Soldiers, airmen graduate basic training, are deployed
Army Reserve Pvt. Zachariah P. Engledow 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.
Engledow is the son of Rob Engledow of Palo Verde Court, and Missy Van Artsen of Bear Hollow Drive, both of Indianapolis, Ind.
In 2007, the private graduated from the Walker Career Center.
Air Force Reserve Airman Bryan P. Keefe has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force.
Keefe earned distinction as an honor graduate.
He is the son of James and Carol Keefe of Shadow Lake Drive, Indianapolis, Ind.
Keefe is a 2006 graduate of Perry Meridian High School.
Army Reserve Pvt. Mariano G. Berberena has graduated from basic military training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., under the Split-option Enlistment Program to serve as a member of the Army National Guard or Reserve.
The program allows students between their junior and senior year of high school to attend basic training during the summer after their junior year. After completing basic training, the recruits will attend National Guard or Reserve weekend drills while still in school. The summer following graduation, the guardsmen or reservists attend advanced individual training in the career specialty they selected at the time they enlisted.
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 son of Cesar Berberena of Wallace Ave., and Connie Berberena of Prospect St., both of Indianapolis, Ind.
Berberena is currently a student at Arsenal Technical High School.
Air Force Airman Garrett C. Gaston has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Kimberly Gaston of Stones River Drive, Indianapolis, Ind.
Gaston is a 2008 graduate of Franklin Central High School.
Air Force Airman Cassie M. Hults has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force.
She is the daughter of Jeanne Baird of Derby Shire, Indianapolis, Ind., and niece of Linda Winchester of Water St., Worcester, N.Y.
Hults is a 2008 graduate of Worcester Central School.
Army Reserve Pvt. Christopher M. Thomas has graduated from basic military training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., under the Split-option Enlistment Program to serve as a member of the Army National Guard or Reserve.
The program allows students between their junior and senior year of high school to attend basic training during the summer after their junior year. After completing basic training, the recruits will attend National Guard or Reserve weekend drills while still in school. The summer following graduation, the guardsmen or reservists attend advanced individual training in the career specialty they selected at the time they enlisted.
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 son of Penelope Worthington of T St., Lincoln, Neb., and Jared Thomas of Gettysburg Court, Indianapolis, Ind.
Thomas is currently a student at Lincoln Northeast High School.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Edward J. Allen is a member of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific based at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Ala., who has deployed to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Qatar, and Iraq. Band members perform musical shows in these areas of responsibility and at forward operating bases to entertain military troops in efforts to boost morale. The band also performs together with local professional musicians and play requested songs from audiences to help encourage audience participation.
Allen, a regional band craftsman-vocalist, has served in the military for eight years.
He is the son of Sherry Allen of Terrace Ave, Indianapolis, Ind.
His grandparents, Ray and Anne Allen, reside on N. Seventh Ave., Beech Grove.
The sergeant is a 1998 graduate of Warren Central High School.
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