The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Catron is the daughter of Michelle and Larry Catron of Bonner Springs.
She is a 2013 graduate of Bonner Springs High School.
Month: May 2014
Police chief to speak at Women’s Chamber meeting
Ellen Hanson, Kansas City, Kan., interim chief of police, will be the guest speaker on Wednesday, June 11, at the meeting of the KCK Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
Hanson is the retired chief of police of Lenexa, Kan., and interim chief in Kansas City, Kan. She will speak about her career and how she succeeded in a male-dominated field.
The networking session is from 11:30 a.m. to noon followed by lunch and program from noon to 1 p.m. June 11 at Dave and Busters, The Legends Outlets, Village West.
The cost for lunch is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. There will be a fundraiser for the scholarship fund.
Guests are welcome, but reservations are required by emailing Barbara Newby at [email protected] or calling 913-485-1208 or Ardith Deason at [email protected] -telephone, 913-233-3305.
Chance of storms Wednesday evening through weekend
The storms likely will be scattered in nature, but given the persistent warm and humid conditions, strong to even severe storms can’t be ruled out. Today, a few strong to severe storms are possible, and a slight risk for storms is in place for a narrow corridor along I-70.
The primary risks are damaging downburst winds along with large hail.
There is a 20 percent chance of storms from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. The risks include downburst winds, large hail and localized heavy rain.
After 10 p.m. Wednesday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and storms.
Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of rain, with a high near 81. Thursday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
For Memorial Day weekend, the weather outlook is 78 degrees on Friday with a 25 percent chance of rain; 78 degrees Saturday with a 50 percent chance of rain; 82 degrees Sunday with a 25 percent chance of rain; and 81 degrees Monday with a 40 percent chance of rain.
