SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The following area residents recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio:
Air Force Airman 1st Class Emilie R. Holmstock, daughter of Carol A. and David Holmstock of Berwick, graduated. She previously earned a bachelor’s degree in 2012 from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Va.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Aaron R. Flynn, son of Lori and Richard Flynn of Saco, graduated. He is also a 2012 graduate of Thornton Academy in Saco.
Air Force Airman Ellis Marchand-Ryan, son of Dale Marchand of Limerick and grandson of Carol Marchand of Boothbay, graduated. He is also a 2010 graduate of Boothbay Region High School in Boothbay Harbor.
Air Force Airman Jason S. Pelletier, son of Sharma Damren of Ogunquit and Scott Pelletier of Standish, graduated. He is also a 2013 graduate of Wells High School.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Adam R. Collomy, son of Sylvia and Stephen Collomy of Biddeford, graduated. He is also a 2006 graduate of Kennebunk High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2010 from Husson University in Bangor.
Air National Guard Airman Calvin D. Hichens, son of Ivy and Calvin Hichens of South Berwick, graduated. He is also a 2013 graduate of Seacoast Christian School in South Berwick.
The airmen 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.
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