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Military News
Published 6:00am Saturday, December 6, 2008Lewis
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Cody Lewis has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of William Lewis of Pelican Rapids, Minn., and grandson of William Lewis of Cold Spring.
Lewis is a 2008 graduate of Fergus Falls High School.
Johnson
Jacob D. Johnson has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet’s performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course.
Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve.
Johnson is the son of Lisa L. and stepson of Ed Jacob of Pelican Rapids.
His father and stepmother are Bradley D. and Daris Johnson of Fergus Falls.
He graduated in 2004 from Pelican Rapids High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2008 from North Dakota State University, Fargo.
