Luis Cardenas

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luis F. Cardenas, son of Linda E. and William Melendez of Albert Lea, recently completed the avionics technician (aviation electronics) intermediate course.

During the course at Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis, Air Traffic Control School, Pensacola, Fla., students receive advanced technical training in electrical and electronics theory, basic and complex circuit analysis and modern complex avionics systems. Studies also include maintenance procedures and approved application of standard test equipment to improve skills necessary to perform maintenance, training and supervision.

Cardenas is a 2008 graduate of Albert Lea High School and joined the Marine Corps in October 2008.

Chandra Hundley

Army National Guard Pfc. Chandra J. Hundley has graduated from basic 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.

Hundley earned distinction as an honor graduate. She is the daughter of Robin and Matthew Hundley of Albert Lea and a 2007 graduate of Albert Lea High School.