Terrebonne Parish, LA submitted by: Lou Landry ****************************************************************************** USGenWeb NOTICE: Libraries and individual researchers may download this file for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires written permission from the transcriber. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ****************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JANUARY 16, 2002 IN SERVICE ANNOUNCED RUMMANUEL CARTER Navy Seaman Romanuel G. Carter has returned from a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea while assigned to the fast combat support ship USS Arctic, home ported in Earle, N. J. The USS Arctic was one of the first to respond to our nation's call, proudly participating in Operation Enduring Freedom. During the deployment, Carter's ship visited cities in Bahrain, France, Greece, Scotland and Spain, where sailors had the opportunity to shop, sight see and enjoy the local culture and cuisine. The ship is the Navy's largest combat logistics ship. It carries oil, ammunition, dry stores and refrigerated stores to replenish carrier battle groups. Carter is a 1993 graduate of Thibodaux High School. He joined the Navy in June 2000. He is the son of Sandra A. Carter-Jones of Thibodaux. BRETT OLIVIERI S. R. Brett Michael Olivieri has graduated from the Naval Training Command Center in Great Lakes, Ill.. He successfully completed the required nine weeks of training. He is now attending Subfarer School Groton, Ct. Olivieri is a 2001 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School. He is the son of Richard and Monica Olivieri of Houma. JAY BERTHELOT Marine Corps Pfc. Jay Berthelot has completed the Small Arms Repair Course at the U. S. Army's Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Md. . He is a 1998 graduate of Thibodaux High School. CHAD COSTON Marine Corps Staff Sgt Chad M. Coston was promoted to his current rank while serving with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base, Camp LeJeune, N. C. Coston was promoted based on sustained superior job performance and proficiency in his designated specialty. Coston a 1994 graduate of H. L. Bourgeois High School, joined the Marine Corps in June 1994. He is the son Claudia M. Boudreaux of Houma and Alvin R. Coston of Dularge. SYNDER LOUPE Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Synder A. Loupe has reported for duty aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan, home ported in Norfolk, Va. Loupe, a 1995 graduate of H. L. Bourgeois High School, joined the Navy in May 1998. She is the daughter of Robert J. Punch of Houma. FLYNN LEATHERS Marine Corps Sgt. Flynn L. Leathers has completed the Marine Corps' Curriculum Developer course. Leathers joined the Marine Corps in July 1996. He is the son of Sarnme and Brian S. Leathers of Gray. DEREK GREENE Marine Corps Pfc. Derek S. Greene has completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. Greene is a 2000 graduate of Thibodaux High School. He is the son of Debra A. Greene and Douglas S.Greene of Thibodaux. EDMOND BERGERON Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Edmond J. Bergeron was selected as Junior Sailor of the Quarter at Naval Ocean Processing Facility, Virgina Beach, Va. Bergeron was chosen as the top performer from among all the sailors assigned to the command and was cited for outstanding professional accomplishment, proficiency, leadership, initiative an d military bearing. Bergeron, a 1987 graduate of South Terrebonne High School, joined the Navy in January 1989. He is the son of Hazel M. and Paul P Bergeron of Houma. WILLIAM GRIGSBY Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William J.Grigsby has completed the Engineer Equipment Chief Course. Grigsby, a 1989 graduate of South Lafourche High School, joined the Marine Corps in October 1989. He is the son. of Maggie B.. Grigsby of Galliano and Water P Grigsby of Lockport. ANTHONY ROMERO Marine Corps Pvt. Anthony J Romero Jr. has completed Basic Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Romero is a 2000 graduate of South Terrebonne High School of Bourg. He is the son of Melanie J. Landry of Bourg and Anthony J. Romero Sr. of Montegut. JEREMY STEVENS Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremy W. Stevens has reported for duty with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group, Okinawa, Japan. Stevens, a 1999 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School, joined the Marine Corps in June 1999. He is the son of Sherry Belanger of Bourg and Richard G. Stevens of Wesson, Miss. SEAN DUPREE Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Sean M. Dupree has c ompleted basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. He is a 2000 graduate of H. L.Bourgeois High School. CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher B.Rodriguez has completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. He is the son of Laura A. Teekell of Houma. MARTIN BOUDREAUX Martin Boudreaux of Schriever has joined the Louisiana Army National Guard.. He plans to attend college using the Guard's College Tuition Exemption program. Private Boudreaux will be trained as an infantry soldier. He is the, son of Mike and Joan Bourg. DONALD LIVAS Army Pvt. Donald G. Livas has graduated from basic, combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction and practice in drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, physical fitness, basic first aid and Army values, principles and traditions. Livas is the son of Melinda Livas of Houma. He is a 2001, graduate of Genesis High School. SANTOS RIVERA Army Pvt. Santos Rivera has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction and practice in drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, physical fitness, basic first aid and Army values, principles and traditions. Rivera is the son -of Angela and Santos Rivera of Houma. He is a 2001 graduate of Terrebonne High School. JESSICA LANDRY Army National Guard Pfc. Jessica M. Landry has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction and practice in drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, physical, fitness, basic first aid and Army values, principles and traditions. Landry is the daughter of Randy and Karen Landry of Raceland. She is a graduate of Central Lafourche High School. DAVID TRILCLHE Army National Guard Pfc. David M. Triche has graduated from basic infantry tr aining at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, milita ry courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history and traditions. During infantry training, he developed basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced using various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. He is the son of Kenneth Triche of Houma and a 2001 graduate of Terrebonne High School. PAUL HIDALGO Army Pvt. Paul Hidalgo has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction and practice in drill and ceremony,. marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, physical fitness, basic first aid and Army values, principles and traditions. He is the son of Rachel B. White of Montegut. Hidalgo is a 2001 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. MELVIN TACKNO Army Sgt. Melvin R Tackno has arrived for duty at the U.S. Army Recruiting Station, Jackson, Miss. Tackno, a recru iter, is the son of Enola and Phillip Tackno of Thibodaux. TALICA ALLEN Army Pvt. Tafica L Allen has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction and practice in drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, physical fitness, basic first aid and Army values, principles and traditions. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Allen of Houma and a 2001 graduate of Terrebonne High School. NICOLE FOURNIER Air Force Airman Nicole Fournier 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 customs; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training 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. She is the daughter of Diana Fournier of Lafayette and sister of Angele Fournier of Houma. CARDAN SMITH Army Pvt. Cardan Smith has graduated from the unit supply specialist advanced individual training course at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va. The student was trained to receive, inspect, segregate, store, inventory, issue, deliver and turn-in of organizational and installation supplies and equipment maintain automated supply systems for accountability with use of unit computers; issue and receipt of small arms, and secure and control weapons and ammunition supplies. Smith is the son of Gwendolyn Smith of Thibodaux and a 2001 graduate of Thibodaux High School. SHERRY PELLEGRIN Army Pvt. Sherry L Pellegrin has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction and practice in drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, physical fitness, basic first aid and Army values, principles and traditions. Pellegrin is the daughter of Janet A.Pellegrin of Houma and a 2001 graduate of Terrebonne High School.