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Monday, March 28, 2011

Local man completes Air Force training

Air Force Airman John J. Rothstein graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Mark Rothstein of Lansdale, and Maggie Dolbow of Philadelphia.Rothstein graduated in 2010 from North Penn High School, Towamencin. The airman 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.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Area woman completes basic training

Air Force Airman Rebecca E. Tongue graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.The airman 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.She is the daughter of Randy and Sharee Tongue of Harleysville.
Tongue graduated in 2008 from Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, Midland, and received an associate degree in 2010 from Montgomery County Community College, Whitpain.