MILITARY NOTES

Jim and Cathy Mooney of Monroe announce the graduation of their son, Ryan Mooney, from the United States Naval Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. Seaman Mooney was selected by his shipmates as honor graduate of his division by virtue of his demonstrated attention to duty, military conduct, responsiveness to orders, academic excellence, cooperation, loyalty and comradery. He is continuing his specialized training as a Hospital Corpsman at the United States Naval Hospital Corpsman School. Mooney is a 2007 graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School. He also was an active member and emergency medical technician for the Monroe Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Air Force Airman Thomas P. Foresta of Monroe 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, 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 receive credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Thomas and Janet Foresta of Monroe and a 2007 graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School. Sgt. Rene Laboriel of Harriman has reenlisted to continue service with the 1569 Transportation Company, according to an announcement from Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Taluto, the adjutant general of the New York Army National Guard. Army 2 Lt. Nicholas M. Uhorchak has graduated from the Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The course is designed to produce physically fit, competent, and confident infantry platoon leaders who are proficient in basic infantry skills. Lieutenants learn adaptive skills and to train and lead soldiers in infantry platoons to accomplish mission objectives in any environment. Combat arms tactics covered in the course include tactical doctrine and operations, air assault operations, military operations on urban terrain, and field training exercises. Officers also learn artillery, engineer, and nuclear, biological, and chemical operations. Uhorchak is the son of John M. and Lucinda J. Uhorchak of Highland Mills. He received a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.