Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, February 20, 1992 TAG: 9202200466
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: N-15 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
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AIRMAN MICHAEL J. RANSON, son of Michael D. and Cheryl L. Ranson of Troutville, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.Ranson is a 1991 graduate of Lord Botetourt High School.
\ MARINE PFC. IRVING L. HASKINS, son of Dorothy M. Bowling of 136-8 Westside Blvd., has completed recruit training and was promoted to his present rank.
Haskins is a 1991 graduate of William Fleming High School.
\ COAST GUARD FIREMAN APPRENTICE DAVID A. WILBON, son of Laura M. and Tom A. Wilbon III of Buchanan, has graduated with honors from the Coast Guard Training Center at Cape May, N.J.
Wilbon is a 1989 graduate of James River High School.
\ NAVY SEAMAN PATRICK J. RYAN, son of Patrick J. and Rhonda G. Ryan of Eagle Rock, has reported for duty at Naval Security Group Activity in Edzell, Scotland.
Ryan is a 1990 graduate of James River High School.
\ NAVY AIRMAN JEFFREY T. HAMM, a 1991 graduate of William Fleming High School, has completed training at Recruit Training Command in San Diego.
\ WARRANT OFFICER DIANE WAMPLER, a former staff sergeant with the 2nd Brigade of the Army Reserve's 80th Division in Salem, recently completed the basic warrant officer candidate course at Fort McCoy, Wisc.
She was cited for academic excellence and was placed on the commandant's list. She placed highest in her class in physical training with a score of 295.
Wampler, as a full-time administrator with the 2nd Brigade, received the Stuart Gallant Military Technician of the Year Award last year, the highest honor given to an 80th Division military technician.
She plans to attend the warrant officer technical tactical certification course at the Adjutant General School in Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., in March.
\ PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS STEVEN A. O'DANIEL, son of Dave A. and JoAnn O'Daniel of 6525 Greenway Drive, recently reported for duty at Naval Training Center, San Diego.
\ PVT. 1ST CLASS JOE L. FERRELL JR., son of Catherine S. and Joe L. Ferrell of 806 Hunt Ave N.W., has been awarded the Army Achievement Medal while serving as a food service specialist with the 3rd Infantry Division in Germany.
The medal is presented to soldiers for meritorious service, acts of courage or other outstanding accomplishments.
Ferrell graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1990.