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North Pinellas Military News for March 19

By Nova Beall, Times Staff Writer
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Updated: March 18, 2014 at 08:36 PM

Air Force Airman Graham G. Spalding, son of Julia and Gregg Spalding of Tarpon Springs, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an 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 a 2013 graduate of East Lake High.

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