Military Notes:Beets graduates from basic training
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate’s degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Beets is the son of Daughn Baines of McMinnville and a 2005 graduate of F.C. Boyd Christian School.
Kennedy graduates from Parris Island
Pfc. Jordan Michael Kennedy graduated from MCRD at Parris Island, S.C. on Aug. 5. He will continue his training in infantry in Jacksonville, N.C.
Pfc. Kennedy is the son of Joseph and Jodie Kendall, the brother of Britta Kegarise of McMinnville, and the son of Dion Kennedy of Greenfield.
Thompson completes naval training
Ryan W. Thompson E-2 is currently at Naval Training Technical Center in Florida. He is graduating this month and will then be stationed on Osan Air Base, Korea.
Thompson is the son of Phyllis and Ed Walling of McMinnville, Charles and Sharlett Thompson of South Carolina. He is the grandson of Carson Lewis of Sparta and Barbara and Don Lambert of Sparta and Elizabeth and Fred Stouky of Sparta and Mary Emery of Crossville and Charles and Judy Thompson of Eastland.