South Sound People

South Sound Military for May 3

Air Force Airman 1st Class Meredith A. Jordan graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Jordan is the daughter of Cynthia and Jeffrey Jordan of Olympia, and a 2005 graduate of Tumwater High School.

South Sound Military for March 23

Air Force Airman Colby A. Kingery graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Kingery is the son of Darren Kingery of and Tina Gilman, both of Shelton. The airman is a 2011 graduate of Shelton High School.

South Sound Military for March 12

Air Force Airman Jeffrey B. Sisson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Sisson is the son of Ronald and Heather Sisson of Olympia, and a 2011 graduate of North Thurston High School.

March Birthdays

South Sound Military for Jan. 9

Air Force Airman Dalton J. Ackley graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Dawn and Jason Ackley of Shelton, and a 2009 graduate of Shelton High School.

South Sound Military for Dec. 28

Air National Guard Airman Morgan J. Robinson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Robinson earned distinction as an honor graduate. She is the daughter of Tammy Balliett of Olympia, and a 2008 graduate of Black Hills High School.

Reader Salute for Dec. 28

I just wanted to say “thank you” to all the Kmart Santas for their generosity. I now believe that there are still wonderful people in this world. You don’t hear a lot about them.

South Sound Military for Dec. 2

Air Force Airman 1st Class Corbyn C. Campbell graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Campbell is the son of Kim and Bryan Campbell of Olympia, and he is a 2008 graduate of Black Hills High School, in Tumwater. He earned an associate degree in 2008 from South Puget Sound Community College.

South Sound Military for Nov. 21

Air Force Airman 1st Class Mattie E. Dambrosio Cave graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is a 2008 graduate of Yelm High School.

Reader Salute for Oct. 25

I just wanted to highly commend a local Olympia business: The Mailbox of Olympia.

South Sound Military for Oct. 25

Navy Seaman Apprentice Samantha L. Gervickas recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill, with honors and was promoted to her current rank. She is the daughter of Amy B. and Alex M. Gervickas of Yelm.

South Sound People - Military for Sept. 26

Navy Seaman Brian D. Bender, of Tenino, recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Bender is the son of Mary E. and Daniel B. Bender, and a 2011 graduate of Tenino High School.

Senior Action Network seeks nominees for caregiver recognition

The Senior Action Network is currently seeking nominations for its 11th Annual Caregiver Recognition Dinner, on Nov. 3.

South Sound People - Military for Aug. 31

Army Reserve Spec. Joseph J. Martinez has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Joseph and Margarita Martinez of Olympia.Coast Guard

August Birthdays

Angela Makoviney: Turns 15 on Aug. 9