The son of a Pella woman has completed basic military training.
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Ryan M. Blouin graduated from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in 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. He is the son of Annette Stralow and stepson of Raymond Stralow of Pella.