Butler native Sgt. 1st Class Keith Fleeger poses in his room in Iraq. He recently was recognized for his actions in helping extinguish a fire during a rocket attack on a hospital which killed two contracted employees. He is a member of HHC, 3-67 AR 4ID out of Fort Hood, Texas. The Butler High graduate is the son of Ken and Judy Fleeger of West Sunbury. His wife, Aimee Daum Fleeger and their daughter are making their home with Aimee's parents in Center Township during the deployment.

Air Force Airman

Michael Lewis has arrived for duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Mont.Lewis, a security forces apprentice, is assigned to the 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron and has one year of military service.He is the son of Daniel and Karen Lewis of Butler.The airman is a 2004 graduate of Butler High School.———In a recent change of command ceremony aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star in Seattle, Capt.

Michael Jett, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Douthett of Renfrew, assumed the title of Officer (Gold) Ancient Mariner.Jett is the Coast Guard's 12th Gold Ancient Mariner since its inception in 1978.———

Wess Ewell has been promoted to the rank of airman first class in the Air Force.Ewell, an explosive ordnance student, is assigned to the 366th Training Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso, Fla.The airman, a 2005 graduate of Slippery Rock High School, has one year of military service.He is the son of Jacki Ewell of Slippery Rock.———Air Force Airman

Timothy

Fleischmann has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.He is the son of Joe and Lisa Fleischmann of Butler.Fleischmann is a 2003 graduate of Butler High School.———Air Force Airman 1st Class

Nathan Efaw has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.Efaw, son Cary Efaw of Zelienople, is a 2002 alumnus of Seneca Valley High School, and received an associate's degree from the Median School of Allied Health, Pittsburgh, in 2004.