Army Spec. Jason R. Blossom participated in a joint training and readiness exercise termed "Phantom Lifeline 2000," which involved the entire 13th Corps Support Command's 11 battalions and other elements based at Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas. He is the of Donald R. Gosselin, Tampa. He is a 1998 graduate of Hillsborough Senior High School, Tampa.

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Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Jason W. Druding completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He is a 1997 graduate of King High School, Tampa.

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Air Force Airman Lasheena C. Gaskins graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Cynthia Clayton and Cornelius L. Gaskins, both of Tampa. She is a 2000 graduate of Tampa Bay Technical High School, Tampa.

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Army Pfc. Deborah M. Gephart graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. She is the daughter of Linda I. Gephart, Wimauma. She is a 1987 graduate of East Bay High School, Gibsonton.

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Army Pvt. Alfonso J. Gonzalez graduated from basic combat training at Fort Knox, Ky. He is the son of Enida Garcia, Tampa.

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Navy Midshipman Steven D. Hacker recently took part in summer training at sea. He is the son of Nancy and Daniel Hacker, Tampa. He is a 1998 graduate of King High School, Tampa.

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Army Pvt. Noah Hager graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Philip and Vivian Hager, Tampa. He is a 2000 graduate of Gaither High School.

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Army Pvt. Justin D. Hartman graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Gail A. Hartman Waggoner, Ill., and Gary Hartman, Tampa. He is a 2000 graduate of Raymond Lincolnwood High School, Raymond, Ill.

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Army Pvt. Kevin W. Haynes has been assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, Fayettville, N.C. He is the son of Wayne R. and stepson of Joni L. Haynes, Plant City. He is a 1999 graduate fo Durant High School, Plant City.

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Army Pvt. Laura K. Henley graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. She is the daughter of Melissa E. Henley, Valrico. She is a 2000 graduate of Bloomingdale High School, Valrico.

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Army National Guard Pvt. Billy L. Herren III graduated from basic combat training at Fort Knox, Ky. He is the son of Gail F. and Paul R. Baxley, Valrico. He is a 2000 graduate of Durant High School, Plant City.

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Army Pvt. Nelson J. Jordan graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. He is the son of Sharon A. Jones, Tampa. He is a 1992 graduate of King High School, Tampa.

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Maurice J. Kent graduated from the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air National Guard, a component of the Department of the Air Force. He is the son of Diane L. Yost, Bradenton, and John R. Kent, Tampa.

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Marine Corps Cpl. Lisa M. Phelps reported for duty with 2nd Radio Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune N.C. She is the daughter of Phyllis M. Bate, Lutz. She is a 1997 graduate of Armwood High School, Plant City.

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Army Pvt. Sandy La Porte graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the daughter of Sandra Moreno, Tampa. She is a 2000 graduate fo Blake High School, Tampa.

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Marine Corps Cpl. Ledarion C. Leonard reported for duty with the 2nd Radio Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He is the son of Deborah L. Cooper, Tampa. He is a 1998 graduate of King High School, Tampa.

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Army Master Chief Warrant Officer Gil R. Major arrived for duty a Camp Humphrey's, Pyongtaek-Gun, South Korea. He is the son of Audrey B. Major, Lutz. He is a 1994 graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.

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Army Spec. Jimmy M. McDowell has been decorated with the Army Commendation Medal. He is the son of Barbara G. Reeder, Riverview, and John C. Reeder, Ruskin. He is a 1996 graduate of East Bay High School, Gibsonton.

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Cadet Aaron F. Morris is serving a four month term as company commander, thereby achieving one of the highest positions a cadet chain of command at West Point, U.S. Military Academy. He is the son of Benjamin and Nancy Morris,Tampa. He is a 1997 graduate of Hillsborough High School, Tampa.

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Benjamin A. Mussano joined the Army under the Delayed Entry Program. He is the son of Alfred B. and Diane S. Mussano, Valrico. He earned a an associate degree in 2000 from Hillsborough Community College, Brandon.

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Army Pfc. Brandi J. Myrick graduated from basic military training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. She is the daughter of Timothy C. and Tscharner E, Tampa.

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Marine Corps Reserve Pvt. David S. Paquin completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He is the son of Diane E. Paquin, Lutz. He is a 2000 graduate of Robinson High School, Tampa.

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Army Spec. Allen R. Patrick graduated from the U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course at Schofield Barracks, Wahiawa, Hawaii. He is the son of Linda K. Allen, Tampa. He is a 1987 graduate of King High School, Tampa.

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Herbert Perez-Rivera graduated from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army. He is the son of Heriberto Perez and Carmen L. Rivera, Brandon. He graduated in 1993 from Bloomingdale Senior High School, Brandon, and received a bachelor's degree in 1997 from the University of Florida, Gainesville.

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Aaron M. Poe completed the cadet basic training program at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. He is the son of Richard A. and Thelma P. Poe, Tampa. He is a 2000 graduate of Leto High School, Tampa.

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Air Force Airman Melissa J. Rice graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Wanda R. Hartley and John Rice, Ruskin. She is a 2000 graduate of East Bay High School, Gibsonton.

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Army Pfc. Robert Salgado Jr. graduated from basic military training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Robert Salgado, Tampa, and Isabel Albo, Las Vegas. He is a 2000 graduate of Eldorado High School, Las Vegas.

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Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph C. Servais graduated from the ground radar systems apprentice course at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. He is the son of Lisa Trainum, Plant City, and Chris K. Servais, Hampton, Va. He is a 1999 graduate of Durant High School, Plant City.

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Army Pvt. Charlie R. Smith graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Charlie R. and Kelly Smith, Tampa. He is a 1999 graduate of of Gaither High School, Tampa.

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Joseph H. Smith Jr. graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He is the son of Joseph H. Smith Sr., Tampa, and Phyllis Robinson, Temple Terrace. Smith graduated in 1989 from Leesburg High School, and received an associates degree in 1999 from Fayetteville Technical Community College, North Carolina.

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Howard M. Swanson recently completed the cadet basic training program at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. He is the son of Howard M. and Margaret Swanson, Brandon. He is a 2000 graduate of Bloomingdale High School, Brandon.

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