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Air Force Airman Arthur Vigil graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, 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.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Joseph and Kathy Vigil of S. Pacific, Las Vegas.

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How could the Holocaust have happened?  Why did it happen? Is there a possibility it could happen again?

And in Challenging Our Inhumanity, can we prevent Holocausts and Genocide from happening to any group of human beings?

In remembering the now-silent voices, the Las Vegas Jewish Community invites the public to join the first interfaith dialogue on the Holocaust or Shoah, the Hebrew word.

By Margaret McKinney
Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University presents acclaimed stand-up comedian Gary Owen at 7 p.m. on April 15 in the university’s Ilfeld Auditorium, 900 University Ave.

The Highlands University Office of Campus life is sponsoring Owen’s performance.

Campus Life Director Margaret Gonzales said Owen performed on campus during Homecoming 2010 and was very popular, adding that Owen’s comedy contains adult language and is not suitable for young children.