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Lubbock Servicemen Named in Various Training Assignments
A batch of Lubbock servicemen are noted in training and assignments. Johe J A-1, a midshipman sworn in June 1961, sails for navigational training after a Congressional appointment. Marines Leo R Padgett and Maurice G Weeden graduate recruit training and head to Camp Pendleton for advanced infantry. Johnny B Devitt completes basic at San Diego and trains in electronics. Raul Garcia completes 10 weeks at Fort Belvoir. Laurence J Johnston reports aboard USS Tom Green County. C Donia W Haynes leaves Mayport for Sixth Fleet operations. Vernon C Bessent Jr completes photography maintenance schooling in Florida. Cadets at the Mexican Naval Academy embark Thursday on a training cruise via Portland, Vancouver, and nearby ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokosuka
Japan
Navy
Asher J. Poon
Rocal Academy
Co Fla
Lubbock
Marine
Marine Corps Recruit
Diego
Leo R. Padgsort
H. A. Padgett Jr
2Th St
Maurice G. Weeden
Dorothy W. Stinson
24Th St
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Johnny B. Ree
G. M. Devitt
Wolfforth
Naval Training Cent
San Diego
Frenchip High School
South Pisins College
Levelland
Great Lakes