Military News
Army Capt.
R. Heath Todd completed his residency at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point earning a doctoral degree in science and sports medicine.Todd received his bachelor's degree from Slippery Rock University and completed his graduate studies through Baylor University at the Army Medical Center and School in San Antonio, where he earned a master's degree in physical therapy.The 1988 graduate of Moniteau High School will continue his military career at the Tripler Army Medical Center, Oahu, Hawaii.The captain is a veteran of Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and his past duty stations include Germany, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iraq and the Bahamas.He is the son of Pete and Glenda Davis of Boyers and Rich and Linda Todd of New Castle. His grandparents include Verna Craig and the late Merle Craig of Clintonville, Don and Betty Davis of West Sunbury, Nancy Neal and the late Robert Neal of Butler, and the late Jack and Lil Hall of Ellwood City.———Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class
David Price recently graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.He is the son of David Price of Portersville.Price is a 2002 graduate of Riverside High School, Ellwood City.———Air Force Airman
Joseph Maruscak Jr. graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.He is the son of Monica Maruscak of Saxonburg and Joseph Maruscak of Pittsburgh.Maruscak is a 2009 graduate of Northgate High School, Pittsburgh.———Army Pvt.
Dean Pistorius graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.He is the son of Kimberly and stepson of Joe Winkler of Saxonburg.The private is a 2003 graduate of Evangel Heights Christian Academy, Sarver.