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Navy Lt. John D. Harris, a 1987 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, recently completed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.The course covers use of publications, applied physical principles, explosive effects, safety precautions, storage, handling and transportation of explosives, tools and equipment maintenance, basics of demolition, chemical agents, and personnel protection, radiation detection equipment and control.LAWTON...

The following area servicemen recently returned from deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Storm:* Navy Dentalman Apprentice Edward J. Davis, a 1990 graduate of Laurel High School, served aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Raleigh, homeportedin Norfolk, Va.* Marine Lance Cpl. Frank W. Buchanan, son of Raymond E. and Catherine B. Buchanan of Glen Burnie, served with the Assault Amphibian Battalion, Second Marine Division, Camp...

ANNAPOLIS -- This year's graduates at the U.S. Naval Academy share an uncommon distinction.Call them near-veterans. For the first time in a generation, midshipmen at the academy saw their country fight a war.And while the Persian Gulf conflict began and ended in the equivalent of a half-semester, the war served to remind the future Navy and Marine Corps officers of just what will be expected of them."

Robert C. Bandy, a 1990 graduate of Northeast High School in Cecil County, recently received an appointment from Sen. Barbara Mikulski tothe U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.As part of his preparation for this appointment, Bandy attended the Peddie School in Hightstown, N.J. for one year.His father, Robert F. Bandy, is a 1966 graduate of the U.S. NavalAcademy. His uncle, Steven Bandy, lives in the Annapolis area, and acousin, Marty Hanna, lives in Pasadena.TROOPS HOME FROM GULFThefollowing area servicemen recently returned from deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Storm:* Navy Lieutenantj.

Navy Midshipman Kathleen M. Schultz, daughter of Warren W. Schultz of Edgewater, was recently selected for admission into the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit at Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.Schultz was sworn in as a Navy midshipmen before beginning a program that will lead to a commission as an ensign in the Navy, or a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps, upon graduation from Villanova University.Schultz is a 1990 graduate of Saint Mary's High School, Annapolis.WESTGATE FLIES SOLONavy Ensign Christopher D. Westgate, a 1984 graduate of Martin Spalding High School, has completed his first soloflight.

* Several countians have completed naval training at their recruit centers.During their eight-week training cycle, the countians studied general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy's 85 basic fields.Studies included seamanship, close-order drill, naval history andfirst aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligible for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene.Navy Airman Recruit James E. Mohney, son of Jeannie M. Wroten of Sykesville, has completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego.

Apprentice William K. Doyle, the son of Karen S. Doyle of Annapolis and whose wife, Holly, is the daughter of Jacob and Debra J. Sauter of Annapolis, has completed the Aviation Electrician's Mate Course.During the course, conducted at the Naval Air Technical Training Center, Naval Air Station Memphis, Millington, Tenn., Doyle received introductory instruction required to perform scheduled maintenance on navel aircraft, including electrical and electronic instrument systems. Doyle also received instruction to prepare him for further specialized training on electrical and electronic instrument systems.

* Navy Ensign Sean D. Konzal, son of Dennis T. and Sandra L. Konzal of Hampstead, recently reported for duty with Training Squadron-Two, Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Milton, Fla.A 1990 graduate of Penn State University, University Park, Pa., with a bachelor of science degree, he joined the Navy in May.* Navy Seaman Recruit Eric S. Eichler has completed training at Recruit Training Command, Great rLakes, Ill.During his eight-week training cycle, Eichler's...

The following area members of the armed services recently completed basic military training:* Marine Pvt. Clint D. Dougherty, son of Mary Gardner of Severn, completed training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He is a 1990 graduate of Meade Senior High School.* Navy Seaman Recruit David B. McManus, son of Donald B. and Sandra A.McManus of Ferndale, completed training at Recruit Training Command, Orlando, Fla. He is a 1990 graduate of Cardinal Gibbons High School, Baltimore.