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Monday, September 28, 2009

Alabamians in the military

Army National Guard Pfc. Quardricka V. Mandosia 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.

She is the sister of Cortrell Mandosia of Liberty Drive, Montgomery, and niece of James Mandosia of Illinois Drive, Shreveport, La.

Mandosia is a 2008 graduate of Jefferson Davis High School, Montgomery.

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Air Force Airman Jennifer M. Puckett 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.

She is the daughter of Billy B. and Lori S. Puckett of Grayson Grove, Montgomery.

Puckett is a 2003 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, Montgomery.

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Army National Guard Pfc. Tamara E. Smith 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.

She is the daughter of Mary Smith of Oxford Drive, Montgomery.

Smith is a 2008 graduate of Jefferson Davis High School, Montgomery.

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Army National Guard Pvt. Michael Z. Donovan 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 grandson of Milton Donovan of County Road 57, Prattville.

Donovan is a 2008 graduate of Hope Christian High School, Pelham.

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Navy Seaman Recruit Matthew A. Smith, son of Oni R. Smith of Prattville, and Timothy E. Smith of Dothan, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Smith completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor.

Smith is a 2009 graduate of Slocomb High School of Slocomb.

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Navy Seaman Stephen M. Holley, son of Charlotte Holley of Tallassee, and Micheal Holley of Titus, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training and was meritoriously promoted to his current rank at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Holley is a 2007 graduate of Wetumpka High School of Wetumpka.

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Erica R. Goodson graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course.

Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve.

The cadet is a student at the Marion Military Institute.

She is the daughter of Crystal L. and stepdaughter of Danny K. Bass of Ski Club Drive, Wetumpka.

The cadet is a 2008 graduate of Holtville High School, Deatsville.

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