Military AnnouncementsCelebrating Tri-Community's young men and women in the Service of our Country
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Airman Caleb Wilson graduates Basic
U.S. Air Force Airman Caleb J. Wilson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Wilson is the son of Mark and Roxanne Wilson of Pinon Hills, Calif., and brother of Marissa Argueta of Pinon Hills, Calif., and Briannon Argueta of Phelan, Calif.
He is a 2018 graduate of Gorman Learning Charter Network (Gorman Learning Center), Redlands, Calif.
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U.S. Air Force Airman Ivey M. Ashley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Ashley is the daughter of Christyl and step-daughter of Bob G. Comperini of Wrightwood, Calif., and granddaughter of Louise Graham of Monrovia, Calif.
She is a 2017 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan, Calif.
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Serrano grad completes Navy ‘A’ School
Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Nicholas Torgrude completed the OS “A” School, or initial training course after boot camp, May 24. The 2018 Serrano High School graduate and Hesperia native is currently serving with the U.S. Navy as an operations specialist (OS), prepared to perform duties at sea as a plotter, radio-telephone and Command and Control sound-powered telephone talker, and to maintain Combat Information Center displays of strategic and tactical information.
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Military Graduate
U.S. Air Force Airman Manuel R. Almaguer
U.S. Air Force Airman Manuel R. Almaguer graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Almaguer is the son of Manuel Almaguer of Phelan, California.
He is a 2012 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan.
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McCormick graduates
Air Force basic
By Terri Hill
Air Force Airman Joshua B. McCormick, son of Kimberly and Denis McCormick of Wrightwood, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
McCormick completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Joshua graduated from Serrano High School in 2013.
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Phelan resident graduates Army basic
Army Pvt. Caleb J. Taplet has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson Columbia, S.C. Taplet is the son of Debbie and Larry Taplet of Phelan, California and is a 2012 graduate of Serrano High School.
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.
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MILITARY GRADUATE
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Brien M. McDowell
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Brien M. McDowell graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
McDowell is the son of Evelyn and James McDowell of Cibola Court, Victorville.
He is a 2011 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan.
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Military Graduation
Army Pvt. Eldifonso Magana 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.
Magana is the son of Pablo and Carmen Montez of Joshua Dell Road, Victorville. He is the brother of Pedro Montez of Temecula.
He is a 2009 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan.
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MILITARY GRADUATION
Air Force Reserve Airman Jacob B. Meinhart
Air Force Reserve Airman Jacob B. Meinhart graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Meinhart is the son of Kristy Meinhart and Bryan Stgermain, both of Middleton Road, Phelan.
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Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas W. Smith graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Smith earned distinction as an honor graduate.
He is the son of Thomas and Deborah Smith of Apple Valley.
The airman is a 2009 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan.
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Army Pvt. Sean M. Casey has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.
Casey is the son of Jeffrey Casey of Wrightwood, and Dee Eakes of Haverford Court, Victorville.
He is a 2010 graduate of Excelsior Charter School, Victorville.
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Air Force Airman Cameron G. Jackson
Air Force Airman Cameron G. Jackson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Jackson is the son of Clemmie Glenn of Parkwood Place, Victorville.
He is a 2011 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan.
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Air Force Airman Joshua R. Andersen
Air Force Airman Joshua R. Andersen graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Anderson is the son of Shawnna and Jim Andersen of Wolf Drive, Phelan.
He is a 2012 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan.
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Air Force Airman Eunice S. Kim
Air Force Airman Eunice S. Kim graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Kim is the daughter of Sharon and Brian Kim of Valle Vista Road, Phelan.
She is a 2008 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan.
Army Reserve Pvt. Lewis Harris
Army Reserve Pvt. Lewis Harris 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.
Harris is the grandson of Donna Laver of Wrightwood.
He is a 2009 graduate of Oakland Technical High School.
Army Pvt. Kyle L. Stewart
Army Pvt. Kyle L. Stewart graduated from the Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
As members of the Army's field artillery team, the course is designed to train soldiers as specialists to operate the advanced field artillery tactical data systems for both cannon and multiple launch rocket systems. The specialists play a critical role in the safe, accurate, and lethal delivery of the field artillery's various fire support systems used to support infantry and tank units in combat. Skills training included methods of computing target locations using computers or manual calculations, ammunition handling techniques, and operating and performing maintenance on related equipment, vehicles, generators, and artillery tactical and data systems.
Stewart is the son of Leanne Lengtat, Phelan.
He is a 2008 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan.
Air Force Airman John A. Bailey
Air Force Airman John A. Bailey graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Bailey is the son of Marcy Bailey, of Phelan.
He is a 2011 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan.
Air Force Airman Christian T. Schmitt
Schmitt graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Schmitt is the son of Liesa and Rodney Sykes of Clearwater Court, Victorville.
He is a 2011 graduate of Serrano High School, Phelan.
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Kristine L. Thomas
Thomas graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Thomas is the daughter of George and Kim Small of East Canyon Drive, Wrightwood, Calif.
She is a 1994 graduate of Bend Senior High School, Ore.
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