Navy Ensign Jean M. Kim, daughter...

Navy Ensign Jean M. Kim, daughter of Bok S. Kim of Huntington

Beach and In Y. Kim of Los Angeles, recently received her commission

as a Naval officer after completing Officer Candidate School at

Pensacola, Fla. During the 13-week program, Kim studied navigation,

ship-handling, engineering, naval warfare and management. She also

completed a daily physical fitness program that involved running,

swimming and calisthenics ... Marine Corps Pvt. Markus A. Hartmann,

son of Huntington Beach residents Laurie L. and Rudolph L. Hartmann ,

recently completed basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

in San Diego. Hartmann began his training at 5 a.m. by running three

miles and performing calisthenics. More training included learning

first aid, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat

and assorted weapons training. Hartmann and his fellow recruits ended

the training phase by completing “The Crucible,” a team exercise that

ends in a ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps

Emblem and addressed as Marines for the first time ... Kendra Baird

graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s degree in global

studies with an emphasis in culture and ideology. She is a 2000

graduate of Huntington Beach High School and the daughter of

Huntington Beach residents Don and Paula Baird ... Marine Corps Pfc.

Eric S. Axe recently completed the Basic Assault Amphibian Vehicle

Crewman’s Course at Camp Pendleton. Marines in the course learn to

use landing crafts to transport troops and supplies from ships to

beachheads for missions on the shore. His father is Huntington Beach

resident John D. Axe ... The Orange County Water District named

Huntington Beach resident Patti Wimmerstedt June employee of the

month. She is a buyer in the district’s purchasing department and has

worked for it since 1985. Despite her workload, she has also acquired

a Purchasing Manager’s Certificate.

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