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Brad Libecco has graduated from basic training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.He is the son of Jeff and Sherie Libecco of Butler.The private is a 2006 graduate of Slippery Rock High School.——Army Pvt.

David Pannette has graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.He is the son of Gene Pannette of Cranberry Township.Pannette is a 1994 graduate of North Catholic High School, Pittsburgh.——Air National Guard Airman

Giovanni Mendoza has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.Mendoza is the son of Haydee Solidum of Cranberry Township.Veterans' notesThe Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance Center in Greensburg has information available to veterans on the following programs:• For Iraq veterans, time may be running out to assure any service connected disability from service in Iraq.• An ex-POW who is having heart problems or stroke or the widow of an ex-POW whose husband has passed away from heart problems or stroke, may be entitled to benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.For information call the GVOAC at 800-442-6816 or 724-837-7988.Proof of military service, DD-214, is required.

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