Phinney, Radke, Engels make military news

Phinney graduates
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Matthew T. Phinney has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
 During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Phillip and Susan Phinney of Bowdoinham, originally of Presque Isle, and the grandson of Daniel and Joyce Fletcher of Presque Isle.
Phinney is a 2003 graduate of Brunswick High School.
Radke graduates
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Air National Guard Airman Kasandra M. Radke has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Radke is the daughter of John Strid of Fort Fairfield.
She received an associate degree in 2005 from Tunxis Community College in Farmington, Conn.
    Engels commissioned
CARIBOU – Sebastian R. Engels has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army after successfully completing the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program and graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa.
The new officer will be branched to a specific corps in the Army to serve on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserve. The lieutenant also will attend the officer basic course relating to his or her particular military occupational specialty/job.
The ROTC curriculum prepares students with the tools, training and experiences to help them succeed as effective leaders in any competitive environment. Army officers serve as leaders, counselors, strategists and motivators, who lead other soldiers in all situations occurring in ever-changing environments. As trained problem-solvers, key influencers and planners, they are driven to achieve success with their team on every mission.
Engels is the son of Richard C. and Carole St. Pierre-Engels of Presque Isle. He is a 2003 graduate of Caribou High School.