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Tech. Sgt. Justin Wiebbecke deployed to Afghanistan

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - A native of Clutier was recently deployed to KandaharAirfield, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Tech. Sgt. Justin Wiebbecke, an F-16C Fighting Falcon mechanic with the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron deployed from the Iowa Air ...

Pvt. Jessica Bear graduates at Fort Jackson, S. C.

Army National Guard Pvt. Jessica M. Bear has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat ...

Kvidera graduates from Air Force training in Texas

Air National Guard Airman Dakota L. Kvidera 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 ...

Tyon- Borrego promoted to Master Sergeant

TSgt Celeste S. Tyon- Borrego was promoted to Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force on 1 Feb 2012.She is a budget analyst at the AF Command and Control Integration Center (AFC2IC) Director of Staff Division at Langley AFB, Virginia.MSgt Borrego was deployed to CJTF- Horn of Africa, ...

Fuller graduates from Army basic training

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - Army Pvt. Jeremiah T. Fuller has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical ...

State Senator Sodders sets Tama visit

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) has announced he will hold a listening post on Saturday, April 30 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. It will be conducted in the Public Lounge at the Tama Civic Center, 305 Siegel. Sodders will be shifted to a Senate District which will include ...

PVT 3 Dustin Gorsch, 2nd Bat. 16th Infantry, Regiment 1st Infantry Div.

Dustin did his basic training in 2009 at Ft. Benning, Ga. After basic he was stationed at Ft. Riley, Kan. In 2010 he was deployed to Iraq. He completed his deployment in Aug., 2010 and is now back at Ft. Riley for deployment to Afghanistan. Dustin is the son of Denny and Debbie Gorsch, Chelsea. ...

Sgt. Cody Beck, 101st Airborne, 1-61 C Co., 4th Brigade, Ft. Camber, Ky.

Cody has eight years of service to his country. A 15 month tour of duty in Iraq and two tours to Afghanistan. He will be home for good in March. Cody is the son of John Beck, Belle Plaine and Kay and Bob Roseland, LeGrand. He is the son-in-law of Dennie and Debbie Gorsch, Chelsea.

Kapucian Korner

It’s been another busy week at the Capitol as we debated all week long. Our debate included meaningful discussion on good and bad bills. Some of the good bills included extending veterans education benefits, cleaning up Iowa Code, and banning the sale and distribution of products, like ...

Gehling complete U.S. Navy basic training

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - Navy Seaman Apprentice Bradley J. Gehling, a 2010 graduate of South Tama County High School recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Gehling completed a variety of training which included ...