Air Force Airman Lawrence W. Crosby graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Crosby is the son of Lawrence Crosby of Harrisburg, Ill., and Jeannette Martin of Bridgton. He is a 2012 graduate of Harrisburg High School.
Army Pvt. Jermine E. German graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. German is the son of Xiomara German-Garcia of Scarborough and is a 2011 graduate of Westbrook High School.
The following have graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.:
Army Pvt. Beanie D. Mann Jr., son of Bonnie and Beanie Mann Sr. of Portland and a 2011 graduate of Deering High School.
Army National Guard Pvt. Samuel S. Newton, son of Carol and Donald Newton of South Paris and a 1999 graduate of Casco Learning Center.
Army Pvt. Keegan F. Perry, son of Melanie Perry of Sanford, and grandson of Leah Perry of Cape Elizabeth. He is a 2010 graduate of Lake Region High School, Naples.
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