August 16, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 81 . . Announcements FROM PAGE 80 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. After completing Marine Combat Training, he was transferred to his Military Occupational Specialty School at Fort Sill, Okla., where he would graduate with academic honors from the Field Artillery Cannon Crewman Course. After several deployments, he was promoted to his present grade on Dec. 1, 2011. Throughout his deployments, he has conducted 25 foot patrols to include eight night movements engaging in more than 23 firefights against the enemy. As the point man for his squad, Braniecki was credited with identifying three Improvised Explosive Devices and subsequently saving numerous lives. After returning home in May 2012, he was billeted as both a Howitzer Assistant Section Chief and Howitzer Gunner on three different Howitzer sections. He was selected to represent the Artillery Community for the commissioning of the USS Anchorage while serving as a member of Task Force Denali from April 15 to May 15, 2013. He received a Letter of Appreciation from the Commander of Task Force Denali and the captain of the USS Anchorage. Braniecki continues to serve as a Howitzer Gunner and stands ready to deploy aboard the 31st MEU. Braniecki now lives with his wife, Alyssa, in Oceanside, Calif., and they are expecting their first child in October. •Kelley Chandler, of Berlin, was named to the Dean's List at Villanova University for the spring 2013 semester. Chandler is studying biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. •Taylor Miller, of Berlin, was named to the Dean's List at Stevenson University for the Spring 2013 semester. •Ashley Hrebik, of Berlin, made the Dean's List for spring semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. •Gordon Abercrombie, a recent graduate of Worcester Preparatory School, was named the US Lacrosse Academic All-American for the Eastern Shore of Maryland. “I am so happy that Gordon was selected for this honor. There is only one Academic All-American in boys’ lacrosse selected from our region, which considering all the outstanding players and students on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, makes it an exceptional honor – perfect way for Gordon to complete his career as a Fighting Mallard,” Coach Kevin Gates said. At the close of each school year, US Lacrosse awards All-Academic honors to players from each region, who exhibit exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, and represent high standards of academic achievement in the classroom. The players also should have left their mark beyond the lacrosse field and the classroom by making significant contributions of service to the school and/or community. Abercrombie is the son of Mrs. and Mrs. Mike Abercrombie of Salisbury. He will attend Furman University in the fall. 9923 Stephen Decatur Hwy #4, Teal Marsh Shopping Center 800-826-4228 • 410-213-9330 • www.travelwithoasis.com SANDALS / BEACHES TRAVEL NIGHT & CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Meet Liz just back from Jamaica with all the latest updates. RSVP 410.213.9330