MILITARY: Matthew J. Bloom, son of Christine Elliott of The Dalles, Wasco Co., Oregon. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************ Transcribed and formatted for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Earline Wasser January 2003 ********************************************************************************* The Dalles Chronicle January 5, 2003 Matthew J. Bloom Air Force Airman Matthew J. Bloom has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, 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. Bloom is the son of Dennis Bloom of Parkdale (Oregon) and Christine Elliott of The Dalles. He graduated in 2002 from Hood River Valley High School, Oregon. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon