers have been working together to ren- ovate the school's courtyard and facade.
This year marks the sixth time the mission visited Timor Leste since its first visit in 2006. Medical, engineering
DR. RICHARD F. AND MRS. EVA PRIDE
Petty Officer First Class Demario Carmichael is currently assigned to the guided missile destroyer, USS Michael Murphy.
A Tampa native, Petty Of- ficer 1st Class Carmichael is an Operations Specialist op- erating out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
He is responsible for the navigation, and serves as an expert in the air, surface, and subsurface warfare areas.
Ensign Andrew Buch- mann is also a resident of the Tampa Bay Area, graduating from Gaither High School in 2010. He is also assigned to the guided missile destroyer,
PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS DEMARIO CARMICHAEL
USS Michael Murphy. Ensign Buchmann is the
strike warfare officer and is re- sponsible for the maintenance and employment of the Tom-
ENSIGN ANDREW BUCHMANN
ahawk weapons system, and
Naval Surface Fire Support. Approximately 30 officers and 300 enlisted men and women compose the ship’s
company.
ENGINEERING AIDE 3RD CLASS MARGARET VILLEGAS
The Upward Bound Program at the University of South Florida is proud to celebrate 50 years (1966-2016) of Pride, Service, and Success during the weekend of September 30-Oc- tober 2, 2016. The program has much to celebrate.
Over the last five decades, at least 95% of all USF Upward Bound students graduated from high school and were ac- cepted into a college. More than 80% enrolled in college by the fall semester after they graduated from high school. More than 60% of recent grad- uates completed a two-year or four-year college degree, a sta- tistic higher than the national average for all students and five times higher than the rate of low-income and first-genera- tion students nationwide.
“Over 3,000 alumni have come through the program and today are doing amazing things locally and abroad,” states cur- rent Program Director, Ray- mond Cabrera. He believes the program’s success “has been the result of working hand in hand with University per- sonnel, Hillsborough County Schools, community partners, and Upward Bound families.”
Lord, I pray that You would bring to light any hidden sins in (name of child) so they can be confessed, repented of, and forgiven. I pray that my daughter (son) will never be able to contain sin within her (him), but rather let there be a longing to confess fully and say, See if there is any wicked wayinme,andledmeinthe way everlasting (Psalm 139:24). May she (he) not live in guilt and condemnation, but
That is why he hopes all who have helped shape USF Up- ward Bound into its current form will come take part in the 50th Anniversary Reunion cel- ebrations.
The weekend festivities begin with a Friday night Meet and Greet at Lee Roy Selmon’s Restaurant, located on Boy Scout Blvd., taking place from 7until10p.m.
The 50th Anniversary luncheon is scheduled from 1 p. m. to 3 p. m. at the Marshall Student Center Ballrooms on Saturday, October 1st. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Space is limited, so participants should pay in advance via the www.usf.edu/ua website.
On Saturday evening begin- ning at 9 p. m., the party moves to the Ybor Jazz House on 7th Ave., a famous music club with areas for Upward Bound celebrants. There is a $10 admission fee. Come join the celebration! Proceeds of the event will benefit the Dr. Richard F. and Eva L Pride En- dowed Scholarship.
For questions contact Ray Cabrera, Program Director at 813-974-2023.
rather dwell with a clear con- science in the full understand- ing of her (his) forgiveness in Christ. I pray that she (he) will always look to You and wear a radiant countenance.
Be loved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have con- fidence toward God. And whatever we ask we received from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. 1 JOHN 3:21-22
and various other personnel embarked aboard Mercy are working side-by-side with partner nation counterparts, exchanging ideas, building best practices and relation-
ships to ensure preparedness should disaster strike. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Special- ist 2nd Class Hank Get- tys/Released)
Tampa Native Serves Aboard U. S. Navy Destroyer
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