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Pvt. Jacob A. Franckiewicz deployed to Iraq |
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LAKEPORT – Army Pvt. Jacob A. Franckiewicz has deployed to the Iraqi theater of operations to support the mission of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The soldier is a member of the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, the "Black Lions", 4th Infantry Combat Brigade, 1st Infantry Division based at Fort Riley, Junction City, Kan.
The Black Lions, activated in 2006, are one of the Army's newest modular infantry brigade combat teams.
In preparation toward the Black Lions' deployment to a combat environment, the battalion soldiers completed a demanding four-week collective training density at Fort Irwin.
Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq.
Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq.
Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq's economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq's sovereignty and independence as a democracy.
Franckiewicz is an infantryman with one year of military service.
He is the son of Karen M. Foster and stepson of Jerry Puett of Lakeport.
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Pvt. Ariadna Moreno graduates from basic training |
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Sunday, 18 March 2007 |
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KELSEYVILLE – Army Pvt. Ariadna Moreno 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.
Moreno is a 2001 graduate of Aspire High School, Lakeport.
She is the stepdaughter of Leonard Partida of Louis Lane, Kelseyville.
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Staff Sgt. Anthony Patrick receives degree |
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Written by Elizabeth Larson
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Sunday, 18 March 2007 |
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CLEARLAKE – Army Staff Sgt. Anthony W. Patrick has received an associate degree in general studies from Columbia College, Mo.
While on active duty, military members are encouraged to further their education through off-duty programs to improve their opportunities for advancement, promotion and position during their military career.
Many educational programs for service members are subsidized through tuition assistance or veterans benefits.
The sergeant is a watch officer assigned to the 160th Signal Brigade, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
Patrick graduated in 1992 from Lower Lake High School.
He is the son of Al and stepson of Penny Patrick of Clearlake. His mother, Kathy Patrick, resides in Cambria.
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Airman Sean Gatton graduates from basic training |
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Sunday, 18 March 2007 |
 Airman Sean Gatton. Courtesy photo. NICE – Air Force Airman Sean P. Gatton graduated earlier this year 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.
Gatton is a 2005 graduate of Upper Lake High School.
He is the son of Don Gatton of Nice.
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Airman Bradley Morris arrives for assignment |
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Sunday, 18 March 2007 |
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MIDDLETOWN – Air Force Airman Bradley C. Morris has arrived for duty at Hurlburt Field, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., earlier this year.
Morris is assigned to the 16th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.
He is the son of Suzanne M. Hunter of Middletown.
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