Matthew J. Thomas has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. At camp, the cadet completed a five-week course which contains intensive military leadership training and evaluation exercises in communications, management and survival training.

After successfully completing advanced camp and graduating from college, Thomas will be commissioned as a second lieutenant to serve in the U.S. Army, National Guard or Reserve.

Thomas is the son of Lloyd D. Thomas of Copperas Cove, Texas, and Joyce Niggley of Tyrone.

Brian P. Lino has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Camp Challenge at Fort Knox, Ky. Camp Challenge is designed to give college juniors and sophomores who have not taken ROTC courses the chance to enter the program. Cadets receive training in fundamental military skills, basic rifle marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, small arms tactics, and communications.

Lino, a student at Georgia State University, is the son of Joseph and Linda Lino of Fayetteville. He is a 1995 graduate of Sandy Creek High School.

Army Pvt. Shay L. Downey has entered basic military training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the training, the soldier will receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, map reading, tactics, military customs and courtesies, physical fitness and first aid.

Downey, a 1998 graduate of McIntosh High School, is the son is Cathy Downey of Peachtree City and Tim Downey of Jonesboro.

Matthew J. Nelson has graduated from Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. At camp, the cadet completed a five-week course which contains intensive military leadership training and evaluation exercises in communications, management and survival training.

After successfully having completed advanced camp and having graduated from college, the cadet will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, National Guard or Reserve. The cadets are normally between their third and fourth year of college when attending camp. Nelson is currently a student at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Wash. He is the son of Ronald A. Nelson of Fayetteville.

Patrick J. Baker has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. At camp, the cadet completed a five-week course which contains intensive military leadership training and evaluation exercises in communications, management and survival training.

After successfully completing advanced camp and graduating from college, the cadet will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, National Guard or Reserve.

Baker, the son of Lt. Col. Claude P. Baker of Fayetteville, is a 1995 graduate of Fayette County High School.

Clint E. Byers has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. At camp, the cadet completed a five-week course which contains intensive military leadership training and evaluation exercises in communications, management and survival training.

After successfully completing advanced camp and graduating from college, the cadet will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, National Guard or Reserve. The cadets are normally between their third and fourth year of college when attending camp.

Byers, the son of Joe E. and Nancy C. Byers of Fayetteville, is a 1995 graduate of Fayette County High School and is currently a student at the University of Georgia.

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