Basic Training

Air Force Airman Dean S. Fuller Jr. graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Kathy Stefanowicz of Old Ruhl Court, Freeland, and Dean Fuller Sr. of Chattermark Court, Westminster. He is a 2005 graduate of Hereford High School, Parkton.

Cassandra McKenny graduated from Army basic training at Ft. Sill, Okla., on May 3. She is a 2012 graduate of Fallston High School. McKenny is the daughter of Thomas G. and Brigitte McKenny of Fallston. She is the sister of Marine Lance Cpl. T.K. McKenny.

WALKER: Army National Guard Pvt. Tiffany S. Walker has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). During basic military training, Walker received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons qualification, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army doctrine, history, principles and traditions. During AIT, she completed the military police specialist course to acquire skills to provide combat area support, conduct battlefield circulation control, area security, prisoner of war operations, civilian internee operations and law and order operations.

PROCTOR: Marine Corps Pvt. Daniel T. Proctor, son of Lorriane C. and Clayton H. Proctor of Joppa, earned the title of U.S. Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Proctor stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage...

Army National Guard Pvt. Cody W. Mahlstedt has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Brandon J. Askew graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Cornelia Askew of Green Mountain Circle, Owings Mills. Askew graduated in 2009 from Owings Mills High School.

Army Spec. Tom Davidov graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Davidov is the son of Valentyna Davydova, of Reisterstown, and a 2006 graduate of Franklin High School.

The following area servicemen recently completed basic military training:* Airman Joseph K. Hong, son of Peter J. Hong and Yong Cha Hong of Glen Burnie, completed training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The airman is a 1988 graduate of Old Mill Senior High School.* Airman Fernando Baden, son of James A. and Helen G. Baden of Severn, completed training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He was a basic training honor graduate.* Army Reserve Pvt. Robert G. Jones, son of Barbara Wheeler of Glen Burnie, completed training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.* Airman Clifton M. Owns Jr., son of Cynthia L. Wilson of Annapolis, completed training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

When the Navy football team begins its spring practice this afternoon, coach George Chaump promises to take his team through a thorough course of basic training."

While the Army sex scandal has renewed a debate about whether men and women should train together, the top Marine general said yesterday that he would insist that his service continue to separate the sexes in basic training."

Air Force Airman Kyle J. Krajewski graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Krajewski completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Krajewski is the son of Margaret and David Krajewski of Wellington Way, Baldwin.

Airman Michael A. Heslin graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Heslin is the son of Karen Ryan and Robert Heslin, both of Fallston. He is a 2011 graduate of Fallston High School.

Army Pvt. Kenneth A. Hunter Sr. has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Hunter is the nephew of Johnny Brooks of Aberdeen. He is a 2006 graduate of Havre de Grace High School.

WASHINGTON -- With sex scandals breaking out all over the military, legislation to segregate men and women in basic training is gaining momentum in the House.But Republicans are deeply divided over the issue, and most Democrats and women of both parties in the House and Senate are criticizing it as a step backward for female troops that will do nothing to stop sexual misconduct in the armed forces."It's unrealistic for us to separate men and women for a period of training only to put them together to develop working relationships and camaraderie," said Rep. Susan Molinari, a New York Republican.