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Air Force Airman Kari L. Blankenship has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. She is the daughter of Douglas Blankenship of Brier and granddaughter of Tennie Castlebury of Lawton, Okla. Blankenship is a 2004 graduate of Mountlake Terrace High School.

Navy Reserve Seaman Apprentice Kimberly G. Watters, daughter of Carol and Michael Watters of Granite Falls, was recently promoted to her current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Watters is a 1996 graduate of Marysville-Pilchuck High School.

Marine Corps Pfc. Mandy M. Patterson, daughter of Phyllis and Larry Christopherson of Snohomish, recently completed the Administrative Clerk Course at Personnel Administration School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Patterson is a 2002 graduate of Sultan High School and joined the Marine Corps in March 2005.

Navy Seaman Recruit Eric B. Turnbull, son of Todd Turnbull of Gold Bar, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Turnbull is a 2005 graduate of Stanwood High School.

Navy Seaman Recruit Stephanie M. McNeal, daughter of Lynn Love of Everett, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. McNeal is a 1992 graduate of Snohomish High School.

Army Reserve Pvt. Tuan A. Nguyen has graduated from basic training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Duc Nguyen of Everett. Nguyen is a 2005 graduate of Mariner High School.

Air Force Airman Zachary J. Donarski has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. He is the son of Joseph and Cammie Donarski of Stanwood. Donarski is a 2004 graduate of Stanwood High School.

Air Force Airman Levi J. Rodney has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. He is the son of Ian Rodney and Perdita Rodney, both of Everett. Rodney is a 2004 graduate of Cascade High School.

Air Force Airman Kyle A. Simpson has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. He is the son of Keith and Caroline Simpson of Mill Creek. Simpson is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School.

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