Service news

• U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman 1st Class Cody A. Hartman graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Hartman is the son of Trina Werner and grandson of Howard Delong of Norwalk.

He is a 2015 graduate of Norwalk High School, Norwalk.

A 2007 Lorain Southview High School graduate and Lorain, native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Assault Craft Unit TWO (ACU 2), one of the Navy’s most advanced amphibious warfare units.

• Chief Petty Officer Brandon Foor is a boatswain’s mate with the group operating out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

A Navy boatswain’s mate is responsible for maintaining and operating landing craft utilities. They move Marines from the ship to shore.

Foor credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in his hometown of Lorain.

ACU 2 is one of the components of Naval Beach Group TWO (NBG 2).

Jobs are highly specialized and keep each part of the command running smoothly, according to Navy officials. The jobs range from operating boats to maintaining engines and handling weaponry.

Though there are many ways for a sailor to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Foor is most proud of making chief petty officer.