Fithen, Cox complete military basic training
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Air Force Airman Andrew B. Fithen graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
He is the son of Ronnie and Kelly Fithen of Romans Road, New Vienna and a 2008 graduate of East Clinton High School.
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Jacob Cox completes basic
• Marine Corps Pvt. Jacob R. Cox, son of Christi J. Braner-Phillips of Hillsboro and Robbie Cox of Leesburg, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
Cox and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Cox 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.
Cox and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values – honor, courage and commitment, and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.
Cox and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem and addressed as “Marines” for the first time in their careers.[[In-content Ad]]
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
He is the son of Ronnie and Kelly Fithen of Romans Road, New Vienna and a 2008 graduate of East Clinton High School.
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Jacob Cox completes basic
• Marine Corps Pvt. Jacob R. Cox, son of Christi J. Braner-Phillips of Hillsboro and Robbie Cox of Leesburg, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
Cox and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Cox 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.
Cox and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values – honor, courage and commitment, and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.
Cox and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem and addressed as “Marines” for the first time in their careers.[[In-content Ad]]