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Stacy

Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawn S. Stacy graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

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.

He is the son of Joy Bredlow of North Ford Drive, Quincy, Ind., and Ron Stacy of West Dam Road, Poland, Ind.

Stacy graduated in 2003 from Eminence High School, Ind., and received a bachelor's degree in 2008 from Indiana State University, Terre Haute.

Austin R. Bryan

Air Force Airman Austin R. Bryan graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

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.

Bryan earned distinction as an honor graduate.

He is the son of Cindy Harris of Lankford St., Clay City, Ind., and nephew of Tracy Lumsdon, South Murphy Ave., Brazil, Ind.

Bryan is a 2006 graduate of Northview High School, Brazil.

Tonnie R. Rubeck

Rubeck

Army National Guard Maj. Tonnie R. Rubeck has arrived at the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center, Ind., as a member of the 38th Infantry Division's Task Force Cyclone to complete mobilization training for a future deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The 38th Infantry Division is an Army National Guard division based in Indianapolis, Ind.

Task Force Cyclone's mission is to provide assistance to the Afghan government in security, construction, economic, and agricultural support in assigned areas of operations.

They will also facilitate the reception, training, housing, and sustainment of U.S. troops entering the country.

While at the training center, soldiers work on individual training, weapons qualifications, driver's training, medical training, Humvee rollover training, and many other training tasks in the past year.

Rubeck, a logistic readiness officer, has served in the military for 19 years.

He is the son of Roland O. and Deborah L. Rubeck, Owl Hollow Road, Poland, Ind.

Brittany N. Conard

Navy Seaman Recruit Brittany N. Conard, daughter of Anna M. Conrad, Brazil, Ind., and James J. Snyder of Brazil, Ind., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Conard 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.

Conard is a 2004 graduate of Northview High School, Brazil, Ind.