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Service notes for 11/15/09
Simpson and Burton
Army Reserve Pvts. Zach E. Simpson and John A. Burton have graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.
The course of instruction included basic combat military training and advanced individual training (AIT).
During basic training, Simpson and Burton received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army history and traditions.
During AIT, he was trained to be a bridge crewmember and learned to operate bridge trucks, light vehicles and bridge erection boats; prepare bridge sites and handle shore lines; assist in rafting operations and assembly of military bridges and installation of overhead anchorage system components; launch and retrieve ribbon bridge bays; prepare and install demolition firing systems; and arm and disarm land mines.
Simpson is the son of Ed and Sandra Simpson, of Enid. Burton is the son of Emily Burton, of Enid. Both are 2009 graduates of Enid High School.
Bushey
Air Force Airman Lonnie L. Bushey graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
He completed an 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.
He is the son of Becky Bushey, of Galveston, Texas, and the grandson of Margarite Henneman, of Enid. He is a 2009 graduate of Ball High School, Galveston.
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