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LAKEPORT, Calif. – There was a full house of troop supporters for the June packing party for Operation Tango Mike.
Members of the Xi Rho Psi sorority of Beta Sigma Phi presented a donation, saying they hoped to make the contribution a quarterly event.
Sgt. Nelson Gonzalez dropped by for a visit, much to the delight of everyone, but most especially to the young children who were very excited to meet the soldier.
He graciously posed for pictures with his young fans and, giving the limited information he is allowed, let the crowd know that our local soldiers will be deploying in the near future.
He expressed his gratitude for everyone’s support and continued participation in Operation Tango Mike.
Many members of 4-H joined in the fun, packing boxes and decorating them with messages of support. Several veterans, including members of the Military Funeral Honors Team pitched in alongside folks from all walks of the Lake County community. It was another joyous evening of folks coming together for a common good.
If you wish to contribute to Operation Tango Mike, there are many ways to do so. “Drop Zone” barrels are located at businesses throughout the county. Look for these donation locations:
Lakeport: Umpqua Bank; Bruno’s Shop Smart; Dollar Tree Store; Kerrie’s Quilting; The Ink Spot; and Sutter Lakeside Hospital.
Upper Lake: Judy’s Junction.
Nice: Sentry Market.
Clearlake Oaks: Red & White Market.
Clearlake: Griffin’s Furniture; American Legion Post; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.
Middletown: Hardester’s Market.
Kelseyville: Kelseyville Lumber and Kelseyville Fire Department.
Unfortunately, difficult economic times have taken their toll in many ways, including a sharp drop in donations of goods for the troops. The “Troop Wish List” is available at each donation location, making it quick and easy to choose an item or two to send to our deployed service members. As the thank you cards and letters we receive prove, our troops are grateful for every item they receive and truly appreciate support from home.
Monetary donations are always welcome and assist in covering shipping fees. They may be sent to Operation Tango Mike, 5216 Piner Court, Kelseyville, CA 95451.
For further information please call 707-349-2838 or e-mail
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SAN ANTONIO – Air Force Airman Anthony M. Tavares graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, 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 earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Denise Tavares of Clearlake, Calif., and brother of Mike Tavares of Dublin, Calif.
Tavares is a 2009 graduate of Lower Lake High School, Calif.
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LAWTON, Okla. – Army Pvt. Jessica L. McKim has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.
McKim is the daughter of Jason W. McKim of Sun Valley, Nev., and sister of Jaleen White and Julie Parker of Nice, Calif.
The private is a 2007 graduate of Upper Lake High School, Calif.
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SAN ANTONIO – Air Force Airman Carl A. Krejci graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, 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 earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Brenda Krejci of Kelseyville, Calif.
Krejci is a 2005 graduate of Kelseyville High School.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Army Reserve Pvt. Christal L. Buckley has 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.
Buckley is the granddaughter of John and Bettye Mueller of Kelseyville, Calif.
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WAYNESVILLE, Mo. – Army Pvt. Jacob D. Lyons has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship qualification, bayonet combat, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, marches, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions and core values.
He is the son of Douglas Lyons and grandson of Benita Postelle, both of Clearlake, Calif.
Lyons is a 2007 graduate of Lower Lake High School, Lower Lake, Calif.
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FORT SILL, Okla. – Army Spec. Ann Margaret B. Azarraga has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.
She is the daughter of Carolyn Williams of Upper Marlboro, Md., and granddaughter of Erlinda Briggs of Clearlake Oaks, Calif.
Azarraga received a bachelor's degree in 2007 from the University of West Florida, Pensacola.
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LAKE COUNTY – Operation Tango Mike supporters are mourning the loss of Corporal Kevin Cueto.
The 23-year-old Marine died June 22 while supporting combat operations of Operation Enduring Freedom in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan.
Cpl. Cueto was from San Jose and was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Though not from Lake County, Cueto was referred for care packages by his fellow Marine and best friend, Cpl. Matthew Sampson, a former resident of Clearlake Oaks.
Sampson, just home from his own deployment, drove cross country to be at the military mortuary in Dover, Delaware when his best friend arrived.
Cpl. Sampson spent time there with the Cueto family before making the return trek to California.
“Kevin was private about stuff and his job as a Marine,” said Sampson. “You know, we all join for different reasons, but consider what we do as doing our job."
He added, “Out of all the Marines I've ever met, he was my best friend. All Marines are brothers, but he was as close as a blood brother."
Cpl. Sampson said of his friend and fellow Marine, “I know there is no other way he would have wanted to die but on the battlefield serving his country."
Cpl. Cueto was laid to rest in San Jose last Saturday.
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KELSEYVILLE – Kelseyville American Legion Post 194 will hold its annual July 4 barbecue on Sunday, July 4.
The event will begin at noon and end at 5 p.m. at the American Legion Post hall, Second and Gaddy Lane in Kelseyville.
Barbecued roast beef and chicken and all the fixings will be served for $10 donations for adults. Tickets for children less than 12 years old are $5.