Wednesday, Jul. 28, 2010

People Notes

Settle completes basic training

Navy Seaman Recruit Sanchez A. Settle, a 2009 graduate of Garner Magnet High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Settle 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.

Pre-Teen contestants

Two girls from Johnston County have been named finalists in the Pre-Teen North Carolina Scholarship and Recognition Program, which will be held July 30-Aug. 1 in Durham. They are Marisa Miller, the daughter of David and Sheila Miller of Smithfield, and Brittany Renee Kennon, the daughter of James and Christy Kennon of Clayton.

Pre-Teen North Carolina is an invitation-only scholarship and recognition event based on academic achievement, awards and honors won, and participation in outside activities.

Army trains Latona

Army Pvt. Vicenzo A. Latona has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

He is the son of Vicenzo and Maria Latona of Boswell Lane, Clayton.

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, the military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

Latona graduated in 2007 from a high school program at Johnston Community College.

Ratcliff completes basic training

Air Force Airman Kevin E. Ratcliff graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Ratcliff is the son of Pamela Smith of Kensett Way, and Clarence Ratcliff of Buckthorne Court, both in Raleigh.

Ratcliff completed an 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's degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Ratcliff is a 2006 graduate of Southeast Raleigh High School.

Rose completes basic training

Air Force Airman Quran Rose graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.

He is the nephew of Veronica Bell of Bainbridge Circle, Garner, and James Ferrell of Natural Pines Place, Zebulon.

Rose completed an 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's degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Rose is a 2009 graduate of Garner Magnet High School.