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U.S. Air Force Airman Nicholas J. Oestmann graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. 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 also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Oestmann is the son of Eric and Shelley Oestmann and grandson of Zelda Wright, all of Kingman. He is a 2019 graduate of Lee Williams High School, Kingman.

Application deadline Oct. 31 for $380,000 in grants The Arizona Game and Fish Department is accepting applications for $380,000 in Heritage Fund grants through 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31.  Grant funding will be available through a competitive application process in the following categories: schoolyard habitat, urban wildlife/habitat, public access, and Identification, Inventory, Acquisition, Protection and Management (IIAPM).  In addition to local, county, state, federal and tribal governmental agencies, school districts and public charter schools, the department welcomes non-profit organizations to apply for a Heritage Grant as eligible applicants. This eligibility applies to any non-profit group which meets the internal revenue…