Posted 10:32 pm Sunday, February 19, 2012
Military News, Feb. 19
Special Recognition
Navy Seaman Caleb Stricklin, son of Elizabeth and Doug Stricklin, of Lindale, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., and was awarded the Military Officers Association Award (MOAA) for his exceptional professionalism.
During the eight-week program, Stricklin completed training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, fire fighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis also was placed on physical fitness.
Stricklin and other recruits also received instruction on the Navy's core values -- honor, courage and commitment -- and how to apply them in their military performance and personal conduct.
Men and women train together from their first day in the Navy just as they do aboard ships and at shore commands around the world. To reinforce the team concept, Stricklin and other recruits also were trained in preventing sexual harassment and ensuring equal opportunity.
Stricklin is a 2008 graduate of Lindale High School.
Army
Army Pvt. Alan Medina 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 includes development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
A 2011 graduate of Chapel Hill High School, Medina is the son of Abel and Ruth Medina, of Tyler.
Navy
Navy Seaman Apprentice Jordan L. Vickers and Navy Seaman Shale L. Lemons completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Vickers, a 2011 graduate of Bullard High School, is the daughter of Regina L. and Alive L. Vickers, of Bullard.
Lemons, brother of Daniel L. Wheeler and brother in law of Audra L. Wheeler of Winnsboro, is a 2011 graduate of Winnsboro High School.
