Headlines 19 December 2012

Trenton J. Talbott completes Marine Corps training

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Marine Corps Pvt. Trenton J. Talbott, the son of Lynita D. and Thomas L. Talbott of New Vienna, has earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.

For 13 weeks, Talbott stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

Training subjects included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies.

One week prior to graduation, Talbott endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits' minds and bodies. Upon completion, recruits are presented the Marine Corps emblem and called Marines for the first time.

Talbott is a 2012 graduate of East Clinton High School.

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