Military News

Published 12:00 am Sunday, November 6, 2011

Air Force Airman Daniel R. Kuchman has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The eight-week program included training in military discipline, core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles. He also earned four credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

A 2011 graduate of Warren Central High School, he is the son of Diane and David Kuchman of Vicksburg.

Army Reserve Pfc. Barry M. Thompson has graduated with honors from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla., and received a Letter of Commendation. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction in Army history, military courtesy, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, map reading, combat and field maneuvers.

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He is the son of Shirlene and Barry E. Thompson of Port Gibson and is a 2010 graduate of Port Gibson High School.

Air Force Airman Kevin M. Burns has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The eight-week program included training in military discipline, core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles.

A 2005 graduate of All Saints’ Episcopal School, he received an associate degree in 2010 from Hinds Community College. He is the son of Jack Burns of Vicksburg.