2nd Lt. Austin Oubre recently completed United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate's School and is now attending The Basic School in Quantico, Va. Austin is the son of Teresa Inness, of Traverse City, and Matt Oubre, of Brea, Calif. He is a 2004 graduate of Traverse City Central High School and a 2009 graduate of Ferris State University.
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Army Pvt. Eric Smith has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Denice Smith and grandson of Marry and James Smith, all of Glen Arbor. Smith is a 2009 graduate of Lake Leelanau St. Mary High School.
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Army Pvt. Paddraic Lord has graduated from basic combat training and Basic Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Tracie Lord, of Traverse City, and a 2009 graduate of Traverse City College Preparatory Academy.
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Air Force Senior Airman John Werth has been named the December 2009 Airman of the Month for the 71st Flying Training Wing. Selection was based on exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, teamwork, significant self-improvement, personal achievements, notable accomplishments, and community service and support.
Werth, an air traffic controller with four years of military service, is assigned to Vance Air Force Base, Okla. He is the son of Al and Cheryl Werth, of Kewadin, and a 2004 graduate of Elk Rapids High School.
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Air Force Airman Nicholas Richmond graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Stacey and Bill Richmond, of Mancelona, and a 2006 graduate of Bellaire High School.
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Air Force Airman Ryan McCarty graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Edward McCarty, of Mancelona, and a 2008 graduate of Northside Educational Center in Kalkaska.
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Cadet Samuel John Martin, of Traverse City, was named to the dean's list at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, for the fall semester of the 2009-2010 academic year. Martin is seeking a bachelors of science in Pre-business. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Martin.
