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Friday, October 2, 2009

Hometown News: Adam Shirley

Marine Corps 1st Lt. Adam D. Shirley, son of Mary and Jerry Shirley of Troy, was recently designated a Naval Aviator while serving with Helicopter Training Squadron Eight, Milton, Fla.

Shirley was presented with the coveted "Wings of Gold, " marking the culmination of months of flight training.

Shirley followed a training curriculum that included basic studies in engineering and navigation, training flights in simulators, aircraft familiarizations, basic and advanced instrument training, extended navigation flights, and landings and takeoffs aboard an aircraft carrier.

Shirley joined the Marine Corps in October 1998.

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