In Service: Blaine J. Wilverding

• Age: 21

• Rank: Airman first class

• Branch of service: Air Force

• Hometown: Turlock

• High school: Pitman High, Class of 2007

• Specialty: F-16 crew chief

• Currently serving in: Balad, Iraq

• Family: Parents, George and Kimberly Wilverding of Turlock

• Of note: Wilverding is stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany.

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