Barrett A. Statler
Barrett A. Statler
Army 2nd Lt. Barrett A. Statler has graduated from the Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.
The course is designed to produce physically fit, competent, and confident infantry platoon leaders who are proficient in basic infantry skills. Lieutenants learn adaptive skills and to train and lead soldiers in infantry platoons to accomplish mission objectives in any environment.
Combat arms tactics covered in the course include tactical doctrine and operations, air assault operations, military operations on urban terrain, and field training exercises. Officers also learn artillery, engineer, and nuclear, biological, and chemical operations.
Statler is the son of Ruth and Mark Statler of Keaau.
He graduated from a home school program in 2008. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2012 from the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va.
Macy A. Chun Fat
Army National Guard Pfc. Macy A. Chun Fat has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Chun Fat is a 2012 graduate of Hilo High School.
Israel J. Moore
Air Force Airman Israel J. Moore graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in 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.
Moore is the son of Reggie Moore of Kailua-Kona and brother of Sarah Speakman of Kuna, Idaho.
He is a 2012 graduate of Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona.
Aaron Agrigado
Army Pvt. Aaron K. Agrigado has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Agrigado is the son of Eric Agrigado and grandson of Penny Agrigado, both of Pahoa.
He is a 2009 graduate of Waiakea High School in Hilo.
Frank Eglacas III
Army National Guard Pvt. Frank Eglacas III has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Eglacas is the son of Jamey Eglacas and stepson of Thomas White, both of Hilo.
Cody D. Greer
Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody D. Greer 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.
Greer is the son of Scott Greer of Hilo.
He is a 2009 graduate of Hilo High School.
Devereaux Aiona
Air Force Airman Devereaux H. Aiona 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.
Aiona is the son of Donovan Aiona of Kapaau.
He is a 2012 graduate of Kohala High School in Kapaau.
Erin N. Brown
Air Force Airman Eric N. Brown graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in 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.
Brown is the son of Jeannine Brown of Kailua-Kona and John Potter of Waimea.
He is a 2012 graduate of Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona.
Deena A. Ikeda
Air Force Airman Deena A. Ikeda graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in 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.
Ikeda earned distinction as an honor graduate.
She is the daughter of Debra Arita of Pahoa.
The airman is a 2010 graduate of Hilo High School.