SMSgt. Michael Barnett, a 1982 North Penn High School graduate, recently retired from service. A recognition and retirement ceremony in his honor was held at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Virginia.
Barnett served as Superintended, Logistics Compliance Assessment Team Training, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.
Barnett was born in Philadelphia to Evangeline and Wimblett Barnett. He began his Air Force career as an Aero Space Ground Equipment Dispatcher Driver in 1985. He served in numerous training manager positions, culminating his career with being assigned to the Logistics Compliance Assessment Team in 2009.
Barnett and his wife, Donna, have four children, Juney, Seville, Mike II and Denzell.

Marine Corps Pvt. Alex M. LaRosa, son of Linda and John A. LaRosa of Lansdale, recently graduated the Marine Urban Breacher Course (MUBC).
The mission of MUBC is to provide comprehensive training on the tools, skills, and tactical considerations needed to successfully gain entry into buildings using mechanical, ballistic, and explosive entry techniques.
Upon graduation LaRosa has become equip to make sound choices, mitigate hazards and effectively communicate with others involved in a breach.
LaRosa is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock High School in Towamencin.

Souderton Area High School  graduate Andrew Wentz son of Mike and Chris Wentz of Franconia, was recenlty  commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force at Maxwell AFB in Alabama.
A 2010 graduate of Bloomsburg University, he was selected as a pilot by the PA Air Guard's 193rd Special Ops Wing after completing FAA private pilot training. He will initially be stationed in Pueblo, CO for AF Flight School.

Upon graduation, Drew will be assigned to fly the C130J "Super" Hercules.