Paxton L. Hinders Navy Seaman Paxton L. Hinders, son of Kerry A. Hinders of Greene, Iowa and Steve L. Hinders, Jr of Greene, Iowa, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Hinders 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. Hinders is a 2011 graduate of North Butler High School of Greene, Iowa.
Ashley J. Markussen Army Spec. Ashley J. Markussen 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.
Markussen is the daughter of Bryan and Sharon Markussen of South Main Street, Clarksville.
She is a 2007 graduate of Clarksville High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in 2011 from the Wartburg College, Waverly.
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