Alderman Finishes Training

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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GREAT LAKES, Ill. - Navy Seaman Apprentice Joshua D. Alderman, son of Sherri L. and Merle W. Alderman, Nappanee, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.[[In-content Ad]]During the eight-week program, Alderman 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 also was 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.

Alderman is a 2005 graduate of NorthWood High School, Nappanee.

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GREAT LAKES, Ill. - Navy Seaman Apprentice Joshua D. Alderman, son of Sherri L. and Merle W. Alderman, Nappanee, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.[[In-content Ad]]During the eight-week program, Alderman 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 also was 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.

Alderman is a 2005 graduate of NorthWood High School, Nappanee.
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