Area Airmen Complete Basic Training

Fri., Feb. 25, 2000

Compiled By Kandis Carper

The following Inland Northwest Air Force airmen recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio:

Justin Davis, a 1999 graduate of Mead High School, is the son of Diane Spink, Spokane, and Tim Davis, Newport News, Va.

Courtney Gonder, a 1999 graduate of University High School, is the daughter of Mauriena and Daniel Gonder, Spokane.

Brandon LaCombe is the son of Mildred Fisher, Spokane, and Mark LaCombe, Maple Valley, Wash.

Shawn Miller is the son of Vanessa and Mike Miller, Medical Lake.

Angela Robinson, daughter of Deborah Robinson, Spokane, and Stephen Robinson, Mead, is a 1995 graduate of Medical Lake High School.

Jacqualynn Krause, daughter and stepdaughter of Cindy and Don Bocook, Spokane, is a 1999 graduate of University High School.

Lauren Chedzoy, daughter of Margy Chedzoy, Veradale, is a 1999 graduate of Central Valley High School.

Roger Roberson III, son of Annette and Roger Roberson, Veradale, is a 1999 homeschool graduate.

Natalya Martinez is the daughter of Edna and George Martinez, Fairchild Air Force Base.

Joseph Hefling is a 1997 graduate of John Rogers High School and is the son of Nancy and William Hefling, Spokane.

Air National Guard Airman Jodi Cleven graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.

Cleven is the daughter of Alison and Daniel Hemmert, Spokane. She graduated from Spokane Community College in 1999.

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