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Yesenia Duran

Navy Seaman Recruit Yesenia Duran, daughter of Maria E. and David Duran of French Camp, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Duran is a 2010 graduate of East Union High School of Manteca.



Kenneth C. Palmer

Army Pfc. Kenneth C. Palmer has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Palmer is the son of Steve Palmer of Modesto.

He is a 2008 graduate of Ripon High School.



Raymond W. Coleman

Navy Seaman Apprentice Raymond W. Goleman Lucero, son of Rebecca and Raymond W. Lucero of Lathrop, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Goleman Lucero is a 2011 graduate of Lathrop High School.



Geenamarielu U. Paulino

Air Force Airman Geenamarielu H. Paulino graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Paulino is the daughter of Loida Paulino of Lathrop and niece of David Barron of Leesburg, Va.

She is a 2011 graduate of Heritage High School, Leesburg.



Adam C. McKay

Air Force Airman Adam C. McKay graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

McKay is the son of Yetti McKay of Ripon and Allen McKay of Modesto.

He is a 2011 graduate of Ripon Christian High School.



Clara Martinez


Clara Martinez, daughter of Julia Martinez of Ripon, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C.

Martinez is a 2011 graduate of Escalon High School.



Andrea I. Moreno


Air Force Reserve Airman Andrea I. Moreno graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Moreno is the daughter of Sandra Moreno of Ripon. She is a 2011 graduate of Ripon High School.