From the armed services

• Air Force Airman Emerson D. Nunez 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, core values 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 in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force.

Nunez, a 2008 graduate of Rolling Meadows High School, is the son of Mario Nunez of Mount Prospect.

• Army Reserve Pvt. Ariana S. Smith graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values; physical fitness; and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

Smith is the daughter of Denise Feroz of Mount Prospect.

• Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Xavier D. Webster, son of Paloma Webster of Des Plaines, recently completed the Marine Corps Basic Enlisted Supply course. During the course with Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools Training Command, Camp Lejeune, N. C, students learn to use supply publications and catalogs, general accounting and the basics of naval correspondence.

Webster joined the Marine Corps Reserve in February, 2008.