Navy Seaman Recruit Adam Turner , son of Meredith R. and James D. Hotchkiss of Garden City, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Turner 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.

Turner is a 2005 graduate of Eagle High School of Eagle, Idaho.

In Service

Marine Corps Pfc. John E. Giacinto , son of Valerie K. and Joseph A. Giacinto of Garden City, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C and was promoted to his current rank.

Giacinto successfully completed 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.

Giacinto and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Giacinto spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training.

Giacinto and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps' core values -- honor, courage and commitment, and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.

Giacinto and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team effort, problem solving evolution which culminated with an emotional ceremony in which the recruits were presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and were addressed as "Marines" for the first time since boot camp began.

Giacinto is a 2004 graduate of Chaminade High School of Mineola.