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Service News highlights multiple Air Force and Navy trainees
Airman Donald C. Vasbinder from Englewood graduates from Sheppard AFB Texas in teletype and other communications training and will serve at Robins AFB Georgia with the 5th Combat Communications Group. The report also notes promotions and training for Airman First Class Peter Komaroski at MacDill AFB Florida and Airman First Class William F. Connolly at Keesler AFB Mississippi bound for Misawa Japan. Navy Seaman Recruit Mark E. Merry of Englewood serves aboard the USS New Jersey, recently recommissioned in Long Beach California with President Reagan speaking at the ceremony. Marine Pfc. Daniel R. Brittain of North Port finishes recruit training at Parris Island South Carolina. Geoffrey P. Mallett, son of Venice resident, serves as helicopter pilot at Patrick AFB Florida. Private Scott D. Clark of Buffalo Grove Illinois completes OSUT at Fort Benning Georgia. Grandfather Elmer Reighart of Nokomis referenced in the piece.