Marine Corps Pvt. Conner R. Safford, son of Heidi L. Marcotte, of Bath, and Gearld A. Safford, of Bowdoinham, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
Safford is a 2011 graduate of Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham.
Air Force Airman Franklin A. Kritzman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Kritzman — son of Darlene Kritzman of Topsham — earned distinction as an honors graduate. He is a 2008 graduate of Mount Ararat High School, Topsham.
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