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Air Force Airman Patrice C. Claxton/St. Croix
Nov. 7, 2006 (Army & Air Force Hometown News) – Air Force Airman Patrice C. Claxton has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
She is the daughter of Joycelyn P. Kirby of Golden Rock, Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Claxton is a 2004 graduate of St. Croix Central High School, Kingshill, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Army National Guard Pvt. Earnilia A. P. Joseph/St. Croix
Nov. 7, 2006 (Army & Air Force Hometown News) – Army National Guard Pvt. Earnilia A.P. Joseph has graduated from the Automated Logistical Specialist Advanced Individual Training (AIT) course at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School, Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va.
The course is designed to train soldiers to establish and maintain stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and support reports, and automated and manual accounting records; perform stock record/warehouse functions pertaining to receipt, storage, distribution and issue; and maintain equipment records and parts; review and verify bills of lading, contracts, and purchase orders; repair and construct shipping crates for equipment and supplies; and perform prescribed loads and shop stock lists in manual and automated supply applications.
She is the daughter of Prisca R. Charley of Strawberry Hill, Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands.
