News and Notes

News and Notes

Dillon Jensen of Soldotna has been named to the President’s List for fall 2013 at Dickinson State University in Dickinson, N.D. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.

Air Force Airman Neeta C. Denison graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman 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.

Denison is the daughter of Dorothy and Michael Denison of Soldotna. She is a 2012 graduate of Hurricane High School, Hurricane, Utah.

Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Hector A. Rivera Burgos graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman 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.

Rivera Burgos is the son of Hector and Zoe Rivera of Kenai. He is a 2013 graduate of Kenai Central High School.

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