Commissioned as a Marine second lieutenant

Nicholas Gery (above), son of Michael and Lisa Gery of Marblehead, and a 2008 graduate of the Oliverian School in Haverhill, N.H.

Graduated

From basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio:

►Airman Prasor C. Meak, daughter of Pen Bony of Lowell, and a 2007 graduate of Lowell High School.

►Airman Zulma M. Carpio, sister of Alexander Argueta of Revere, and a 2010 graduate of Revere High School.

►Airman Eric M. Farr, son of Robert and Kathleen Farr of Melrose, and a 2010 graduate of Melrose High School.

From basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.:

►Army Private 1st Class Matthew Settipani, son of Mary Lou and Matthew Settipani Sr. of Gloucester, and a 2006 graduate of Gloucester High School.

►Army Specialist Amanda M. Marth, daughter of Sharon Marth of Fitchburg and John Marth of Billerica. She is a 2005 graduate of Quabbin Regional High School.