Military graduates

0 Comments | Deseret News (Salt Lake City), May 24, 2007

Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Austin H. Olsen has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

He is the son of Jed Olsen and Patty Simpson of Spanish Fork. Olsen is a 2006 graduate of Spanish Fork High School.

Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Jason R. Hodnett has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

He is the brother of Keri Gull of Spanish Fork. Hodnett is a 1992 graduate of Spanish Fork High School.

Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Aaron E. Pae has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

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 degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Pae earned distinction as an honor graduate of the course.

He is the son of Howard and Michelle Pae of Provo. The airman is a 2006 graduate of Timpview High School.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Tracy C. Willden has deployed overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq.

Willden is an air traffic control journeyman normally assigned to the 509th Operations Support Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, Mo. She has served in the military for three years. She is the daughter of Mike C. Willden of Saratoga Springs and Sheila D. Willden of Fillmore.

Air National Guard Airman Ryan C. Harrell has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

He is the son of Charles and Yvonne Harrell of Orem. Harrell is a 2001 graduate of Mountain View High School, Orem.

Air Force Reserve Airman Jessica D. Sadowski has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

She is the daughter of Robert Sadowski of Citrus Heights, Calif., and Teresa Giles of Spanish Fork. Sadowski is a 2004 graduate of Spanish Fork High School.

Air Force Airman Michael D. Chiniquy has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Phyllis Chiniquy of Pleasant Grove. Chiniquy is a 1999 graduate of Pleasant Grove High School.

Air Force Airman Kelly R. Long has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

He is the son of Sylvia Allen of Orem. Long is a 2004 graduate of Orem High School.

Air Force Airman Patrick D. Robertson has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

He is the grandson of Howard Larsen of Alpine.

Air Force Airman Matthew S. Denos has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

He is the son of Laura Denos of Lehi.

Air Force Airman Jayson T. Stonehocker has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

He is the son of Jay Stonehocker of Highland. Stonehocker is a 1997 graduate of American Fork High School.

Private First Class Philip J. Woolley has graduated from basic military training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot at San Diego, Calif. He is the son of Cole L. and Jacqueline L. Woolley of Orem. Woolley graduated from Orem High School in 2005 and attended Utah Valley State College.