Marine Corps Pvt.

Maksym Kyrychenko, son of Olena Kossar of Mars and Gerald Kossar of Mars recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.———Air Force Reserve Airman

William Smith graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.Smith is the son of William Smith of Karns City.He is a 2011 graduate of Karns City High School.———Marine Corps Pfc.

George Lockwood, son of Dolores and stepson of Michael J. Mancione of Cranberry Township recently completed of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.———Marine Corps

Pvt. Brianna Charpie, daughter of Patricia and Richard Steward of Saxonburg recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.———Air Force Airman

Ryan Pflugh graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.Pflugh is the son of Raymond and Krista Pflugh of Slippery Rock.He is a 2011 graduate of Moniteau High School.———Navy Seaman Apprentice

Francis Cupelli, son of Barbara and Angelo Cupelli of Butler, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.Cupelli received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle.Cupelli is a 2011 graduate of Butler High School.