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By Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published December 13, 2002


Karen A. Williams has graduated from the Army ROTC Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky.

She is a 1998 graduate of San Angelo Central High School, San Angelo, Texas, and is the daughter of Compton A. and Ena Williams, Tampa.

Christopher H. Tison has graduated from the Army ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

He is a 1999 graduate of Tampa Preparatory, Tampa, and is the son of Claude H. and Kaaren M. Tison, Tampa.

Charles C. Moores has graduated from the Army ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. He is a 1998 graduate of H.B. Plant High School, Tampa, and is the son of Jerry D. and Linda C. Moores, Tampa.

James R. Haislop Jr. has graduated from the Army ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

He is a 1998 graduate of Gaither High School, Tampa, and is the son of James R. and Patty A. Haislop, Odessa.

Air Force Airman Felicia M. Crosby has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

She is a 2000 graduate of Bloomingdale High School, Valrico, and is the granddaughter of Velda Crosby, Zephyrhills.

Army Pfc. Kevin Cruz has deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, as a member of Combined Joint Task Force 180, a newly created command, to further support the mission of Operation Enduring Freedom.

He is a 2001 graduate of Chamberlain High School, Tampa, and is the son of Luis E. Cruz and Felicita Cintron, Tampa.

Justin P. Heinrich has participated in the U.S. Naval Academy's week-long summer seminar program in Annapolis, Md.

He is attending Jesuit High School, Tampa, and is the son of Darlene H. Allen, Tampa, and Walter R. Heinrich, Tampa.

Amanda M. Netzler has participated in the U.S. Naval Academy's week-long summer seminar program in Annapolis, Md.

She is the daughter of Sherry M. and David E. Netzler, Tampa.

Navy Midshipman Matthew H. Krieger has completed six weeks of U.S. Naval Academy Indoctrination in Annapolis, Md.

He is the son of Jane E. and David H. Krieger, Tampa.

Marine Corps Cpl. Frederick E. Boyd III has completed a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf while assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, based in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

He is a graduate of Gaither High School, Tampa.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan S. Lamielle has arrived for duty at Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, N.C.

He is a 2001 graduate of Bloomingdale High School, Valrico, and is the son of Eleonore O. Lamielle, Lithia.

Army Staff Sgt. Flor Arroyo has arrived for duty in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

He is the son of Lillian Carlo, Tampa.

Army Sgt. Alre L. Hudson has arrived for duty in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

He is a 1983 graduate of Tampa Bay Vocational Technical High School, Tampa, and is the son of Eloise Griffin, Tampa.

Air Force Master Sgt. Nick Oquendo has returned to the United States from an overseas forward operating location, where he helped support Operation Enduring Freedom.

He received an associate's degree in 1986 from the Nation Education Center, Tampa, and is the son of Nicodemo M. and Mercedes Oquendo, Plant City.

Air Force Senior Airman Jason Walker has returned to the United States from an overseas forward operating location, where he helped support Operation Enduring Freedom.

He is a 1998 graduate of Bloomingdale High School, Valrico, and is the son of James and Theresa Walker, Riverview.

Air Force Senior Airman Simon Volk has returned to the United States from an overseas forward operating location, where he helped support Operation Enduring Freedom.

He is an information management work group administrator assigned to the 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa. He is the son of Halary E. Naji, Brandon.

Marine Corps Cpl. Scott M. Jenson has been decorated with the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.

He is a technical controller assigned to U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa. He is a 1995 graduate of Chamberlain High School, Tampa, and is the son of Melissa Keyso, Tampa.

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew C. Freeman has deployed to a forward operating location to support Operation Enduring Freedom.

He received an associate's degree in 1996 from the Community College of the Air Force. His wife, Rhonda, is the daughter of Charles and Frances Russell, Tampa.

Army Col. Brad M. Ward is attending the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pa.

He is a 1975 graduate of Brandon High School, Brandon, and a 1979 graduate of the University of South Florida, Tampa. He is the son of George L. and Ida Ward, Brandon.

Maria K. Rodgers has joined the Army under the delayed entry program, and has reported for basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

She is a 2000 graduate of Wharton High School, Tampa, and is the daughter of Larry and Robbin Bulmere, Tampa.

Army Pvt. Gregory L. Perkins Jr. has graduated from the unit supply specialist advanced individual training course at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va.

He is a 2000 graduate of Brandon High School, Brandon, and is the son of Sonia A. and Michael E. Powell, Tampa.

Air Force Airman Cameron S. Reese has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

He is a 2002 graduate of Deltona High School, Deltona, and is the son of Daniel Reese, De Bary, and Nancy Gareau, Odessa.

Joshua A. Stein has graduated from the Army ROTC Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky.

He is a 1997 graduate of Plant City High School, Plant City, and is a 2001 graduate of the University of Central Florida, Orlando. He is the son of Jerry A. and Cathy A. Stein, Dover.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Chandra D. Woods has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

She graduated in 1995 from Bloomingdale High School, Valrico, and received a bachelor's degree in 2001 from the University of South Florida, Tampa. She is the daughter of Daryl L. Woods, Riverview.

Army Pvt. Tyler E. Cresta has graduated from the parachute rigger course at the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va.

He is a 1996 graduate of Plant High School, Tampa, and is the son of Tony J. and Andrea K. Cresta, Tampa.

Army Pvt. Nicole M. Rodriguez has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

She is a 2002 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Tampa, and is the daughter of Tina Nuznoff, Tampa, and Michael Rodriguez, Tampa.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher A. Sagert has arrived for duty at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

He is a 2001 graduate of Armwood High School, Seffner, and is the son of Donna R. and stepson of Grant K. Lameyer, Seffner.

Air Force Capt. Jason E. Kiefert has arrived for duty at Vance Air Force Base, Enid, Okla.

He is a 1987 graduate of Gaither High School, Tampa, and a 1991 graduate of the University of South Florida, Tampa. He is the son of Joyce Kiefert, Tampa.

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