U.S. Air Force Airman Jared G. Allen of Laurel graduated on May 21 from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, after completing a nine-week program. Airman Allen was an element leader for his flight receiving the Thunderbolt Physical Fitness Award and Expert Marksman Award. Also, Allen’s flight won the BEAST Excellence Award. Airman Allen is now undergoing an intensive training for the next one-and-a-half years for his career in Pararescue.
Jared is the son of Jeff and Jan Allen of Laurel. His grandparents are Preston and Arlene Conaway and Ernie and the late Shirley Allen, all of Laurel.
Airman Allen is a 2004 graduate of Laurel Senior High School.
