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Air Force Airman Joseph K. Jensen has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Jensen earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Kris and Mary Jensen of Lake Stevens. The airman is a 2006 graduate of Archbishop Murphy High School, Mill Creek.

Air Force Airman Andrew V. Maule has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. Maule earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of James Maule of Everett.

Air Force Airman Kyle E. Johnson has graduated with honors from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. He is the son of Randall Johnson of Everett and Marie Williams of Falls City. The airman is a 2002 graduate of Everett High School. His job in the Air Force will be as airborne communication linguist after completing his technical school training.

Army Spec. Jose Aguayo of Everett is about halfway through his one-year deployment to Camp Ramadi, Iraq. Aguayo is serving with the 321st Engineer Battalion. Aguayo, an all-wheel mechanic, recently was recognized for his performance, skills and attitude in his role as the on-the-spot mechanic for route-clearing missions. Aguayo is a 2004 graduate of Mariner High School. His parents are David and Arcelia Aguayo of Everett.

Army Master Sgt. Donald Hockett of Everett is nearing the end of his one-year deployment to Camp Ramadi, Iraq. Hockett is serving with the 321st Engineer Battalion out of Boise, Idaho. Hockett works in the intelligence section of the battalion, which works at finding explosive devices. When not deployed, he is an active guard reservist for the 70th RRC in Seattle. He is the husband of Caroline, and father of Brian and Chris Hockett.

Army National Guard Pfc. Jea K. Lee has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Lee is the son of Yim Yoen of Edmonds.

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