From the military

The following men and women recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes.

During the eight-week program, they completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations." This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly "Navy" flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor.

• Navy Seaman Courtney L. Bash, niece of Tia Nesa Ginez of Gurnee. Bash is a 2008 graduate of Battery Creek High School of Beaufort, S. C.

• Navy Seaman Denise N. Duplessis, daughter of Gwen P. and Ernest L. Duplessis of Lindenhurst. Duplessis is a 2005 graduate of Warren Township High School in Gurnee.

• Navy Seaman Kyle C. Wallace, son of Jean M. Dietsch of Park Ridge and Robert L. Wallace of Gurnee. Wallace is a 2006 graduate of Warren Township High School of Gurnee.

• Navy Seaman Joshua D. Shafer, son of Mary D. and Jerry D. Shafer of Island Lake. Shafer is a 2008 graduate of Wauconda High School of Wauconda.

• Navy Seaman Recruit Demetric L. Wade, son of Vonetta E. and Marcellus D. Clay of Zion. Wade is a 2008 graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School in Zion.