Military digest 7/20/06

Bachler graduates from basic training

Army National Guard Pfc. April L. Bachler has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the daughter of Marlene Williams of Perryville, Mo. Bachler is a 1984 graduate of Perryville High School.

Airman completes basic military training

Air Force Reserve Airman Andrea J. Regelsperger has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Regelsperger is the daughter of Mark and Debbie Regelsperger of Perryville, Mo. In 1999, she graduated from Perryville High School

Upcoming Patrol Gunboat Reunions

*The Patrol Gunboat Association (Asheville and Tacoma Class PG's Tenders and Staffs) will hold a reunion Aug. 2 to 6 at Charleston Airport Clarion Hotel, Charleston, S.C. Contact Terry W. McManuels, 1673 Kilt St., Virginia Beach, Va. 23464, call (757) 479-2261 or e-mail macs@visi.net

*USS Willliam V. Pratt (DLG-13/DDG-44) will hold a reunion Aug. 23 to 27 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Contact Rodger Hall, 1286 Steakhouse Rd., Knoxville, Ill. 61448. Call (309) 289-8750 or e-mail hallr44@yahoo.com

*US Navy VAW Association (all VAW Squadrons) will hold their first reunion Sept. 13 to 17 at Holiday Inn Executive Center, Virginia Beach, Va. Contact Terry W. McManuels, 1673 Kilt St., Virginia Beach, Va. Call (757) 479-2261 or e-mail macs@visi.net

*USS L.Y. Spear (AS-36) will hold their first reunion Sept. 20 to 24 at Holiday Inn Executive Center, Virginia Beach, Va. Contact Robert O'Meara, 628 Cardamon Drive, Virginia Beach, Va. 23464. Call (757) 420-0821 or e-mail docom@exis.net

- From staff reports