Justin Eltringham

ROGERS - AB Justin P. Eltringham, son of Judy and Bill Strabala of Rogers, and Brad Eltringham of Salem graduated July 31, from the United States Air Force BMT Lackland, A.F.B., San Antonio, Texas.

His flight received honor flight and the Peterson award.

AB Eltringham is now attending Tech School at Keesler A.F.B., in Mississippi, upon graduation Eltringham will be stationed in Montana.

Eltringham is a 2008 graduate of Crestview High School.

Jordan Flati

NEW MANCHESTER - Navy Seaman Jordan W. Flati, son of Tina M. Davis of New Manchester, W.Va., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Flati 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.

Flati is a 2006 graduate of Oak Glen High School of New Manchester, W.Va.