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We gratefully appreciate
those that serve and have served our country and home county.
Below is
the latest hometown news from your uniformed service members.
Thank you again, we proudly salute you! If you have a story you'd like to share, please e-mail us at wyatt@clearfield-county.com. December 28, 2011: Harchak, Mackenzie G. of Ramey: Air Force Airman Mackenzie G. Harchak graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Harchak is the son of Sandra Harchak of Viola Pike, Ramey. He is a 2011 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School, Houtzdale. Hauser, Christopher S. of Cherry Tree: Air Force Airman Christopher S. Hauser graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Hauser is the grandson of Andrea Hazlett of Patchin Highway, and son of Dana Fedor, both of Cherry Tree. He is a 2011 graduate of Harmony High School, Westover. December 27, 2011: Askey, Christopher S. of Curwensville: Army Reserve Pvt. Christopher S. Askey has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Askey is the son of Kelly Askey of Ridge Avenue, Curwensville. He is a 2011 graduate of Curwensville Area High School. November 29, 2011: Gearheat, Samuel D. of Clearfield: Air Force Airman Samuel D. Gearhart graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Gearhart is the son of Melissa Gearhart of Back Hill Road, Clearfield. He is a 2010 graduate of Clearfield Area High School. November 16, 2011: Bennett, Eric L. of DuBois: Air Force Airman Eric L. Bennett graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Bennett is the son of Samuel Bennett of South Second Street, and April Cooper of Panic-Wishaw Road, both of Reynoldsville. He is a 2006 graduate of Dubois Area High School. November 8, 2011: Swab, Bethany R. of DuBois: Air Force Airman Bethany R. Swab graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Swab earned distinction as an honor graduate. She is the daughter of Carolyn Skaggs of Liddle Road, DuBois, and Douglas Swab of 13th Street, Reynoldsville. She is a 2005 graduate of DuBois Area High School. October 28, 2011: Gearhart, Samuel D. of Clearfield: Air Force Airman Samuel D. Gearhart has graduated from the B-2 Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. The course is designed to train airmen in aircraft maintenance fundamentals and weapons systems familiarization, security instruction, technical order systems, maintenance management and documentation, aircraft and flightline safety. Training included use of hand tools, hardware, and equipment to perform aircraft ground handling, corrosion, and inspection procedures; instruction and familiarization with particular aircraft airframe, electrical, hydraulic, egress, environmental, fuel, flight and landing controls, engines and related systems and components. Gearhart is the son of Melissa J. Gearhart of Back Hill Road, Clearfield. He is a 2010 graduate of Clearfield Area High School. October 11, 2011: Wisehas, Harlie D. of Wallaceton:
Army Reserve Pfc. Harlie D. Wisehas graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. Wise is the daughter of Roxann Sabol of Clearfield Street, Wallaceton, Pa., and Daniel Hotaling of N. Florida Street, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a 2011 graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola High School. July 8, 2011: Ullery, Steven T. of Curwensville:
Army Pvt. Steven T. Ullery has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the son of Lisa Prave of Anderson St., and Steven C. Ullery of Fleming Road, both of Curwensville, Pa. Ullery graduated in 2010 from Curwensville Area High School. June 29, 2011: Maddox, James P. of Du Bois: Army Reserve Pvt. James P. Maddox has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. He is the son of James and Theresa Maddox of Haag Road, Du Bois, Pa. Maddox graduated in 2009 from Dubois Area High School, Du Bois. June 14, 2011: Glass, Nathanael M. of Coalport:
Air Force Airman Nathanael M. Glass graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Calvin Glass of Railroad St., Coalport, Pa. Glass graduated in 2010 from Glendale High School, Flinton, Pa. June 11, 2011: Fye, Krystal J of Morrisdale: Krystal J. Fye 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. The student completed an intense six-week course conducted in a very demanding, rigorous, high-stressed, and deadline-required environment. The candidate received training in leadership skills, Army customs, doctrine, tradition, and tactics, drill and ceremonies, professional ethics, physical fitness, time-stress-people management skills, decision making, delegation and personnel skills, and numerous other military academic subjects. Students gain experience in leadership to attain higher responsibility while maintaining professionalism and quality work performance and standards required of career warrant officers. Additionally, candidates develop and hone skills relevant to an Army at war, skills required to effectively operate and survive on today's ever-changing battlefield operations against global terrorism. Warrant officers continue to further their training through technical and tactical certification. As the officers gain progressive levels of expertise and leadership, they operate, maintain, administer and manage equipment, support activities or technical systems throughout their Army career. They are highly specialized technical and training experts in their career specialties whom provide valuable skills, guidance and expertise to commanders and organizations. Warrant officers serve in the Regular Army, National Guard or Reserve to fulfill their military service obligation. Fye is a rotary wing aviator. She is the daughter of Eric Ostrofsky of Casanova Road, and Stacy Ostrofsky of Chestnut St., both of Munson, Pa. Her husband, Jonathan, is the son of Robert and Theresa Fye of Summit Hill Road, Morrisdale, Pa. The warrant officer graduated in 2003 from Philipsburg Osceola High School, Philipsburg, Pa., and received a bachelor's degree in 2006 from Lock Haven University, Pa. June 2, 2011: Turner, Rachelle D of Hawk Run:
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Susan and Daniel Betts of Hawk Run, Pa. Turner graduated in 2008 from West Branch High School, Morrisdale-Allport, Pa. June 1, 2011: Arnold, Andrew J of Grassflat: Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Arnold has graduated from the B-52 technical training course, based out of Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. The B-52H aircraft is designed as a land based heavy bombardment aircraft for long range and sustains flight at high speed and altitude. It's capable of carrying a multitude of conventional and nuclear weaponry, with a main purpose of deterrence. Newly trained airmen prepare each B-52H aircraft for flight through ground handling and major inspection. He is the son of Alan W. and Patti A. Arnold of Cooper Ave., Grassflat, Pa. Arnold graduated in 2007 from West Branch Area Junior-Senior High School, Morrisdale, Pa. May 27, 2011: Niebauer, Jessica M. of Allport: Air Force Airman Jessica M. Niebauer has graduated from the Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. The student learned C-130 aircraft maintenance fundamentals for repairing and servicing aircraft with turboprop engines. Training and instruction included troubleshooting, testing, inspecting and repairing of aircraft systems which are operational during preflight, thru-flight and post-flight. Maintenance management and documentation were also taught for assessing the aircraft readiness capability, including ground handling procedures. The graduates will proceed to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., to receive follow-on apprenticeship aerospace maintenance and crew chief training on C-130 aircraft. She is the daughter of Lisa L. Lobb of Hawk Run, Pa. Niebauer graduated in 2009 from West Branch Area High School, Allport, Pa. May 25, 2011: Pry, Joseph C. of Clearfield:
Army Pfc. Joseph C. Pry as graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. He is the son of Patricia Pry of Pine Grove Nursery Road, Clearfield, Pa. Pry graduated in 1999 from Clearfield Area High School, and received an associate degree in 2002 from Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Oakdale, Pa.
Lynch, Jenifer R. of Clearfield:
Army Pvt. Jenifer R. Lynch has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Lynch graduated in 2005 from Clearfield High School, Pa. May 10, 2011: Retorick, Joshua R. of Allport:
Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua R. Retorick has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship qualification, bayonet combat, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, marches, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. He is the son of John R. and Dawn L. Retorick of Grassflat Ave., Morrisdale, Pa. Retorick graduated in 2009 from West Branch High School, Allport, Pa. April 29, 2011: SmealSmeal, Gregory L. of Clearfield:
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.t> Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Smeal is the grandson of Dorthy Smeal of Deer Creek, Clearfield, Pa., and the late Willis Smeal. The airman is a 2007 graduate of Clearfield Area High School.
April 25, 2011: English, Christopher A. of Clearfield/Irvona:
Army National Guard Pvt. Christopher A. English 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. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area. English is the son of Tuesday L. English of Park Ave., Clearfield, Pa., and Randy L. English of Cressview St., Irvona, Pa. March 17, 2011: Amick, Jerred R. of DuBois:
Air Force Airman Jerred R. Amick
graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San
Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week
program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air
Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and
skills. Pewanick, Shane E. of Morrisdale:
Army National Guard Pvt. Shane E. Pewanick has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. He is the stepson of Joseph Maguire of Deer Creek Road, Morrisdale, Pa. |
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Air Force Airman Rachelle D. Turner graduated from basic military
training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Gregory L. Smeal II graduated from basic
military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.