Military notes highlight local service members and training
Second Lt. Robert Aikman II begins specialized pilot training at Vance AFB Enid Oklahoma and will earn the pilot rating upon completion. Pfc Larisha J. Thompson completes unit supply specialist training at Fort Lee Virginia and is a Carbondale High School alumna. Master Sgt Charles W Atwood named NCO of the Quarter for duties at Tinker AFB Oklahoma City. Dentalman Jennifer D Penn completes basic dental technician course at Sheppard AFB Texas. Airman Daniel P Chapman arrives at Hurlburt Field Florida as a 1994 Murphysboro High School and 1999 SIU graduate. Second Lt David J Walls in pilot training at Vance AFB and will receive pilot rating. Matthew Browning enlisted in the Army to report to Fort Knox. John B Jones decorated with Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding noncombat service. Pfc Heather L Chappell completed basic training at Fort Jackson and is daughter of Fern Chappell. Pfc Derek S Sims completes unit supply training at Fort Lee. National Guard Pvt Michael D Briggs completes basic training at Fort Leonard Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Aikman II
Vance Air Force Base
Enid
Oklo
Aikman
Arthur
Sammye Aikman
Carbondale
Larisha J. Thompson
Fort Lee
Petersburg
Thompson
Archie and
Jewel Thompson
Carbondale Community High School
Julie Thompson
Chicago
Charles W. Atwood
Marion High School
Atwood
William
Patsy Atwood
Marion
552Nd
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jennifer
Paul T. and
Debbie C. Chapman
Murphysboro
David J. Walls
Walls
David Walls Sr
Carterville
Marguerite Dory
Cabot Ark
Carterville High School
Southern Illinois University
Matthew Browning
Browning
Wess
Kelly Browning
Fort Knox
John B. Jones
United States
Jones
Mount Vernon High School
4Th Cavalry
Schofield Barracks
Oahu
Hawaii
Heather L. Chappell
Fort Jackson
Columbia
S.C. Chappell
Edwardsville
Fern Chappell
Rashad Jackson
Olmstead
National Guard
Derek S. Sims
Sims
Steve and
Teri Sims
du Quoin
Michael D. Briggs
Fort Leonard Wood
Waynesville, Mo
John A. Logan Birthday Breakfast Supports Logan Days
David Brauer of Murphysboro enjoys hash browns and eggs served by Marie Rhodes a Murphysboro middle school student and Catering Corps member during the 11th annual Birthday Breakfast. Amber Few and Sally Morrow assist as the event raises funds for Logan Days held in May drawing hundreds of local school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brauer
Murphysboro
Marie Rhodes
Murphysboro Middle School
Catering Corps
John A. Logan
Amber Few
Sally Morrow
Rodeo Clown Cameron Keeps Old Style Alive
Cameron, a rodeo clown in baggy jeans and purple gold shirt, wears a wireless mic and delivers improvised jokes during bull fights. He argues that many clowns now prefer the sterner moniker bull fighters and a serious image, saying the crowd still loves a clown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Rend Lake College Offers Free GED Classes in Several Communities
Rend Lake College announces free General Educational Development classes in Benton Christopher Lesser Pinckneyville Mt Vernon McLeansboro and Wayne City. Prospective students should call 437 5321 extension 241 for class times locations and registration. Office hours 8 a m to 4 30 p m Monday Thursday and 8 a m to 4 p m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rend Lake College
Benton
Christopher
Lesser
Pinckneyville
Mt.Vernon
McLeansboro
Wayne City
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