Military – Sept. 4
Air Force Cadet John T. Ploschnitznig has graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. He received a bachelor of science degree and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Ploschnitznig is the son of John and Dana Ploschnitznig of McMurray, and a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He has served in the military for four years.
Army Cadet Illya J. Vogel has graduated from the Army ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, Wash. Vogel is a student at Valley Forge Military Academy and is a graduate of Bethel Park High School. He is the son of John and Svetlana Vogel.
Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard or Reserve.