Stivason

Air Force Airman

Joseph Infantino graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.He is the son of Charles and Regina Infantino of Fenelton.Infantino is a 2007 graduate of Butler High School.——Equipment Operator 2nd Class

Brett Stivason of Chicora, a member of the Navy Seabees, is serving in the Horn of Africa as part of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa as an equipment operator and yard boss.The 2004 graduate of Karns City High School is stationed at Camp Lemonier in Djibouti, which neighbors Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea in eastern Africa.——Navy Airman Apprentice

Justin Powell, son of Pamela and Michael Powell of Sarver, recently was promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.Powell received the early promotion for his performance during all phases of the training cycle.He is a 2007 graduate of Freeport High School.