Army Maj. Whitney Fees has graduated from the U.S. Army Command
and General Staff College’s Intermediate Level Education Course at
Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
HONORS
Whitney Fees
Army Maj. Whitney Fees has graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College’s Intermediate Level Education Course at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
The 10-month course is designed to develop skills necessary for officers to be proficient in full-spectrum operations. Selected officers are chosen to serve as commanders and principal staff officers. Mid-career officers are prepared to focus on warfighting leadership positions in various organizations.
Fees has served in the military for 14 years. She is the daughter of Laura and Donald Jensen of Gilroy.
She graduated in 1995 from Gilroy High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1999 from the University of South Alabama, Mobile. She earned a master’s in military science.
Derek May
Navy Seaman Apprentice Derek J. May, son of Rebecca L. Vogt of Morgan Hill and Thomas E. May of Chesapeake Beach, Md., was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
May received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle. Training included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety.
The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly “Navy” flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
May is a 2005 graduate of Live Oak High School of Morgan Hill.
BIRTHS
Graham Rexford Mancini
Graham Rexford Mancini was born Jan. 11, 2010 at Good Samaratin Hospital to Ben and Bonnie Mancini of Morgan Hill. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces.
Gavin James Hart
Gavin James Hart was born Feb. 4, 2010 at Good Samaritan, San Jose, to Brian Hart and Krystal Sanfilippo Hart of San Jose. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.
Breylan Manuel Flores
Breylan Manuel Flores was born Jan. 14, 2010 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital to Rebecca Gutierrez and Chuck Flores of Hollister. He weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces.
