BLANCHARD

Air Force Airman 1st Class Kellie A. Blanchard has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.Blanchard, granddaughter of A.B. and Mary Davis of Luling, is a 2000 graduate of Central Lafourche High School in Raceland.GAMBLE
Marine Corps Pvt. Nicholas J. Gamble recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. Gamble, son of Vicki and Gary Gamble of LaPlace, is a 1998 graduate of St. Charles Catholic High School.MANUEL
Army Pvt. LaJean K. Manuel has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Manuel, son of Barbara Jacque and Vernal Manuel of Convent, is a 1996 graduate of Lutcher High School.MUHAMMAD
Army Pvt. Dwyer A. Muhammad has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Muhammad is the son of Yahya Muhammad and Debra Schexnayder of Vacherie.RAYFIELD
Marine Corps Pfc. Charles K. Rayfield Jr. recently completed the basic food service course, focusing on basic food preparation, management and food services. Studies also included nutrition, meat carving, menu planning, baking, kitchen health and sanitation procedures. Rayfield, son of Shelley Dents and grandson of Rita Dents, both of Reserve, is a 2000 graduate of East St. John High School and joined the Marine Corps in May 2000.TURNER
Jonathan F. Turner has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry program and will report for basic training at Fort Jackson, N.C. Turner, son of Herman and Elizabeth Turner of LaPlace, is a 2000 graduate of New Iberia Senior High School.WASHINGTON
Jhirmar A. Washington has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry program and will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. for basic training. Washington, son of Debra Washington of Vacherie, is a 2001 graduate of West St. John High School.