Army Pvt.

Daventry C. Scott

Army Pvt. Daventry C. Scott has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

James Wallis (left) of Vacherie, embraces his son, Spc. Brian R. Wallis, a Bossier City, native and member of the Louisiana Army National Guard’s 39th Military Police Company, 773rd Military Police Battalion, of Minden, after his return from a year long deployment at the Shreveport Regional Airport in Shreveport. The 39th MP Company deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2008.

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.

He is the son of Alma Holley of S. Ezidore St., Gramercy.

Scott is a 2007 graduate of Lutcher High School, Gramercy.

Navy Seaman Apprentice Brian K. Polk Jr.

Navy Seaman Apprentice Brian K. Polk Jr., son of Nikiti S. Louper of LaPlace and Brian K. Polk, Sr of Reserve, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training and was meritoriously promoted to his current rank at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Polk completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations”. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly “Navy” flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor in today’s U.S. Navy.

Polk is a 2008 graduate of East St. John High School of Reserve.

Army National Guard Pfc. Carley Viberg

Army National Guard Pfc. Carley Viberg has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, 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.

She is the daughter of Kim Breaux of Evergreen Drive, Destrehan, and James Viberg of Boxwood Circle, Brandon, Miss.

Air National Guard

Airman 1st Class

Thomas S. Cornman

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Cornman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, 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.

Cornman earned distinction as an honor graduate.

He is the son of Steve and Felicie Cornman of Bedford St., LaPlace.

The airman is a 2002 graduate of Riverside High School, Reserve.