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Published on Sunday, March 14, 2010 12:26 AM CST



JOHNSON

Air Force Airman 1st Class Angelica R. Johnson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.

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.

Johnson is the daughter of Yolanda Johnson of Slidell.

The airman is a 2009 graduate of Slidell High School.

JULEFF

U.S. Army Pvt. Nathan J. Juleff 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.

Juleff is the son of Randall Juleff of Mandeville. He is a 2007 graduate of Northlake Christian School.

KING

Air Force Airman Ryan King graduated from basic military training at

Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.

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.

King is the son of Wendy and Phil King of Mandeville. He is a 2009 graduate of Fontainebleau High School.

MCLEMORE

Air Force Airman 1st Class Derek A. McLemore graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.

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.

McLemore is the son of Jo Swan of Covington. He is a 2006 graduate of Fontainebleau High School.

MILLER

Navy Seaman Apprentice Eric D. Miller, son of Kimberly Bonner of Hazel Crest, Ill., and Charles Miller of Slidell, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Miller completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.

Miller is a 2004 graduate of Destrehan High School.

VOGT

Air Force Airman Alana R. Vogt graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. 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.

Vogt is the daughter of Robert and Cidalis Vogt of Slidell. She is a 2009 graduate of Slidell High School.

WHITEHEAD

Air Force Airman Westley K. Whitehead graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.

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.

Whitehead is the son of Steven Whitehead of Slidell and Cheryl Myrick of Spring Valley, Calif. He is a 2007 graduate of Monte Vista High School, Spring Valley.�


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