Published: September 30, 2009 01:11 pm      

In Service 9-27

Air Force Airman Patrick A. McCormick graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

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’s in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Robert McCormick of Dalton and a 2007 graduate of Dalton High School.



Sean Justin Hughes graduated Sept. 11 from the U.S. Navy’s basic training command in Great Lakes, Ill.

He received ribbons for the Navy Expert Pistol Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Hughes’ division, 312, received flags for passing all the tests, marching, compartment readiness, honor division and physical fitness. They also received a 4.8 average (out of 5.0) for boot camp.

Hughes is the son of Madonna and Jerry Hughes of Dalton. He is the grandson of Linda Hayes of Dalton and Billy Hayes of Chatsworth and fiancé of Jessica Skidmore of Dalton.