MILITARY BRIEFS

Bermes joins Navy

Navy Seaman Recruit Aaron L. Bermes, son of Joan P. and Allen J. Kozelka of Pensacola, Fla., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Bermes 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" focuses on core beliefs of U.S. naval service.

Bermes is a 2003 graduate of Pine Forest High School of Pensacola, Fla. Myers completes Coast Guard basic

Coast Guard Seaman Bobby R. Myers, son of Dena M. Antonik of Navarre, Fla. and Michael D. Myers of Stewartstown, Pa., recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J.

During the eight-week training program, Myers completed a vigorous training curriculum consisting of academics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military customs and courtesies, seamanship skills, first aid, fire fighting and marksmanship. A major emphasis is also placed on physical fitness, health and wellness.

Myers and other recruits also received instruction on the Coast Guard's core values -- honor, respect and devotion to duty -- and how to apply them in their military performance and personal conduct. Myers will join 36, 000 other men and women who comprise Coast Guard's force.

Men and women train together from the first day in the Coast Guard just as they do aboard ships and shore units throughout the world. To reinforce the team concept, Myers, and other recruits were trained in preventing sexual harassment, drug and alcohol awareness, civil rights training, and the basics of the work-life balance, as well as total quality management.

Myers is a 2004 graduate of Kennard-Dale High School of Fawn Grove, Pa.

Ralston reports to Okinawa

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shauna M. Ralston, whose husband, Brett, is the son of Laura K. and Douglas Mehle of Gulf Breeze, Fla., recently reported for duty with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron One, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan.