From the Armed Forces
From the armed services
Army Pvt. Sean Thomas Conroe of Sugar Grove has graduated from Basic Combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the son of Karen Barnes of Pembridge Place in Sugar Grove and a 2006 graduate of Aurora Central Catholic High School.
Navy Seaman Apprentice Kimberly A. Bellavia, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes. During the eight-week program, Bellavia completed a variety of training that 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.
She is the daughter of Rhonda J. and Nicholas J. Bellavia of Geneva and is a 2004 graduate of Geneva High School.
Henry G. Kelly has graduated from the Army ROTC, Reserve Officer Training Corps, Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
The 33 days of training provide professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course.
Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army, National Guard, or Reserve.
Kelly is the son of Michael and Martha L. Kelly of Williamsburg Ave., Geneva and
a 2004 graduate of St. Francis High School, Wheaton. The cadet is a student at Iowa State University, Ames.
Army Reserve Pvt. Gregory A. Baker has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
He is the son of Timothy and Nancy Baker of Wildwood Drive, North Aurora and is a 2006 graduate of West Aurora High School, Aurora..
Navy Seaman Recruit David C. Winston, Jr. recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes. During the eight-week program, Winston completed a variety of training that 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.
Winston is the son of Cynthia S. Randle of Batavia, and David C. Winston, Sr of Plainfield and is a 2004 graduate of Plainfield High School of Plainfield.