From the Armed Forces
From the armed services
• Air Force Airman Aldridge A. Maurer, son of Christopher and Tina Maurer of Palatine, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. The airman is a 2007 graduate of Fremd High School.
• Charles P. Noble, son of Bates and Marianne T. Noble of Barrington Hills, graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) Phase III training at North Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard.
The two-week Phase III training is the final phase of a three-phased, 14-month training period. The national guard officer candidate received "basic soldiering" instruction in leadership, professional ethics, soldier team development, combined arms tactics, weapons defense, squad drill, intelligence, land navigation, maintenance, communications, staff and general military subjects, field training exercises, and physical training and conditioning.
Officer candidates are tested and evaluated in leadership skills and teamwork abilities required of a commissioned officer. Students utilize acquired skills to function in "leader and follower" positions in squad and platoon-sized elements in a stressful and demanding field environment involving various tactical situations.
OCS students are selected and considered from colleges, active-duty enlisted ranks, and direct commissions.
Noble was formerly a platoon leader assigned to the 3625th Maintenance Company with the Illinois Army National Guard in North Riverside. He has served in the military for six years.
The lieutenant graduated in 2002 from Barrington High School, and is currently attending Augustana College in Rock Island.