Serving for Oct. 18, 2012
October 17, 2012 2:00PM
Updated: November 19, 2012 1:12PM
Here is a look at what Southlanders are accomplishing in the military including news from Matteson, Olympia Fields, Flossmoor, Richton Park, Homewood, Lockport, Plainfield and Summit.
Hopkins graduates basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeffrey T. Hopkins graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Hopkins is the son of Gaytha Adams, of Summit. He is a 2009 graduate of Argo Community High School.
Daley completes combat training
Army Pfc. Kyle Daley has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
Daley is the son of Sandra and Timothy Kostalek, of Lockport. He is a 2008 graduate of Plainfield Central High School.
Hare finishes military training
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Kenneth J. Hare graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Hare is the son of Tamara Bates, of Chicago Heights; and the stepson of Russell Bates, of Richton Park. He is a 2007 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School and received a bachelor’s degree in 2011 from Lewis University in Romeoville.
Johnson graduates basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class George A. Johnson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Johnson is the son of Carrie Hawkins and the brother of Karen Black, both of Matteson. He is a 2006 graduate of Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields.
Provided to the SouthtownStar
