In Uniform
In Uniform Oct. 9, 2008 Juan Gonzalez, Brandy Hager, Rashawd Jacobs, John Kendrick
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Oct 9, 2008 - 10:02:58 AM

Juan F. Gonzalez
Navy Seaman Recruit Juan F. Gonzalez, a 2004  graduate of East Bay High School, Gibsonton,  recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Gonzalez 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.
Brandy M. Hager
Navy Seaman Brandy M. Hager, a 2003 graduate of Riverview High School, Riverview recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at ­Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL.
During the eight-week program, Hager 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.

Rashawd A. Jacobs
Navy Seaman Recruit Rashawd A. Jacobs, a 2006 graduate of ­River­view High School, Riverview, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL.

John M. Kendrick
Navy Seaman John M. Kendrick, son of Laura E.  Kendrick of ­Riverview and John M. Kendrick of Lithia, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL.
During the eight-week program, Kendrick 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.
 Kendrick is a 2005 graduate of Riverview High School of Riverview.







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