Military briefs

Five complete training at Great Lakes

Navy Seaman Apprentice Keshawnda J. Morrow, Navy Seaman Apprentice Jemiece A. Adamson, Navy Seaman Kenneth M. Bryant, Navy Seaman Apprentice Daniel P. Galbraith and Navy Seaman Jeffrey B. Tasky recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

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.

Morrow is daughter of Windy Morrow of Calumet City, Ill. and Lloyd G. McCarthy, of Calumet City, Ill.

Morrow is a 2011 graduate of Thornton Fractional North High School of Calumet City, Ill.

Adamson is daughter of Patricia B. Lesure of Bartlett, Tenn. and James A. Adamson, of Merrillville

Adamson is a 2009 graduate of Craigmont High School of Memphis, Tenn.

Bryant is son of Sandra A. and Kenneth M. Bryant of Crown Point.

Bryant is a 2010 graduate of Boone Grove High School.

Galbraith is son of Elaine M. Galbraith of Marshall, Minn. and Paul D. Galbraith, of Lansing, Ill.

Galbraith is a 2008 graduate of Marshall Senior High School of Marshall, Minn.

Tasky is son of Laura L. Tasky of Rensselaer, and Jeffrey R. Tasky, of Stanwood, Wash.

Tasky is a 2011 graduate of Stanwood High School of Stanwood, Wash.

Hernthaisong completes basic training

Army National Guard Pvt. Andrew A. Hernthaisong has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

Hernthaisong is the son of Eileen Hernthaisong of  Lowell.

He is a 2011 graduate of Lowell High School.