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Updated April 17, 2009 - Volume 16 issue #4
Airman Michael R. Plunkett
Air Force Airman Michael R. Plunkett 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 courte-sies; 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 receive credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Paris Plunkett of Temple, Ga., and Roger Plunkett of Weeping Willow Drive, Powder Springs, Ga. The airman is a 2008 graduate of Hiram High School, Ga.
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UPDATED March 19, 2009 - Volume 16 Issue #3
Powder Springs Resident - Airman Michael C. Pascale: Air Force Airman Michael C. Pascale 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 James and Kathleen Pascale, of Caley Mill Lane, Powder Springs, Ga. The airman is a 2003 graduate of McEachern High School, Powder Springs.
Powder Springs, GA, Airman Rashod L McSwain: Air Force Airman Rashod L. McSwain 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, 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 through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Johnnetta McSwain Clay of Lewis Road, and stepbrother of Michelle Marble of Lost Lakes Way, both of Powder Springs, Ga. McSwain is a 2008 graduate of McEachern High School, Powder Springs.
Army Sgt. Sharise Gant: Army Sgt. Sharise Gant 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 com-bat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and un-armed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exer-cises. She is the granddaughter of Lena Foreman of Jamestown Drive, San Antonio, Texas, and sister of Anique Thomas of Rising Sun Trail, Powder Springs, Ga. Gant graduated in 2003 from Judson High School, Converse, Texas, and received a bachelor's degree in 2007 from the University of Texas, San Antonio.
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VOLUME 16 Issue #1 - JANUARY/FEBRAURY 2009
Powder Springs, Ga resident - Airman DeAngelo J. Rice - Air Force Airman DeAngelo J. Rice 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; per-formed 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 Vickie Rice of Meadows Lake Drive, Powder Springs, Ga. Rice is a 2007 graduate of McEachern High School, Powder Springs.
Powder Springs, GA resident Airman Joshua S. Wylie - 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; per-formed 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. Wylie is the son of Scott and Kerrin Wylie of Robert Way, Powder Springs, Ga. In 2007, the airman graduated from Kennesaw Mountain High School, Kennesaw.
Airman Eric N. Crider - Airman 1st Class Eric N. Crider has arrived for duty at Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis, N.M. Crider, a network infrastructure apprentice with less than one year of military service, is assigned to the 3rd Special Operations Squadron. He is the son of Debbie Crider of Hightower Road, Hiram, Ga., and Clifford L. Crider of Geralding St., Powder Springs, Ga. His wife, Barbara, is the daughter of Susan C. Geil of Westin Drive, Hiram. The airman graduated in 2004 from Hiram High School.
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VOLUME 15 #16 - DECEMBER 17, 2008
Powder Springs Resident - Airman Robert K. Reitz - Air Force Airman Robert K. Reitz 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; per-formed 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 Dolores Reitz of Split Wood Way, Powder Springs, Ga. Reitz is a 2007 graduate of McEachern High School, Powder Springs.
Pvt. Keith L. Truesdell, Jr. - Army National Guard Pvt. Keith L. Truesdell Jr. 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 marks-manship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Truesdell is the son of Keith Truesdell Sr. of Crestworth Court, Powder Springs, Ga. The private is a 2008 graduate of Hiram High School, Ga.
Pfc. Sierra K. Brackens - Army Pfc. Sierra K. Brackens 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. She is the daughter of Gabrielle Dent of Ten Oaks Court, Powder Springs, Ga. Brackens is a 2008 graduate of McEachern High School, Powder Springs.
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VOLUME 15 ISSUE #15 - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 ISSUE - THE POWDER SPRINGS MESSENGER NEWSPAPER
Powder Springs Resident - Airman Rashod L McSwain - Air Force Airman Rashod L. McSwain 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, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exer-cises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Johnnetta McSwain Clay of Lewis Road, and step-brother of Michelle Marble of Lost Lakes Way, both of Powder Springs, Ga. McSwain is a 2008 graduate of McEachern High School, Powder Springs.
Pvt. Russell F. Holland - Army Pvt. Russell F. Holland has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The train-ing consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battle-field operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Ad-vanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain com-munications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area. Holland is the son of Courneilus Holland of Lindley Circle, Powder Springs, Ga. The private is a 2007 graduate of McEachern High School, Power Springs.
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VOLUME 15 ISSUE #14 - OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ISSUE
Army Pvt. Russell F. Holland - Army Pvt. Russell F. Holland has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map read-ing, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area. Holland is the son of Courneilus Holland of Lindley Circle, Powder Springs, Ga. The private is a 2007 graduate of McEachern High School, Power Springs.
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Pvt. Stephan D. Braswell - Army National Guard Pvt. Stephan D. Braswell has graduated from Basic Combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and cere-monies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weap-ons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. Braswell earned distinction as an honor graduate.
He is the son of Sandy Braswell of Macedonia Drive, Powder Springs, Ga.
In 2006, the private graduated from McEachern High School, Powder Springs.
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Pfc. Jasmine T. Baker - Army Reserve Pfc. Jasmine T. Baker 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. Baker is the daughter of Carla Baker of Jenny Ann Court, Hampton, Ga., and niece of Sabrina Glass of Ritchfield Drive, Powder Springs, Ga. The private is a 2007 graduate of Luella High School, Locust Grove, Ga.
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Pvt. Jordan L. Clark - Army Pvt. Jordan L. Clark has graduated from the Direct Fire Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of Basic Combat Training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train indirect fire infantry soldiers to employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate, neutralize and extract mines; map reading and ground navigation; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct and camouflage mortar firing positions; operate and maintain mortars and fire control equipment for individual/crew served weapons firing positions. He is the son of Steve Clark of Karron Drive, Powder Springs, Ga.
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Powder Springs, GA resident Airman Ryan J. Henry - Air Force Airman Ryan J. Henry 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, 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 through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Roxann Brannan of Pritchett Drive, Powder Springs, Ga. Henry is a 2006 graduate of Harrison High School, Cobb, Ga. \
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Private Kayla A. Brooks Army National Guard Pvt. Kayla A. Brooks 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. Brooks is the daughter of Christopher Brooks of Echo Ridge Drive, Powder Springs, Ga. In 2006, the private graduated from Hiram High School, Ga., and received a bachelor's degree in 2008 from the University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, Ky.
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Private Johnathan McDaniel Army Pvt. Johnathan McDaniel 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. McDaniel is the son of Andrea Hewitt of Deerhunter Lane, Powder Springs, Ga.
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Airman Nicholas A. Webb
Air Force Reserve Airman Nicholas A. Webb 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, 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 through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Rickey and Debbie Motley of Paddington Lane, Powder Springs, Ga.
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Pfc. Mary W. Kamau
Army National Guard Pfc. Mary W. Kamau 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. Kamau earned distinction as an honor graduate. She is the daughter of Jane N. Joroge of N. Cook Road, Powder Springs, Ga. The private is a 2007 graduate of South Cobb High School, Austell, Ga.
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Pvt. Marcia J. Brown
Army National Guard Pvt. Marcia J. Brown 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. She is the daughter of Gloria Brown of Carrington Park Drive, Powder Springs, Ga., and Willie Brown of Hanks St., Sacramento, Calif. Brown is a 2006 graduate of McEachern High School, Powder Springs.
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Pvt. Charnay L. Parkinson
Army Pvt. Charnay L. Parkinson 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. She is the daughter of Charmane Suseberry of Wisteria Hill, Houston, Texas, and James Parkinson of Highpoint Xing, Powder Springs, Ga. Parkinson is a 2007 graduate of Westfield High School, Houston.
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Pvt. Kali E. Robinson
Army Pvt. Kali E. Robinson 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. He is the son of Pharis Allen and Clyde Adams of W. McEachern Woods, Powder Springs, Ga. His brother and grandmother, Kevin and Josephine Allen, resides on N.W. 42nd Court, Miami Gardens, Fla. Robinson is a 2003 graduate of John McEachern High School, Powder Springs.
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Cell Phones for Soldiers
Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to turn old cell phones into more than 12 million minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas in 2008. To do so, Cell Phones for Soldiers expects to collect 15,000 cell phones each month through a network of more than 3,000 collection sites across the country. The phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone – enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad. “Americans will replace an estimated 130 million cell phones this year,” says Mike Newman, vice president of ReCellular, “with the majority of phones either discarded or stuffed in a drawer. Most people don’t realize that the small sacrifice of donating their unwanted phones can have a tremendous benefit for a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers.” Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501c3 non-profit organization has raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 400,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. “Cell Phones for Soldiers started as a small way to show our family’s appreciation for the men and women who have sacrificed the day-to-day contact with their own families to serve in the U.S. armed forces,” says the teens’ father, Bob Bergquist. “Over the past few years, we have been overwhelmed by the generosity of others. But, we have also seen the need to support our troops continue to grow as more troops are sent overseas for longer assignments.”
Through increased fundraising efforts, the Bergquist family hopes to raise more than $9 million in the next five years to fund new programs, such as providing video phones with prepaid service to allow soldiers abroad to see their families on a regular basis.
For more information on where you can donate your used cell phone or become a sponsor you can go to their website at: www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
You can also drop your old cell phones at all AT&T Wireless locations - the closest from Powder Springs is the Hiram and Douglasville locations.