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Hometown Heroes
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cobi Wulff graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied sci- ence degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is a 2017 graduate of Desert Junior/Senior High School, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
U.S. Air Force Airman Darryan A. Finerson- Williams graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied sci- ence degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Finerson-Williams is the son of Misty Minchel- lo of Lancaster, Calif., and is a 2014 graduate of Ball High School, Galveston, Texas.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carolina D. Ortega graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Ortega is the daughter of Carlos Ortega Moz and
Silvia Ortega of Palmdale, California. She is the sister of Shelsea and Carlos Ortega of Palmdale.
The airman is a 2011 graduate of Highland High School, Palmdale. She earned an associate degree in 2018 from Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, Calif.
U.S. Air Force Airman Jacqueline A. Pena graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied sci- ence degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Pena is the daughter of Roberto Flores of High- lands, Texas, and sister of Elizabeth Palacio of Palmdale, Calif.
She is a 2018 graduate of Goose Creek Memo- rial High School, Baytown, Texas.
U.S. Air Force Airman Elijah N. Grimes grad- uated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied sci- ence degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is a 2019 graduate of Opportunities For Learning, Palmdale, Calif.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gavin S. Sto- ry graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci-
pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied sci- ence degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Story is the son of Colby and Jennifer Story of California City, Calif., and is a 2017 graduate of Desert Junior-Senior High School, Edwards Air Force Base, California.
U.S. Air Force Airman Zion Z. Weems gradu- ated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied sci- ence degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Weems is the son of Dalaia Bitten of Bakers- field, Calif., and is a 2018 graduate of Quartz Hill High School, Lancaster, Calif..
U.S. Air Force Airman Kaleia N. Ashley grad- uated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied sci-
ence degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Ashley is the daughter of Diane Debarros and Kimberly Kern of Quartz Hill, Calif., and is a 2018 graduate of Quartz Hill High School, Quartz Hill.
U.S. Air Force Airman Gabrielle A. Martti- nez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied sci- ence degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is a 2019 graduate of Littlerock High School, Littlerock, Calif.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leaaron M. Santos graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied sci- ence degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is a 2018 graduate of Desert High School, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
Thunder soldiers prepare
for 2ID Best Warrior competition
Army photograph by Capt. Daniel Parker
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Adrian Romero, right, native of Douglas, Ariz., field artillery targeting technician, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade (FAB), and Sgt. Juan Garcia, native of Lancaster, Calif., track vehicle repairer, assigned to Battery B., 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th FAB, don their M51 masks during Sergeants Time Training, March 28, 2019, Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. Romero and Garcia spent the day’s STT training fundamental Soldier tasks in preparation for 2ID’s upcoming Best Warrior Competition, April 15-19.
USS Boxer (LHD 4)
PACIFIC OCEAN—Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Burns, from Jackson Miss., left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class George Guimaraes, from Palmdale, Calif., both assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), direct a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck during flight operations. Boxer is underway conducting routine operations as a part of USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Navy photograph by PO3 Alexander C. Kubitza
Military Veterans Affairs
Antelope Valley College Veterans Resource Center will host the County of Los Angeles Veterans Advisory Commission meeting 1:30- 3 p.m., April 10 in the Student Lounge.
All military service members are invited to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns with
the commissioners.
The meeting is open to the public and light
refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact AVC Veter-
ans Resource Center at 661-722-6300, Ext. 6342.
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