Clay’s Jackson, Jordan complete Air Force basic training

U.S. Air Force Airman Treyvon I. Jackson and Airman 1st Class Brandon Lee N. Jordan recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Tex.
Airmen 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.
Jackson, the son of Janaro and Tyneka Jackson of Orange Park, is a graduate of Oakleaf High.
Jordan is the son of Jillian Bryant of Jacksonville and Andrew Jordan of Middleburg. He is a graduate of Middleburg High.

American Legion taking nominations for Spirit of Service

WASHINGTON – For the 19th consecutive year, the American Legion will present the Spirit of Service award to an enlisted member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard during a presentation in August.
Packages for nominations are now being accepted and must be submitted by May 1.
Each service will select one winner based primarily on the level of volunteerism the service member performs off-duty in a local community. The award will be presented by American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad during the annual national convention in Indianapolis, Aug. 23-29.
Eligible Sailors must be E-5 or below, epitomize Navy core values and be nominated by the service member's commanding officer.
The main criterion of the award is the level of volunteer community service that a Sailor performs off-duty in the local community. Command-sponsored volunteer activities, either on duty or off, will not be counted. The period of service is Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2018, and nominees must be E-5 or below during the period of service. Nominees may be active or Reserve and must be outstanding military professionals. Previous winners of this award are not eligible. If chosen as the recipient, the awardee must attend the American Legion National Convention.
Nominations must be on command letterhead and indicate the CO’s confidence in the Sailor’s professionalism and as a representative of the Navy, the validity of the volunteer efforts, and a commitment to facilitate their nominee’s attendance at the national convention if selected. Endorsements are not required.
The description of volunteer efforts must include quantitative data such as hours, days, or months spent on off-duty volunteer community service. Command-sponsored volunteer activities, either on-duty or off-duty, will not be counted. This description should be provided in a bullet format.
A high-resolution JPEG head and full-body photograph of the Sailor is required. If chosen as the award recipient, the nominee's photo will be used in printed and online material to publicize and document the award ceremony. The photo should be like those commonly associated with Navy leader biographies and official portrait photos.