Army Pvt.

Ashley Laine graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.Laine is the daughter of Debra Bauder of New Castle.The private is a 2006 graduate of Slippery Rock High School.——Army Spec.

Brian Grabowski graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.He is the son of Steve and Marsha Grabowski of Zelienople.Grabowski is a 2007 graduate of Seneca Valley High School.Air Force Airman 1st Class

Derrek Cherry has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.Cherry is the son of Jeanne Cherry of Prospect and the grandson of Gertrude Cherry of Butler.He graduated in 2004 from a home school program.——Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class

Nicholas Neff, son of Nadine and James Neff of Chicora, recently completed Naval Nuclear Power Training Pipeline.During the course with the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Ballston Spa, N.Y., he received instruction about nuclear theory, chemistry, physics, reactor operations, safety and security; and upon completion, he qualified as a Naval nuclear operator.Neff, a 2005 graduate of Butler High School, joined the Navy in November 2005.——Army Reserve Pvt.

Casey Arblaster has graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.She is the granddaughter of David Walker of Slippery Rock and is a 2007 graduate of Slippery Rock High School.——Navy Seaman Apprentice

Corey Eckenrode, son of Sheryl Eckenrode of Slippery Rock, recently completed Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.Eckenrode is a 2007 graduate of Moniteau High School.——Navy Hospitalman

Michael Dearden Jr., nephew of Donald Gaviglia of Mars, recently was promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.Dearden received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle.He is a 2007 graduate of Mars High School.