Military news

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Renninger completes course

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Harry B. Renninger recently graduated from the vehicle operations apprentice course at Fort Leonard Wood in Waynesville, Mo.

Renninger is a vehicle operator apprentice assigned to the 266th logistics readiness squadron at Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs.

He is the son of Harry and Babbette Renninger of Waldorf.

Goad, Dotson complete basic

U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Benjamin I. Goad, son of Stephanie J. Goad of Clinton and James L. Goad of Brandywine, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. Goad is a 2009 graduate of Gwynn Park High School.

La Plata resident U.S. Navy Reserve Seaman Amanda R. Dotson, a 2006 graduate of La Plata High School, also recently completed basic training in Great Lakes..

Brown returns stateside

U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christian A. Brown has returned to the United States after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He is the son of Cynthia L. Johnson and stepson of Dennis A. Brown of La Plata.

His wife, Yuan, is the daughter of Zeng Huan Li of Honolulu. 

Brown graduated in 1989 from La Plata High School and received a bachelor's degree in 2007 from the University of Maryland University College.

Smith completes basic training

U.S. Army Pvt. Justin W. Smith has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Knox in Kentucky.

Smith is the son of Troy S. Smith of Waldorf and Stacy L. Smith of Port Tobacco.

He is a 2007 graduate of Maurice J. McDonough High School.

Patterson graduates training

U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Matthew F. Patterson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.

He is the son of Steven and Dana Patterson of Waldorf.

Patterson is a 2005 graduate of Thomas Stone High School.