Hometown Military News for Feb. 1, 2013:
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Alec A. Gonzalez
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Alec A. Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez is the son of Vicki Sandoval of Apple Drive, Metamora.
He is a 2011 graduate of East Peoria High School.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Samantha H. Parker
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Samantha H. Parker 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.
Parker earned distinction as an honor graduate.
She is the daughter of Shane and Sheri Parker of Campanile Drive, East Peoria.
The airman is a 2006 graduate of East Peoria Community High School.
Air Force Airman Nathan J. Weber
Air Force Airman Nathan J. Weber 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.
Weber is the son of Jeanne Weber of South Mill Street, Pontiac.
He is a 2005 graduate of Pontiac Township High School.