Crystal L. Latimer has been promoted to the rank of specialist in the Army. She is an ammunition specialist assigned to 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Latimer is the daughter of Warren Blowers of Portland and is married to Jason Latimer of Lehigh Acres, Fla. She has served in the military for two years.
Air Force Airman Thomas P. Kusturin graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Kusturin is the son of Rick and Meg Kusturin of Gorham and grandson of Tom and Judy Connelie of Topsham. He is a 2010 graduate of The College of Saint Mary Magdalen, Warner, N.H.
Marine Corps Pfc. Zachary S. Hamilton, son of James and stepson of Colet Hamilton of Saco, and son of Debra and stepson of Micah Rodgerson of Bangor, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
The Maine Army National Guard has announced the following February promotions, to the rank given:
Spc. Derek Anderson, Boothbay, 152D Maintenance Company;
Spc. Adam Bilodeau, Saco, 251st Engineer Company (Sapper);
Staff Sgt. George Churchill, Portland, Recruiting and Retention Battalion;
Pvt. 2 Justin Donnelly, Limington, 262nd Engineer Company;
Pvt. 2 Jake Erickson, Windham, CO B, 3/172 Infantry (Mountain);
Sgt. 1st Class Adam Farrington, Poland, 251st Engineer Company (Sapper);
Spc. Joshua Flanders, South Paris, 251st Engineer Company (Sapper);
Pvt. 2 Brian Griffin, Scarborough, Detachment 1, 136th Engineer Company;
Sgt. 1st Class Todd Kiilsgaard, Limington, Detachment 1, 136th Engineer Company;
Warrant Officer Colin Loveless, South Paris, AST BN 224th AV (S&S) (OH-58);
Pvt. 2 Spencer Luke, Westbrook, Co B, 3/172 Infantry (Mountain);
Pvt. 2 Lucas Paul, Farmington, Co B, 3/172 Infantry (Mountain);
Pfc. Timothy Read, Saco, Detachment 1, 136th Engineer Company;
Staff Sgt. Robert Richardson, Arundel, 251st Engineer Company (Sapper);
Spc. Joshua Shannon, Portland, 120th Regional Support Group;
Pfc. Brandon White, Scarborough, 133rd Forward Support Company.
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