Babington, Edenfield, Faulconer serving America

Air Force Cadet Emerson L. Babington has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. The six-week, two-phased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year. The training prepares men and women to meet the rigorous mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets. Phase one involves personal in-processing, orientation, and training in the fundamentals of being a cadet. Cadet trainees are prepared to adjust from civilian to military life and disciplines, and learn proper wear of the uniform, saluting policies and procedures, drill and ceremony, marching, and living quarters standards. During phase two, cadets train outdoors living in tents while learning to function in field conditions. Cadets apply and practice team work, cohesion and learn to deal with physically and mentally demanding situations. They complete the obstacle, confidence, assault, and leadership reaction courses, and participate in a rescue mission termed Operation Warrior. He is the son of Daniel Babington of Worley Mill Road, Hillsboro, and Nancy Babington of Hawaii. Babington is a 2009 graduate of McClain High School, Greenfield, Ohio. ••••• Jeremy M. Edenfield has been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He is an assistant supervisor with the 445th Maintenance Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and has served in the military for 15 years. Edenfield is the son of Gary Edenfield of Wilmington, and Vicki Minzler of Hillsboro. The technical sergeant is a 1993 graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School, and earned an associate's degree in 2007 from Southern State Community College. •••••• Navy Seaman Recruit Justin M. Faulconer, son of Douglas S. Faulconer, of Greenfield, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Faulconer 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. Faulconer is a 2008 graduate of Hillsboro High School of Hillsboro.[[In-content Ad]]