Airman Rice arrives for duty at Charleston AFB

Air Force Airman 1st Class Richard L. Rice has arrived for duty at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.

Rice is an avionics, communication, and navigation apprentice assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

He is the son of Larry K. and Robin R. Rice of Wheeler Road, Gulf Breeze.

His wife, Leigha, is the daughter of Dartan T. and Barbara O'Malley of Segura St., Navarre.

The airman is a 2003 graduate of Navarre High School.

Air Force Airman Edward X. Ruffin 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 military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, 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.

He is the son of Edward and Carla Ruffin of Calle De Pizzaro, Navarre.

Ruffin is a 2005 graduate of Choctawhatchee High School, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.