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220 Jewett Blvd, PO Box 218, White Salmon, WA 98672 | 509.493.2112
Seaman completes basic training
Navy Seaman Recruit Matthew W. Leon, son of Susan Gladso of Albert Lea, Minn. and Peter F. Leon, of Bingen, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Leon 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" 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.
Leon is a 1997 graduate of Milford High School of Milford, Mich. He is a 2009 graduate of University of Michigan, Flint, Mich. with a BS degree.
