In Service: Xavier J. Lugo

• Age: 19

• Rank: Private

• Branch of service: Army

• Hometown: Modesto

• High school: Davis High, Class of 2007

• Specialty: Infantry

• Currently serving in: Kirkuk, Iraq

• Family: Wife, Jenn, and daughter, Austyn Lynae, both of Modesto; parents, Xavier and Julie Lugo of Modesto.

• Of note: Lugo joined the Army the day after his 18th birthday. He has been in Iraq since Jan. 23 and serves with C Company, 1-8 Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry, based at Fort Hood, Texas.

The Bee invites local families to submit information and a photo of their relative serving in the Middle East. Send to:
Bryan Justman
P.O. Box 5256
Modesto, CA 95352
or e-mail to:
bjustman@modbee.com