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By Times Wires
Published September 26, 2007
Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice Jonathan Flores, son of Blanca and Francsico M. Flores of St. Petersburg, has graduated from the Coast Guard Recruit Training Center, Cape May, N.J. He is a 2007 graduate of Boca Ciega High School, Gulfport. * * * Army Pfc. Milton P. Madry Jr., nephew of Barbara Bletcher of St. Petersburg, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is a 2006 graduate of Dixie Hollins High School. * * * These recruits have graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas: Air Force Airman Michael S. Bezanson, son of Shelly Devine and Jay Bezanson of St. Petersburg and a 2007 graduate of Northeast High School. * * * Air Force Airman 1st Class Elisa M. Harrington, sister of Christina Ferro of St. Petersburg and a 2007 graduate of Boca Ciega High School.
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