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Air Force Airman Jerell J. James/St. Thomas
July 3, 2014 (Defense Media Activity) — Air Force Airman Jerell J. James graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, 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.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
James earned distinction as an honor graduate.
He is the son of Julia James of St. Thomas.
The airman is a 2012 graduate of Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, St. Thomas.
Navy Seaman Melvina Krigger/St. Croix
July 21, 2014 (Fleet Hometown News Center) — Navy Seaman Melvina Krigger, daughter of Beverly Greenidge, of Christiansted, V.I., graduated from U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Training 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.
Krigger is a 2008 graduate of St. Croix Educational Complex, Kingshill, Virgin Islands.